DJDS

DJDS is an American production and DJ duo consisting of Jerome Potter and Sam Griesemer, based in Los Angeles.

History

In 2011, they founded the record label Body High.[1] In 2014, they released their debut album Friend of Mine on the label. The album received praise from Pitchfork Magazine, earning a 8.0 score.[2] In 2016, they released their sophomore album "Stand Up And Speak".[3]

DJDS provided production to Kanye West's album The Life of Pablo, working on the songs "Ultralight Beam", "Fade", "Father Stretch Pt. 1", "Freestyle 4", and Low Lights.[4] They received a Best Rap Song Grammy nomination for "Ultralight Beam".[5]

In July 2017, DJDS released the song "Trees On Fire" featuring Amber Mark and Marco McKinnis. It was named "Best New Track" by Pitchfork.[6]

In August 2017, DJDS released their single "Why Don't You Come On" featuring Khalid and Empress Of.[7] In March 2018, they released the single "No Pain" featuring Khalid, Charlie Wilson, and Charlotte Day Wilson.[8]

Discography

Albums

  • Big Wave More Fire (2018)[9]

Charted singles

Title Year Peak chart positions
US
Dance
"Why Don't You Come On"
(featuring Khalid and Empress Of)		 2017 30
[10]

References

  1. ↑ "DJ Dodger Stadium "Stadium Status"". XLR8R. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  2. ↑ "DJ Dodger Stadium: Friend of Mine Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  3. ↑ "DJDS: Stand Up and Speak". KCRW.
  4. ↑ "DJDS Talks Pitching In on Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo': 'Everything Was About Creative & Positive Energy'". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  5. ↑ Times, Los Angeles. "2017 Grammy Awards: Complete list of nominees". latimes.com. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  6. ↑ ""Trees on Fire" [ft. Amber Mark & Marco McKinnis] by DJDS Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  7. ↑ "Empress Of and Khalid Join DJDS on New Song "Why Don't You Come On": Listen | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  8. ↑ "No Pain / DJDS Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  9. ↑ Breihan, Tom (May 18, 2018). "Stream DJDS' New Album Big Wave More Fire Featuring Khalid, Amber Mark, Vic Mensa, Kevin Drew, & More". Stereogum. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  10. ↑ "EDM Music & Dance Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
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