Barnacle boi

Ian Oliver, known professionally as barnacle boi, was born on December 23, 1992, in North Carolina. He began making experimental beats in 2008 and transitioned to trap and hip-hop before moving into heavier EDM subgenres under the project name Sightlow. In 2015, barnacle boi made his official debut with the single "Memories" featuring Madi Larson. His first EP, 777, was released in February 2019 and received critical acclaim, landing him at number 5 on Trap Nation's Top 5 List for Diplo's Revolution Radio. Later that year, he released his debut full-length album, 2020. barnacle boi has performed at notable venues in North Carolina, such as The Fillmore in Charlotte and the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, and opened for artists like Rich Brian and Hippie Sabotage.