Joshua Harvey, otherwise known as Hervé , is a producer/ DJ from the UK. Hervé is known for bass-orientated as well as eclectic productions and DJ sets. He also runs the label Cheap Thrills, which has released music by

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, Jack Beats, Lone and Project Bassline, amongst others.

Career

In 2001, together with

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, Joshua (then Josh) produced the song "Diamond" for the film '' Snatch'' along with an album under the name ''Klint''. Along with Sinden and

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, his track " Beeper" reached number 1 on the UK Dance Chart in July 2008. Hervé and Sinden released their album ''Mega Mega Mega'' under the name

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in 2010 on Domino Records. The album received great reviews across the board from the likes of ''Mixmag'', ''The Guardian'' and ''Clash''. Their summer single "After Dark" which featured the Mystery Jets was on the Radio 1 playlist and saw them play live at Reading Festival with the band. Other guests on the album included

Katy B Kathleen Anne Brien (born 8 May 1989), better known as Katy B, is an English singer and songwriter. She released her debut studio album, ''On a Mission (Katy B album), On a Mission'', in 2011, which spawned two top five hits, "Katy on a Mission ...

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and

Rye Rye Ryeisha Berrain (born November 25, 1990), known by her stage name Rye Rye, is an American rapper, singer, dancer and actress. Signed to N.E.E.T. Recordings, she released her first mixtape RYEot PowRR in 2011 and her anticipated debut album ''Go! P ...

. He has released two compilations ''Ghetto Bass'' and ''Ghetto Bass 2'', both are 2 CD mixes of "bassline sounds, electro, drum & bass, dubstep & house" tracks by a variety of artists. In 2010, Hervé collaborated with

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to produce the

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song "Machines Can Do the Work". His 2012 album ''Pick Me Up, Sort Me Out, Calm Me Down'' features guests including Steve Mason of the

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. Hervé is founder of the collaborative group Machines Don't Care which has seen tracks with guests such as Sinden, Trevor Loveys, Affie Yusuf,

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, Detboi & Drop the Lime. In 2013, Hervé released the album ''The Art of Disappearing'' featuring guests

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and Seasfire. He has also produced an album by the band Closer, an indie/electronic/balearic/dance band from

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. The first EP was released in May 2014. In June 2014, he released the instrumental album ''Nothing Left of Us'' as Klint. In 2016, he released his double album ''Hallucinated Surf'' featuring Meridian Dan, Zebra Katz, Steve Mason, Kelly Lee Owens and others on Skint/BMG.

Discography

Albums

*''Ghetto Bass'' (2009) *''Ghetto Bass 2'' (2010) *''Pick Me Up, Sort Me Out, Calm Me Down'' (2012) *''The Art of Disappearing'' (2013) *''Nothing Left of Us'' (2014) *''Hallucinated Surf'' (2016)

EPs

*''Blaze It'' (2010)

Singles

*"Cheap Thrills" (featuring Plastic Little & Ny) (2008) *"Rikkalicious" (with Kissy Sell Out) (2009) - UK #84 *"Together" (2011) - UK #142 *"Better Than a BMX" (2012) *"How Can I Live Without You (Make It Right)" (featuring Ronika) (2012) *"Night Turns into Day" (2012) *"Zombies 2 (Return of the Living Dead)" (2012) * "Save Me" (featuring Austra) (2013) * "Gold" (featuring Maria Minerva) (2013) * "Lose Control" (featuring Seasfire) (2013) * "Lose Control" (featuring Seasfire) (2013) * "Power of Bass" (with Armand Van Helden) (2014) * "Tear the House Up" (featuring Zebra Katz) (2014)

Remixes

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(Hervé Re-Edit)" -

(2009) *"

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(Hervé Is in Disarray Remix)" -

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(2009) *" I'm Not Alone (Hervé's See You at the Festivals Remix)" -

Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has released six studio albums. His debut studio album, ''I Created Disco'', was released in June ...

(2009) *"The Count (aka Hervé) and Lily Face The Fear" -

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(2009) *

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(Hervé's End of the World Remix) -

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(2009) *" I'm in the House (Hervé's Burning Down the House Remix)" -

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(feat. Zuper Blahq) (2010) *" Get Involved 2011" (

Adam F Adam Fenton (born 8 February 1972) is an English record producer and DJ who has worked across various genres. He is also the co-founder of the drum and bass label Breakbeat Kaos along with DJ Fresh. He found initial success with the 1990s dru ...

& Herve's Stadium Kaos Remix) -

Ginuwine Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He began his career as a member of Swing Mob in the early 1990s. Signing to Epic R ...

(feat.

Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...

Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...

) (2011) *" Louder (Hervé Remix)" -

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, ...

(feat.

Sian Evans Sian Evans is a Welsh singer. Throughout the 2000s, she was front woman and singer-songwriter of the band Kosheen, a trip-hop/drum & bass group that, during that decade, placed two albums within the Top Ten of the UK Albums Chart. She has also ...

) (2011) *"Climax (Hervé Remix)" - Usher (2012) *"Countdown (Hervé Remix)" - Beyonce (2012)

References

External links

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