Lumi Athena

Lumi Athena
Born
Marco Antonio Speck Gurrola

(2006-01-10) January 10, 2006[1]
Musical career
OriginUnited States
Genres
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2022 (2022)–present
Labels25/7 Records

Marco Antonio Speck Gurrola[1] (born January 10, 2006), known professionally as Lumi Athena, is an American-Mexican singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Lumi began releasing music in 2022. His music became popular on TikTok and SoundCloud in 2023,[2] and his songs "Smoke It Off", "Let Me See Ya Move," and "Icewhore" all reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and the former of all was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[3] He is the pioneer and founder of Krushclub[4][5][6] and is currently signed to 25/7 Records.[7]

Career

2022–present: "Smoke It Off, Let Me See Ya Move & ICEWHORE"

"Smoke It Off!",[8] Lumi Athena's debut single, was released on November 21, 2022, through 25/7 Records. and stayed on the billboard charts alongside "Let Me See Ya Move" for 18–23 weeks straight.[9] On February 20, 2024, it received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[3]

Lumi Athena's breakthrough single, "Let Me See Ya Move!"[8] with Cade Clair,[10] appeared on the billboard charts. Released in July through 25/7 Records, the song has over 1.7 million U.S. streams and debuted at No. 26 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs.[10][11] During the week of November 3, 2023, 2 months later, the position of the song went to No.29.[12]

"Icewhore" became viral on TikTok and Reels sounds due to its usage in Mewing and Looksmaxxing meme videos in 2023 and 2024.[13] In the videos, the creators place a finger to their mouth, then point to their jawline to imitate mewing at viewers.[13]

Discography

Albums

List of Albums, with selected details
Title EP details
Egoista: Love Yourself!
  • Released: December 28, 2022
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
SMOKE IT OFF (Single Pack)
  • Released: July 31, 2023
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
EXTRAPHORIC
  • Released: November 29, 2023
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
CHRONOS: XIX 0024
  • Released: August 9, 2024
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Charted songs

List of singles as lead artist, with title, year released, album, and chart positions shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Dance

[14]
"Let Me See Ya Move!"
(with Cade Clair)
2023 28 Non-album singles
"Smoke It Off!"
(with Jnhygs)
12
  • RIAA: Platinum[3]
"Icewhore!" 29
"ON DAT BXTCH!"
(with Masonn Deforest)
"—" denotes a single that did not chart.

References

  1. ^ a b c Gurrola, Marco. "Lumi Athena - Apple Music". Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  2. ^ "The top artists and songs on SoundCloud 2023". RouteNote Blog. December 6, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "American certifications – Lumi Athena". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  4. ^ Haven, Simon (February 12, 2025). "Krushclub: The Mysterious Microgenre That Dominated TikTok in 2024". EDMProd. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  5. ^ "THE FACE's guide to the American rap underground". The Face. April 30, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  6. ^ Bonilla, Alana (February 26, 2024). "Charli XCX, ElyOtto & Odetari: What's all the hype about Hyperpop?". Hypebot. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Koerner, Brendan I. "Watch This Guy Work, and You'll Finally Understand the TikTok Era". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Church, Eli. "Introduction to Hyperpop". The Hawk Eye. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  9. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. March 3, 2024. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Zellner, Xander (September 27, 2023). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Meghan Patrick, Nation of Language, Tish Melton & More". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  11. ^ Cusson, Michael (September 30, 2023). "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  12. ^ Cusson, Michael (November 3, 2023). "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Wei, Lim How (January 11, 2024). "Bye Bye Mewing TikTok Song". Followchain. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  14. ^ Peaks on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart: