Christopher Leacock (born 3 April 1978), better known by his stage name Jillionaire, is a

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DJ and music producer. He is best known for being a former member of the American electronic music group

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, along with Diplo and

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. In 2014 he released then EP ''Fresh'' along with

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on the

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label. Jillionaire is credited with creating a unique mix of indie dance and big room house together with the

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rhythms of dancehall and soca. In 2010 he performed at New Zealand's WOMAD Festival. He joined Major Lazer in 2011, along with Walshy Fire, but quit in June 2019 in order to focus on solo projects.

Major Lazer

was originally founded by

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and Diplo. In 2011 Switch left the group and was replaced by Jillionaire and Walshy Fire. They three released two studio albums and one EP with this lineup: ''

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'', '' Apocalypse Soon'' and ''

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''. In June 2019 Jillionaire departed Major Lazer to focus on solo projects, with

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stepping in as his replacement.

Additional work

Jillionaire has contributed to several artists: Salvatore Ganacci on his EP ''Fresh'', with Swick on ''Ants Nests'' featuring T.O.K, and with Phat Deuce on ''FI DI GAL DEM'' featuring Mr. Lexx. He has a

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account where he has uploaded most of his solos and contributions.

Discography

Singles

Main artist

*Jillionaire and Salvatore Ganacci featuring Sanjin – "Fresh" (2014) *Jilionare – "Sunrise" (2017)

Featured artist

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ft. Jillionaire – "All the Love" (2017) * Oryane & Jillionaire ft. Mical Teja – "Ándale" (2021)

References

{{Authority control American DJs American people of Trinidad and Tobago descent Living people 1978 births Major Lazer members Electronic dance music DJs Trinidad and Tobago musicians