2hollis Is Not From Here
The rising superstar on manifesting the dark universe of ‘Elden Ring’ and the mayhem of Korean moshpits in conversation with Nate Sib for GREATEST 10.
In the ever-shifting landscape of underground music, few artists have carved out a lane as distinctive as 2hollis. With his otherworldly visual aesthetic and genre-blurring sound, Hollis isn’t just making music, he’s building a universe.
Born Hollis Frazier Herndon in mid-city Chicago, his journey began with a birthday present that quietly changed everything: Ableton Live. At just 11 years old, he began exploring the music production software, teaching himself through Reddit threads, Discord servers and YouTube tutorials. What started as curiosity quickly evolved into a powerful talent for producing songs that are as emotionally immersive as they are sonically intense.
At the heart of the 2hollis persona is a deep love for fantasy, a theme that permeates not just his lyrics but the entire mythos he’s constructed around his music. He often refers to this as his “lore,” a sprawling narrative that informs every song released and every outfit worn. His songs aren’t just tracks, they’re episodes in a larger story, and his fans are not just listeners but active participants in an unfolding saga. This commitment to immersive worldbuilding has earned him a fiercely loyal, almost cult-like following that spans well beyond the usual streaming metrics.
I love our real fans so much. After every single show—meeting everyone, signing, talking—that’s the highlight of my night.
2hollis
I’ll put on an outfit and think, ‘Man, this is like 'Elden Ring.’ I think I just like the idea of being a mythical, fantastical kind of character.
2hollis