latest release + jinxd
PROJECT BRIEF:
Project Brief — Dark Desire* (Double Album Release)
From the mind of Gabe Carmona, 88k Media’s Founder, Producer, Composer, and Head Audio Engineer, Dark Desire is a lofi vibe that blurs the boundaries between raw emotion, sensuality, the explored and unexplored parts of passion, and hypnotic soundscapes, immersing listeners in a world where vulnerability meets defiance.
Each track combines haunting melodies, ethereal textures, and cinematic bass lines to create an experience that’s both intimate and powerful. To remain close to the delivery process, maestro Gabe wrote each track musically and lyrically. This collection marks the next evolution of Dark Pop—moody, melodic, and unapologetically mesmerizing. Every song tells a story of love, loss, moments in the dark, and awakening, leaving echoes that stay with you long after the music stops.
Featured Artists include Cloud 88’s artists JINXD, M.I.N.D., AVERY, AVA & other artists specifically chosen for this project.
JINXD - The Debut release
Jinxd has signed with Cloud Lofi 88 and 88k Media for a dual drop!
Debut Album:“torture // love” - Released 2/11/26
Music produced by: Gabe “88k” Carmona
Lyrics by: Jinxd & Gabe “88k” Carmona
Preview the Album below!
“TORTURE // LOVE” – The Debut Album by Cloud Lofi88’s Rising Star, “Jinxd”
Streaming now on all major platforms, Jinxd marks a stunning debut from Cloud Lofi88’s breakthrough artist, blending soulful melodies with lush, hiphop/pop soundscapes. Every track is an emotional chapter; a journey through love, loss, beauty, and hope; all wrapped in the warm haze of lofi textures and smooth, hypnotic rhythms.
Produced by Gabe “88k” Carmona, the album moves effortlessly between moody piano loops, soulful basslines, and ambient drum patterns that feel both nostalgic and new. Jinxd’s voice floats through this sonic world like a heartbeat, raw, tender, and utterly magnetic.
Songs celebrating new love radiate a sense of sunrise optimism, while tracks exploring the beauty in chaos invite listeners to find stillness within emotional storms. There’s poetry in every verse and movement in every beat — from the intimate to the euphoric, Jinxd captures the full spectrum of human emotion.
Featuring collaborations with a range of talented artists, including lofi arists such as M.I.N.D., the album feels like a shared universe and a collective reflection on connection and vulnerability. Each feature adds a new shade to Jinxd’s vocal palette, building an atmosphere that’s introspective yet universally relatable.
With its blend of warm analog tones, soulful lyricism, and emotive production, Jinxd doesn’t just introduce an artist, it invites audiences into a sound that heals, drifts, and inspires.
Stream TORTURE // LOVE now and experience the sound of love, hope, and lofi beauty in motion. Listen on Spotify | Listen on AppleMusic
Latest Releases from our Cloud Lofi 88 Artists
For more production projects & new music drops -
Album: shades of blue
MusicProduced by: Gabe “88k” Carmona
Studio: Westlake Studios, (CA), The G Suite (TN, OK)
Artists: Various
Release Date: 12.1.25
Label: Cloud Lofi (88k Media) - talks continue with Warner Chappell, The Jazz Hop Café, Chill Moon - or maybe we keep it indie.
In November 2025, Gabe tracked with the iconic Westlake Studios in Santa Monica, CA, crafting a landmark Lofi project that invites listeners into a deeply emotional world of sound. Each production is designed as a heartfelt lo-fi story, blending warm textures, subtle melodies, and heartfelt progressions that speak directly to the heart and linger long after the last note fades.
“This album brings together lofi artists from Cali to Jersey, capturing a wide variety of moods and moments in every track that Gabe brings to life. From late-night introspection to hopeful sunrise vibes, Gabe’s sessions at Westlake will channel the energy of a classic studio into a fresh, modern lofi experience that rewards repeat listening.”
Huge shout-out to Cloud Lofi 88’s own Jinxd, M.I.N.D., CNR, MK4, Nebbz, Tyrx, Apollo, and others who helped shape this masterful album for Cloud Lofi 88, bringing their unique emotions and tones into a cohesive, soul-stirring body of work.
Stream all 16 tracks produced by 88k Gabe (courtesy of Cloud Lofi 88 + 88k Media)
The roster
Jinxd
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Born Jason Sweeney, “Jinxd”, raised in Southern California, is a vocalist whose delivery burns with character, raw, soulful, and unapologetically distinct. With family roots tracing back to Ireland, his voice carries the emotional grit of his heritage while channeling the experiences of his life. Recently signed to Cloud Lofi 88, a division of 88k Media, Jinxd is quickly emerging as one of the most promising new talents in the modern lofi, ambient lofi, and indie scenes.
Known for his edgy, yet fiery vocal tonality, and a delivery that cuts through genres, Jinxd doesn’t just sing…he commands attention.
Jinxd’s partnership with Cloud Lofi 88’s founder and lead producer, Gabe “88k” Carmona, has proven to be powerful, thought-provoking, and magnetic. Their first collaboration, “torture,” featured on the critically praised “shades of blue” album released in December of 2025, and recorded at Westlake Studios. This album and their collaboration truly set the tone for what would become a creative powerhouse. Since then, the duo has crafted more than 10 tracks together, each pushing new boundaries between lo‑fi, soul-impacting, and ambient lo-fi textures.
Now officially part of the Cloud Lofi 88 roster, Jinxd’s future isn’t just promising…it’s inevitable. With his emotional vocals and Gabe’s multi‑genre production mastery, the two are redefining what modern emotional music can sound like.
What’s next for Jinxd? Stay tuned…
M.I.N.D.
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M.I.N.D. (Music In Neural Dimensions), Born Marcus Gonzales, is a singer, writer, and MC whose sound bridges introspection and rhythm, where melody meets meditation. As the newest artist to join the Cloud Lofi 88 family under the wing of visionary producer Gabe Carmona, M.I.N.D. represents the next pulse in the evolution of soulful lo-fi and experimental hip-hop.
Rooted in honest lyricism and textured production, M.I.N.D.’s artistry lives in the spaces between reflection and reality. His music explores emotion as energy; each verse and harmony a conversation between thought and feeling. With a background spanning storytelling, wordplay, and ambient sound design, M.I.N.D. crafts experiences meant to resonate more deeply than sound.
As he steps into the Cloud Lofi 88 collective, M.I.N.D. brings a voice built for connection and contemplation; a blend of lo-fi chill, neural groove, and raw narrative. Guided by Gabe’s creative lead, M.I.N.D. is poised to push boundaries and redefine what mindful music can be.
The journey of Music In Neural Dimensions has just begun, and it’s a frequency worth tuning into.
Nebbz
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Nebbz!, born Nigel Pearce, is an artist who turns uncertainty into art. As a producer, writer, and vocalist within the Cloud Lofi 88 collective, his sound lives in the quiet spaces between emotion and expression where the unsaid becomes melody and the unresolved finds rhythm.
First introduced to listeners through his haunting collaboration with 88k Gabe on the “Shades of Blue “album, Nebbz made waves with the track “Silently.” The song’s restrained pulse and raw vulnerability captured a universal ache, and the quiet torture of not knowing where love stands, or whether it ever truly did.
As part of Cloud Lofi 88, Nebbz is defining a sound both delicate and daring, proving that even silence can speak volumes.
VOId
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VOiD: the creative persona of Amari “Shine” Davis, brings a wave of soul to the evolving landscape of Cloud Lofi 88. Blurring the edges between R&B, lo-fi, and ambient soundscapes, VOiD’s vocals feel ike emotion in motion, warm, unguarded, and deeply human.
With a vocal tone that drips with sincerity and texture, VOiD bridges the intimacy of classic soul with the mood-driven pulse of modern lo-fi. Every note he delivers carries a quiet weight, an ache, a reflection, a release. Within his layered harmonies and minimalist grooves, listeners find both comfort and confrontation.
Under the Cloud Lofi 88 banner, VOiD stands as the voice of feeling itself — a storyteller at the intersection of vulnerability and vibe. His sound doesn’t just fill space; it transforms it, creating worlds where heartbreak heals, and introspection shines.
Amari “Shine” Davis isn’t chasing the spotlight; he’s illuminating the shadows.
big mike
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Michael “Big Mike” Carmona
Born and raised in San Jose, CA, Michael was no stranger to music and the nightlife. Growing up as a 4th generation musician in the Carmona Music Legacy era, he watched his Father and Uncles play gigs across the Bay Area wondering when his time will come. After some failed attempts with the trumpet and flute, Michael later found his two instruments; the microphone and the turntables.
Michael launched his musical career from the ground up, from sitting through rehearsals, assisting with audio set-up, hitting the cowbell on tracks, to driving from city to city being a Family Roadie. This was all part of his recipe for success as it helped Michael thrive in his first gig as a Street Crew Team Member for radio stations in the Central Valley; Hot 104.7fm KHTN and KUBB Country 96.3fm.
After several months of putting in some work on the Street Team, Michael got his shot to go ON AIR Personality, and “Big Mike” was created that day and Michael never looked back.
Big Mike laced the airwaves during his prime time shows that included New Years Eve Top 100 Countdown, Love Jams Show, and Country Backyard Boogie. After years of being on the air, Michael wanted more so he self-taught himself how to spin on the 1’s and 2’s, practicing any chance he can get assisting the DJ’s in the clubs.
Not long after, the clubs started hiring Big Mike to not only Host, but also to DJ for the night as well. Promoters, Club Owners, and Radio Stations were asking for “Big Mike”, from California, Hawaii, and to Arizona; soon Las Vegas, NV.
The radio waves were his calling and quickly his name spread around the valley. Big Mike was becoming a household name, and he was picking up gigs quicker than other full-time DJ’s. He was hired to do shows, concerts, voice over commercials, and soon; gigs out of state. Big Mike also created Party Crasher Entertainment and had a Team of DJ’s on his Team and would give the crowd what they wanted; a good time!
With the help of his Father, Mike “Tejano Mike” Carmona, and brother, Gabe “Mr. 88k / Braddah Gabe” Carmona, Michael “Big Mike” Carmona was able to continue his musical experience and collaborate with other Artists in other genres, hopping on a track to spice it up on “Lo Onda Tejana” remix, and creating Party Crashers Radio podcast.
Most recently, Michael “Big Mike” Carmona wrote and vocal engineered the track “Walls” with the help of Gabe “Mr. 88k” Carmona and Jinxd. Together, releasing 2 powerful versions that are soon to be lo-fi classics.
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CNR
vocalist. writer.
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Tyrx
vocalist.
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Apollo
vocalist. writer.
Be sure to check out “Walls” — both singles streaming now!
Jinxd has signed with Cloud Lofi 88 and 88k Media for a dual drop!
Project: Single Release - “Walls”
Remix Release - “Walls” Big Mike Remix
Music produced by: Gabe “88k” Carmona
Lyrics by: Mike “Big Mike” Carmona
Vocals by: Jinxd
"More" featuring Cloud Lofi 88 recording artist, M.I.N.D., is a soulful journey through smooth vocals, atmospheric textures, and dreamy lo-fi vibes.
This track elevates the R&B and Lofi fusion to a new level, blending lush melodies with heartfelt emotion.
Recently signed to Cloud Lofi 88, M.I.N.D. delivers a captivating performance that perfectly pairs with the signature touch of producer, Gabe "88k" Carmona, the creative force behind 88k Media.
Gabe's refined production style and soulful layering create a sonic space that feels both intimate and timeless.
“More”- The Single
Who is cloud Lofi ?
Cloud Lofi is the chill-leaning division of 88k Media, built on the same collective spirit that has driven hip-hop and beat culture for decades.
Head producer, Gabe “88k” Carmona, launched this division of our label, 88k Media, as the new home for fellow Lofi producers and creators who live on both the melodic and rhythmic sides of the craft.
It exists as a home for creatives who have a deep passion for this art, the creative process, where warm emotive soundscapes and tight kits/drums come to play.
Vision / mission
Focused on lo-fi hip-hop, chill beats, and boom bap-inspired instrumentals that feel honest, nostalgic, and human.
Aims to spotlight underground and emerging beatmakers and artists whose work often lives outside the mainstream but deserves a global audience.
Functions as a community-driven hub under 88k Media, connecting artists, curators, and listeners around thoughtful, slow-burning releases rather than trends.
What we look for
Producers with a strong sense of vibe: dusty drums, mellow keys, textured samples, and subtle storytelling through instrumentals.
Producers, writers, creators, and lyricists who respect the art; the art of music and the very craft that fuels Lofi.
Artists rooted in the underground who value collaboration, creative freedom, and long-term growth over “quick virality”.
Projects that fit late-night, study, and introspective listening spaces while still honoring hip-hop’s rhythmic backbone.
Core genres
Lofi, Ambient Lofi, Chill, Study, Dark Pop
Instrumental Hip Hop
Boom Bap & more
"Love suffers long and is kind. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things."
A Deeper Look + cloud Lofi
As we continue to partner with record labels and production companies, 88k Media established a purely organic & creative division, Cloud Lofi 88. This division of 88k Media was crafted by visionary music producer and audio engineer, Gabe “88k” Carmona. Rooted deeply in the culture of relaxed rhythms and soulful soundscapes, Cloud Lofi captures the honest emotion and introspective vibe that defines today’s lo-fi scene.
Our label is a creative home for artists who blend dreamy instrumentals with heartfelt storytelling, much like contemporary trailblazers such as Artemas, Powfu, Snøw, Casiio, Idealism, and similar genre-defining voices.
At Cloud Lofi 88, music is more than background…it’s a lifestyle that embraces imperfection, growth, and emotional complexity. Our production studio fosters a tight-knit community focused on genuine artistry, where every release feels like a quiet conversation between the artist and listener. With expertly crafted production nestled in warm textures and subtle beats, Cloud Lofi delivers immersive experiences that resonate with fans seeking depth and authenticity in their chill, study & escape music.
As part of the innovative 88k Media family, powered by lead producer 88k Gabe, Cloud Lofi combines top-tier production expertise with a commitment to artist development, ensuring each project not only sounds smooth but also carries a meaningful narrative. We represent modern, mellow vibes and are not afraid to share our raw, emotional truth.
Thank you for reading this far…and if you have, you’re a real one. Now let’s create. - Gabe
Stay tuned for upcoming projects & Releases
Gabe is currently in the studio with various artists!