Christian Smith (born March 2, 1997), known professionally as Crankdat, is an American DJ and electronic dance music producer.

Early life

Smith grew up desiring to be an athlete, but ultimately turned down a full-ride track-and-field scholarship to

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to pursue music, producing energetic and melodically vibrant electronic dance music as Crankdat. Smith began making music while still in high school.

Career

Smith originally gained recognition for remixing other artists' tracks, including

Fetty Wap Willie Junior Maxwell II (born June 7, 1991), better known by his stage names Fetty Wap or Harlem Fetty, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence after his debut single "Trap Queen" reached number two on the U.S. ''B ...

's breakout single, "

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." Eventually these remixes racked up millions of plays and Smith, barely out of his teens, was getting attention from bigger names in electronic dance music such as

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and

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. Crankdat released original tracks as he toured, including the

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collaboration "I Hold Still" as well as the triumphant "Dollars", both in 2017. In 2019, Crankdat embarked on his ambitious, "Gearworld", tour.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

2016 * "Game Over" (with

Lookas Lucas Rego, known by his stage name Lookas, is an American music producer and DJ. He is best known for his contribution to Flo Rida's charted single, " G.D.F.R.". Career Rego began his music career as a teenager, when he chose music over colle ...

) oko Records* "Stoopid Rich" (with Havok Roth featuring Titus) rednbutter 2017 * "I Hold Still" (with

featuring

Slushii Julian Michael Scanlan (born May 1, 1997), known professionally as Slushii, is an American musician, DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer based in Los Angeles. He is best known for working with various artists managed by Moe Shalizi, such a ...

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Kneel Before Me "Kneel Before Me" is a song by American DJs Slander and Crankdat, featuring the British rock band Asking Alexandria. It was released on August 9, 2018 by Monstercat and Sumerian Records and was included a week later on the compilation album ''Mons ...

" (with

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featuring

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) onstercat / Sumerian Records* "Wobble" (with Tisoki) onstercat 2019 * "Welcome to the Jungle" (featuring Sara Skinner) elcome Records* "Monster" (featuring

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) elcome Records* "Do You Mind" (featuring Shybeast) elcome Records* "Next Life" (with

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featuring

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Ace Aura Eric Joshua Seall (born September 10, 1998), known professionally as Ace Aura, is an American DJ, music producer and remixer from McKinney, Texas. He is known as a pioneer of the melodic riddim subgenre, which is characterized by the minimalist ...

) onstercat*"The Same" (featuring Neverwaves) elcome Records*"Weight of the World" ubsidia*"Lasers" (with Ruvlo) isciple 2022 * "Ding Dong" onstercat * "Power Stone" onstercat 2023 * "Move Back" (featuring

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) onstercat

Remixes

2015 *

— "

" (Crankdat Remix) 2016 *

Eptic Michaël Bella (born 9 April 1993), known by his stage name Eptic, is a Belgian DJ and producer. He is most known for his extended play ''Overlord'', which peaked at 22 on '' Billboard''s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Eptic began his career ...

— "The End" ( Carnage and Breaux Remix) (Crankdat VIP) *

Elephante Tim Wu (born November 10, 1989), better known by his stage name Elephante, is an American musician, DJ and music producer based in Los Angeles. Early life Wu was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His parents were born in Taipei, Taiwan and moved to ...

(featuring Trouze and Damon Sharpe) — "Age Of Innocence" (Crankdat Remix) *

Wiwek Wiwek Mahabali, better known mononymously as Wiwek, is a Dutch DJ and music producer based in Utrecht, Netherlands. Early life Wiwek was born in the Netherlands and is of Indian descent. His father is an Indian musician and singer. His stage na ...

and Skrillex — "Killa" (Crankdat VIP) *

Lost Kings Lost Kings are an American DJ duo consisting of Robert Abisi and Nick Shanholtz, based in Los Angeles. The duo gained popularity beginning in 2014 through their official remixes for artists such as Imagine Dragons, Krewella, Halsey, Vance Joy, ...

(featuring

Katelyn Tarver Katelyn Tarver (born November 2, 1989) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She has independently released four EP's since 2011, most notably ''Tired Eyes'' in 2017.

) — "You" (Crankdat Remix) *

Desiigner Sidney Royel Selby III (born May 3, 1997), better known by his stage name Desiigner, is an American rapper and singer. In December 2015, his debut single "Panda" reached number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 2019, he was released fr ...

— "

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" (Crankdat, Hearts and Nati Remix) *

Dillon Francis Dillon Hart Francis (born October 5, 1987), also known by the stage name DJ Hanzel, is an American electronic music producer and DJ. Early life Francis was born in Los AngelesAhmed, Insanul (March 13, 2012Who Is Dillon Francis?Complex. Retri ...

and Nghtmre — "Need You" (Crankdat and Sevim VIP) * Graves and Coolights — "Say Things" (Crankdat Re-Crank) *

Joyryde Jon Ford, (born 24 July 1985) better known by his stage name Joyryde (stylised as JOYRYDE), is an English DJ and producer, son of John Ford (also known as John Phantasm and owner of Phantasm Records). Early career Inspired by his father John Pha ...

— "The Box" (Crankdat Re-Crank) *

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— " Rock That Body" (Crankdat Re-Crank) * Jauz and Netsky — "Higher" (Crankdat Remix) *

Lil Yachty Miles Parks McCollum (born August 23, 1997), known professionally as Lil Boat, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" (featuring ...

— " 1 Night" (Crankdat Re-Crank) *

— " Closer" (Crankdat Re-Crank) *

Porter Robinson Porter Weston Robinson (born July 15, 1992) is an American DJ, record producer, musician, and singer from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Robinson began producing music in his childhood. He signed to Skrillex's record label Owsla, OWSLA at the age o ...

— "Unison" (Crankdat Re-Crank) *

Swedish House Mafia Swedish House Mafia (SHM) is a Swedish house music supergroup consisting of Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso. The group officially formed in late 2008, were placed at number ten on the ''DJ Mag'' Top 100 DJ Poll 2011, and have been ...

— "

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" (Crankdat Re-Crank) *

DJ Fresh Daniel Edward Stein (born 11 April 1977), better known by his stage name DJ Fresh, is an English musician, DJ, record producer, best known for making electronic music. He is one of the principal members of the drum and bass group Bad Company, ...

— " Louder" (Crankdat Re-Crank) *

(featuring Sirah) — "

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" (Crankdat Re-Crank) 2017 *

San Holo Sander van Dijck (born 26 November 1990), better known by his stage name San Holo, is a Dutch DJ, musician, and record producer from Zoetermeer. He gained international recognition for his remix of Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode", which currentl ...

— "Light" (Crankdat Remix) *

Alison Wonderland Alexandra Margo Sholler (born 27 September 1986), known professionally as Alison Wonderland, is an Australian electronic dance music producer, DJ, and singer. Her debut album, ''Run'', was released on 20 March 2015, which peaked at No. 6 ...

and M-Phazes — "Messiah" (Crankdat Re-Crank) * Zeds Dead and NGHTMRE — "Frontlines" (Crankdat Remix) * Mija — "Secrets" (Crankdat Remix) *

DJ Snake William Sami Étienne Grigahcine (born 13 June 1986), known by his stage name DJ Snake, is an Algerian French music producer and DJ, first achieving international recognition in 2013 by releasing an instrumentation-oriented single called " Turn D ...

— "Here Comes The Night" (Crankdat Remix) *

Gryffin Dan Griffith (born September 29, 1987), known by his stage name Gryffin (often stylized in all caps), is an American musician, DJ, songwriter, and record producer. He gained recognition for remixing some well-known songs such as Tove Lo's " Ta ...

and

Illenium Nicholas Daniel Miller (born December 26, 1990), professionally known as Illenium, is an American DJ, record producer, and songwriter. He has released four studio albums, his most recent being '' Fallen Embers'', released in July 2021. It earne ...

(featuring Daya) — "Feel Good" (Crankdat Remix) *

Matoma Tom Stræte Lagergren (born 29 May 1991), professionally known as Matoma, is a Norwegian DJ and record producer. Early life Lagergren was born in Åsnes, Norway. He started playing the piano as a child. During that period, he won a contest t ...

and

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(featuring D.R.A.M.) — "Girl At Coachella" (Crankdat Remix) * Blackbear —"

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" (Crankdat Re-Crank) * Zeds Dead — "Ratchet" (Crankdat Dubstep Re-Crank) * Crankdat — "Dollars" (Crankdat, Ray Volpe and

Gammer Matthew Lee (born 1985 in Northampton), known professionally by his stage name Gammer, is an English music producer and DJ. He is best known for his association with UK hardcore, of which he is described as an icon. He is also the co-founder of ...

Remix) *

Post Malone Austin Richard Post (born July 4, 1995), known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his variegated vocals, Malone has gained acclaim for blending genres and subgenres of hip ...

— "

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" (Crankdat Remix) 2018 *

Jaden Smith Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born July 8, 1998), also known mononymously as Jaden, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. He has received various accolades, including a Teen Choice Award, an MTV Movie Award, a BET Award and a Young Artist ...

— "The Icon" (Crankdat Re-Crank) * Bryce Vine — "Drew Barrymore" (Crankdat Remix) *

Famous Dex Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr. (born September 6, 1993), better known by his stage name Famous Dex, is an American rapper and singer. His 2018 debut album ''Dex Meets Dexter'' peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' 200, while its singles " Pick It Up ...

(featuring

ASAP Rocky Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky ( ; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper, music producer and record executive. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a membe ...

) — " Pick It Up" (Crankdat Remix) * Travis Scott — "No Bystanders" (Crankdat Re-Crank) * Travis Scott — " Sicko Mode" (Crankdat Re-Crank) * Travis Scott — "Wake Up" (Crankdat Re-Crank) *

Sheck Wes Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall (born September 10, 1998), known professionally as Sheck Wes, is an American rapper. He is best known for his 2017 song "Mo Bamba", which became popular in 2018. Wes is jointly signed to Travis Scott's Cactus Jac ...

— "Mo Bamba" (Crankdat Re-Crank) * Nghtmre and

ASAP Ferg Darold Durard Brown Ferguson Jr. (born October 20, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Ferg (stylized as A$AP Ferg), is an American rapper from New York City's Harlem neighborhood. Aside from his solo career, he is a member of the hip hop collec ...

— "Redlight" (Crankdat Remix) 2020 * Crankdat and Void (0) — "Poppin'" (VIP Mix) 2021 * MunchKing and CC is Dreaming - "Passive Aggressive" (Crankdat Remix) 2022 *

Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.

(featuring Miss Palmer) - " No Beef" (

Riot Ten Christopher Wilson (born October 27, 1992), better known by his stage name Riot Ten, is an American DJ and producer based in El Paso, Texas. He is best known for his dubstep and hardtrap production and is currently signed to Steve Aoki's Dim Mak ...

and Crankdat Remix) * Ray Volpe (featuring

Virus Syndicate Virus Syndicate are a British grime collective from Manchester, centred on JSD and Nika D. They are known for their fusion of dubstep with grime, and have been lauded by ''The Daily Telegraph'' as "some of the tautest British MC-ing since th ...

) - "Revolution" (Crankdat Remix) *

- "

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" (Crankdat Remix) *

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- Far Away (Crankdat remix)

References

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