Artists and genres David Kushner directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Alexander Warren Hughes is an American singer, songwriter, and YouTuber. He was a founding member of the collaborative TikTok group the Hype House from 2019 to 2022. He began independently releasing music in 2021 before signing with Atlantic Records the following year. His 2024 single "Burning Down" from his debut album, You'll Be Alright, Kid (2024), was his first song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His 2025 single "Ordinary" topped the Billboard Hot 100 and numerous other charts, including in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, for several weeks. He was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2026.
