KX5 is the debut self-titled album by KX5, the collaborative project of Deadmau5 and Kaskade. Deadmau5 and Kaskade have previously collaborated several times since 2008, with previous songs including "I Remember", "Move for Me", and "Beneath with Me". March 2022, the pair released their debut single under the name KX5, "Escape" featuring Hayla. Deadmau5 told Dancing Astronaut that the song is a "throwback to that kind of minimalistic approach, to that melodic sing-songy house". The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart.