Yellow Claw is a Dutch DJ and record production duo from Amsterdam consisting of Jim Taihuttu, based in Bali and Nils Rondhuis, based in Amsterdam. The duo's music is a mix of a wide range of genres and often incorporates elements from

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, hip hop,

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and

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Career

Yellow Claw first gained popularity in the middle of 2010, after founding and hosting a night party at one of Amsterdam's most famous night clubs, the Jimmy Woo. During 2012 and 2013, they released a number of successful singles, which charted on the

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national charts: "Krokobil", "Nooit Meer Slapen", "Thunder" and "Last Night Ever". The music videos for the singles became popular, each gaining over four million views on

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. During that time, Yellow Claw performed at many Dutch festivals, such as DirtyDutch Festival, Sneakerz Festival, Latin Village Festival and Solar Festival. In 2013, Yellow Claw signed to

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's label

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. On 7 March 2013, they released their first international EP ''Amsterdam Trap Music''. In June, they performed at Diplo and Friends on

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, and in July – at the 2013

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. On 26 September 2013, they put out their second EP, titled ''Amsterdam Twerk Music''. On 1 November 2013, after signing to

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, the group released their first international single "

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", featuring vocals from Dutch singer Rochelle. The single peaked at number 10 in the Netherlands and number 20 in Belgium. On 8 November 2013, Yellow Claw released a collaboration single with

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, titled "Pillz", under

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and Ultra Music. In 2015, Yellow Claw released their debut studio album, ''Blood for Mercy''. The album's lead single, "In My Room" features American record producer

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and American rappers

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. On 22 June 2016, Yellow Claw announced on their official

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page that MC Bizzey decided to leave the group since he became a father. EDC Las Vegas 2016 was their last show as a trio. On 31 March 2017, Yellow Claw released their second studio album called ''Los Amsterdam''. The album's included several hit songs such as "Light Years" featuring Rochelle, "City On Lockdown" featuring

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and

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, "Good Day" features

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, "Hold on to Me" featuring GTA. The album released under the

Label. In July 2017, Yellow Claw performed on the Mainstage of

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2017. This marked their first ever time as an act on the Mainstage. They released their third studio album, '' New Blood'', on 22 June 2018. The album features collaborations with a range of producers and singers including

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, ASAP Ferg while comprising singles "Summertime", "Crash This Party", "Bittersweet", "Fake Chanel", "To The Max", "Public Enemy", and "Waiting". On 12 July 2019, Yellow Claw released their single "Get Up" featuring KIDDO, the song was released under the

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label although they hadn't signed with the label at the time. In August 2019, Yellow Claw officially signed to Roc Nation, followed by the release of their new single "Baila Conmigo" featuring

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, and

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. On 31 January 2020, Yellow Claw released their fourth studio album called ''Never Dies''. The album released under the Roc Nation Label.

Members

Current *Jim Taihuttu, born 6 July 1981 – DJ and record producer *Nils Rondhuis, born 6 September 1987 – DJ and record producer Former * Leonardo Roelandschap (known as

Bizzey Leendert "Leo" Roelandschap ( Amersfoort, 11 May 1985), better known by his stage name Bizzey, is a Dutch hip hop performer and DJ. Bizzey grew up in the Dutch towns Leusden and Amersfoort. His father owned a record shop A record shop or ...

), born 11 May 1985 - rapper. (2010–2016)

Barong Family

In May 2014, Yellow Claw inaugurated their own label, called Barong Family, which were distributed by

until early 2015. The first signed artist was fellow Amsterdam group Mightyfools, and the first official release was the song "Lick Dat" on 2 June 2014. The second single, Yung Felix's "Money Grabber" was released on 25 August 2014. Barong Family now has over 600 releases.

Discography

* '' Blood for Mercy'' (2015) * ''

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'' (2017) * '' New Blood'' (2018) * ''Never Dies'' (2020)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Yellow Claw Dutch DJs Dutch electronic music groups Dutch dance music groups Dubstep musicians Hardstyle musicians Moombahcore musicians Musical groups established in 2010 Musical groups from Amsterdam Dutch musical trios Spinnin' Records artists Mad Decent artists Electronic dance music duos 2010 establishments in the Netherlands