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Don't Get Too Close
''Don't Get Too Close'' is the third studio album by American record producer Skrillex. It was released on February 18, 2023, through Owsla and Atlantic Records. It was released the day after his 2023 album ''Quest for Fire'', with both records being announced and promoted simultaneously. It was preceded by the singles "Way Back" (with PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd), "Real Spring" (with Bladee), and "Don't Get Too Close" (with Bibi Bourelly). Skrillex is also separately credited as "Sonny Moore" on the title track, and is featured as a vocalist for the first time since 2015's ''Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü''. Promotion and release Skrillex teased the album on social media alongside ''Quest for Fire'' on January 1, 2023, with a message hinting at the names of the two albums, and their release later that year. A snippet of samples from both albums was uploaded, alongside an animation featuring the two "ill" logos that he uses for each album. The title and album artwor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skrillex
Sonny John Moore (born January 15, 1988), known professionally as Skrillex, is an American DJ and music producer. Growing up in Northeast Los Angeles and Northern California, he joined the post-hardcore band From First to Last as the lead singer in 2004, and recorded two studio albums with the band (''Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount'' [2004] and ''Heroine (From First to Last album), Heroine'' [2006]) before leaving to pursue a solo career in 2007. He began his first tour as a solo artist in late 2007. After recruiting a new band lineup, Moore joined the Alternative Press Tour to support bands such as All Time Low and the Rocket Summer, and appeared on the cover of ''Alternative Press (music magazine), Alternative Press''' annual "100 Bands You Need to Know" issue. After releasing the ''Gypsyhook'' Extended play, EP in 2009, Moore was scheduled to record his debut studio album, ''Bells'', with producer Noah Shain. He ceased production of the album, however, and began p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Complex (magazine)
Complex Networks is an American media and entertainment company for youth culture, based in New York City. It was founded as a bi-monthly magazine, ''Complex'', by fashion designer Marc (Ecko) Milecofsky. Complex Networks reports on popular and emerging trends in style, sneakers, food, music, sports and pop culture. Complex Networks reached over 90 million unique users per month in 2013 across its owned and operated and partner sites, socials and YouTube channels. The print magazine ceased publication with the December 2016/January 2017 issue. Complex currently has 4.55 million subscribers and 1.3 billion total views on YouTube. As of 2019, the company's yearly revenue was estimated to be US$200 million, 15% of which came from commerce. Complex Networks has been named by ''Business Insider'' as one of the Most Valuable Startups in New York, and Most Valuable Private Companies in the World. Complex Networks CEO Rich Antoniello was named among the Silicon Alley 100. In 2012, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yung Lean
Yung may refer to: * Yung (surname), Chinese surname * Yung Joc, (born Jasiel Robinson in 1983), an American rapper * Yung Wun, (born James Carlton Anderson in 1982), an American rapper * Yung Berg, (born Christian Ward in 1985), an American rapper * Yung L.A., (born Leland Austin), an American rapper * Yung, (born 1988), band member of Cali Swag District * Yung Lean (born Jonatan Leandoer Håstad), a Swedish rapper * Yung Gravy, (born Matthew Raymond Hauri in 1996), an American rapper See also * Yong (other) * Young (other) Young may refer to: * Offspring, the product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents * Youth, the time of life when one is young, often meaning the time between childhood and adulthood Music * The Young, an American ro ... * Jung (other) {{disambig, given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Lake
Chris Lake (born 8 August 1982) is a British electronic music producer and DJ. He rose to fame in 2006 with his hit single, "Changes", featuring Laura V. Musical career Lake first became recognized for his bootleg remixes of the Prodigy's "Climbatize", Leftfield's "Phat Planet", and Eurythmics' " Sweet Dreams", which he did under the alias Cristophe D'Abuc in 2002. By 2006, "Changes", featuring Laura V, reached the UK Singles Chart peaking at number 27. The track was licensed by Universal Music for a full worldwide release where it then reached number 10 on ''Billboard'''s Hot Dance Airplay chart. His 2007 single, "Carry Me Away" (featuring Emma Hewitt), topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Airplay Chart. In 2012, Lake received his first Grammy nomination for collaborating with deadmau5 on the album ''4x4=12''. He scored his third consecutive top ten hit on the US dance chart with "Only One". "If You Knew" featuring Nastala, became his 4th consecutive top 10 single on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitmaka
Christian J. Ward (born September 9, 1985), professionally known as Hitmaka, is an American record producer and former rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Ward began his career as a rapper under the name Yung Berg, having released his debut album ''Look What You Made Me'' in 2007. In his later career, he has become better known as a high-profile record producer and executive in the music industry. In 2020, he was appointed as the vice president of A&R at Atlantic Records. Initially signed to DMX's Bloodline Records as Iceberg, he ultimately signed to Epic Records. Ward's major-label debut single was "Sexy Lady (Yung Berg song), Sexy Lady", and was released in April 2007, and became the lead single for his debut studio album ''Look What You Made Me'' (2008). As a recording artist he’s known for the singles "Sexy Lady", "Sexy Can I" (with Ray J) and "The Business (Yung Berg song), The Business". Career 2001–2005: Career beginnings In 2001, Ward signed to rapper DMX (rapper), DMX's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beam (rapper)
Tyshane Thompson (born 1995), professionally known as Beam (an acronym An acronym is a word or name formed from the initial components of a longer name or phrase. Acronyms are usually formed from the initial letters of words, as in ''NATO'' (''North Atlantic Treaty Organization''), but sometimes use syllables, as ... for Be Everything And More; stylised in all caps; formerly as Tyshane and Elite), is a Jamaican-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is the son of dancehall and gospel reggae singer Papa San. He was one-half of the production duo 808&Elite. Beam released his debut studio album, ''Alien (Beam album), Alien'', on 4 February 2022. It includes collaborations with Justin Bieber, Jorja Smith, and his father, among others. Career According to Thompson's father, he started producing at age ten. He formed the now-disbanded production duo 808&Elite with Matt Massaro. He first received notice when he produced for Andy Mineo on the tracks "Young", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny L Harle
Daniel Jack Eisner Harle is a British music producer and composer who records under the alias Danny L Harle. He was formerly signed to the London-based PC Music label and is a member of Dux Content with A. G. Cook. He has produced, composed, and remixed music for a number of artists; most prominently, he executive produced Caroline Polachek's 2019 album '' Pang''. He released his debut album '' Harlecore'' (2021) through the label Mad Decent, featuring collaborations with Polachek, Hudson Mohawke, and Lil Data. Early life Harle is the son of saxophonist John Harle. He played the cello as a child but did not have a strong interest in music until age 12, when Harle learned bass guitar after discovering bands like Slipknot and Madness. He later joined the Royal Academy of Music's junior jazz group. In 2006, John Harle recorded Daniel's song "Caesar Hath Wept" with the Duke Quartet. Harle went to Goldsmiths, University of London to study classical music. He began recording campy e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corbin (musician)
Corbin Beckner Smidzik (born February 20, 1998), better known as Corbin (previously known as Spooky Black and Lil Spook) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was a member of the hip hop/ R&B collective Thestand4rd. Career Smidzik gained popularity on the internet through a series of solo releases on the website SoundCloud. His first release ''Forest'' was put out in late 2013 and exhibited a hip hop sound with Smidzik rapping on every song, in contrast to his later and more recognized R&B-stylized singing. By 2014, Smidzik was gaining mass exposure with the help of SoundCloud and YouTube. The video for the song "Without You", from the mixtape ''Black Silk'' (released in February 2014), went viral, attaining more than a million views on video-sharing websites YouTube and WorldStarHipHop. ''Noisey'' declared the video an "instant classic" and published an article titled "Is Spooky Black Going to Take Over the R&B Game?", while ''Consequence of Sound'' and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Einziger
Michael Aaron Einziger (born June 21, 1976) is an American musician, songwriter and producer. He is best known for being co-founder and guitarist of the rock band Incubus, and has also co-written, produced and collaborated with a wide array of artists including Pharrell Williams, Hans Zimmer, Skrillex, Tyler the Creator, Avicii, Damian Marley, Jason Schwartzman (Coconut Records) and Steve Martin among many others. Incubus has sold over 23 Million albums worldwide, and in 2013, Einziger co-wrote the hit song " Wake Me Up", alongside Avicii and Aloe Blacc. As an entrepreneur, Einziger is the co-founder and co-chairman of the wireless technology platform MIXhalo, and also the co-founder and CEO of the biotechnology startup Versicolor Technologies. Einziger received his education at Harvard University. Career Incubus Einziger co-founded Incubus with Calabasas High School classmates Brandon Boyd, Jose Pasillas II, and Alex Katunich in 1991. Incubus has sold over 23 million album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Raps
Robert John Richardson (born December 22, 1992), better known by his stage name Bobby Raps, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has been a member of Thestand4rd, Audio Perm, and Dequexatron X000. Early life Bobby Raps was born Robert John Richardson on December 22, 1992 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. While in high school, he started rapping and producing beats. He graduated from Saint Paul Central High School. Career In 2011, Bobby Raps released his debut mixtape, ''Gimme Daps''. In 2015, he released a collaborative EP with Corbin, titled ''Couch Potato''. Entirely produced by Bobby Raps, it features a guest appearance from Izell Pyramid. ''City Pages'' described it as "a thoroughly haunting dose of ethereal hip-hop that sounds like if James Blake cut a record with Earl Sweatshirt." The opening song of the EP, titled "Welcome to the Hell Zone", was included on ''Complex''s "Best Songs of the Week" list. The duo's live performances have received favorab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Keef
Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. His music first became popular during his teen years in the early 2010s among high school students from Chicago's South Side. In 2012, his popular local single "I Don't Like" was remixed by American rapper Kanye West and reached the ''Billboard'' Rap Top 20, further raising Cozart's profile. A bidding war between major labels resulted in Keef signing with Interscope. His debut album ''Finally Rich'' was released in December 2012, and featured the singles "I Don't Like" and "Love Sosa", which would popularize the Chicago rap subgenre drill. Chief Keef has faced ongoing legal issues during his career, including weapons possession charges, house arrest sentences, and a performance ban imposed by Chicago authorities. Though he was dropped from Interscope in late 2014 and later signed to 1017 Records, he continued self-releasing p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J-pop
J-pop ( ja, ジェイポップ, ''jeipoppu''; often stylized as J-POP; an abbreviated form of "Japanese popular music"), natively also known simply as , is the name for a form of popular music that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s. Modern J-pop has its roots in traditional music of Japan, and significantly in 1960s pop and rock music. J-pop replaced ''kayōkyoku'' ("Lyric Singing Music", a term for Japanese popular music from the 1920s to the 1980s) in the Japanese music scene. J-rock bands such as Happy End fused the Beatles and Beach Boys-style rock with Japanese music in the 1960s1970s. J-country had popularity during the international popularity of Westerns in the 1960s1970s as well, and it still has appeal due to the work of musicians like Charlie Nagatani and venues including Little Texas, Tokyo. J-rap became mainstream with producer Nujabes and his work on ''Samurai Champloo'', Japanese pop culture is often seen with anime in hip hop. Other trends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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