The Partysquad is a Dutch DJ

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team. It consists of Jerry Leembruggen, Ruben Fernhout and Lorenzo Biemans. Since the early 2000s they have had 12 singles charting on the

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. They produced part of British rapper M.I.A.'s fourth and fifth albums, ''

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'', released in 2013, and '' AIM'', released in 2016.

Career

The Partysquad started producing in the hip hop genre, collaborating with many Dutch rappers. In 2006, they released a hip hop album titled ''De Bazen Van De Club''. The album spawned 6 singles between 2006 and 2007, all of which charted on the Dutch

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chart. The song "Rampeneren" with Ali B and Yes-R also peaked at No. 4 on the Dutch Top 40. "Wat Wil Je Doen" was featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 Dutch comedy film ''Het Schnitzelparadijs''. Since 2007, the group switched to producing in a wide range of music genres including

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, dub and

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. They have performed as opening acts for

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and

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, among others. In 2008, the group went on hiatus, after DJ Jerry had a car accident which left him in coma. As he recovered, the Partysquad made a comeback in 2010, collaborating with

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for the single " A Msterdamn". In 2009, they signed to

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's record label

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and released their first international EP ''Hollertronix #10'' under the label. Their breakthrough on the U.S. dance scene came with the reggae-influenced collaboration track with

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titled "

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". After the success of the song, the Partysquad created a 6-song EP ''Badman Rave EP'', which expanded on the style of "Original Don". The group described their sound as "experimental rave EDM". The Partysquad created their own label Rebel Yard, as sub-label of

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. Among the artists signed to the label are DJs and producers Armand van Helden,

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, Boaz, FS Green,

and Yellow Claw, and rappers M.I.A., Sjaak and

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. In 2014, the Partysquad remixed "

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" by

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vs.

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featuring

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. The Partysquad brought together more than sixty artists on their 20-track album Nachtwacht in 2018 with names like Ronnie Flex, Lil Kleine, Bizzey, Outsiders and Mr. Polska. In 2021 MC Laurent joint the group and started prefroming live shows with DJ Jerry so MC Ruben could fully focus on making music. In 2022 they signed an exclusive licencing deal with Warner Music Benelux and released new Dutch singles including names like Antoon, Broederliefde and LA$$A.

Discography

Studio albums

*''De Bazen Van De Club'' (2006) *''Nachtwacht'' (2018)

Extended plays

*''Hollertronix #10'' (2009) *''Badman Rave EP'' (2012) *''Wake M' Up EP'' (2014)

Singles

As lead artist

Other releases * "Showrocker" (with Bassjackers) (2010) (Spinnin) * "My Bad" (with Roxy Cottontail) (2011) (Spinnin) * "For Your Love" (with When Harry Met Sally & Caprice) (2011) (Spinnin) * "Wataah" (with Alvaro) (2012) (Spinnin) * "Tranga" (with Illuminati AMS) (2012) (Rebel Yard) * "Oh My" (with Boaz van de Beatz) (2012) (Rebel Yard) * "Alright" (with Tommie Sunshine) (2012) * "The Lion" (2013) (Rebel Yard) * "Sunset" (with Billy the Kit) (2013) (Rebel Yard) * "How Many DJs" (with Dirtcaps) (2014) (Rebel Yard) * "Born to Rave" (with Rob Pix) (2014) (Rebel Yard) * "Dat Is Dat Ding" (featuring Jayh, Reverse, Cho, Bokoesam & Mocromaniac) (2015) (Top Notch) * "ChanChan" (Rebel Yard) (2015) * "Time to Rave" (with Punish) (Rebel Yard) (2015) * "Bombshell" (featuring Maikal X) (Rebel Yard) (2015) * "Mi Gal" (Rebel Yard) (2015) * "Pum Pum" (Rebel Yard) (2016) * "Lights Out" (with Alvaro) (Rebel Yard) (2016) * "Bring You Home" (featuring James Francis) (Gemstone Records) (2018) Remixes (known) * Tommie Sunshine & Disco Fries ft. Kid Sister - "Cool Without You" (The Partysquad Remix) * Clockwork - "Titan" (The Partysquad Remix) * DJ Fresh vs. Jay Fay ft. Ms. Dynamite - "Dibby Dibby Sound" (The Partysquad Remix) * Woot - "Don't You" (The Partysquad Remix) * Punish & Ruthless - "FKN BASS" (The Partysquad Remix) * Yellow Claw ft. Sjaak & Mr. Polska - "Krokobil" (The Partysquad Remix)

As featured artist

Guest appearances

References

External links

Official website

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