Elephante Explained

Elephante
Birth Name:Tim Heng Wu[1]
Birth Date:10 November 1989
Birth Place:Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Years Active:2013–present

Tim Heng Wu (born November 10, 1989), better known by his stage name Elephante, is an American musician, DJ and music producer based in Los Angeles.[2]

Early life

Wu was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[3] His parents were born in Taipei, Taiwan and moved to the United States in their 20s.[4] He is based in Los Angeles.[5] He started to play music at an early age and taught himself to play guitar and was trained to play classical piano. He majored in economics at Harvard University.[6] [7] In 2011, he graduated and wanted to involve himself in the music industry as an acoustic singer-songwriter before he moved on to electronic dance music.[8] [9]

Wu began using "Elephante" as a stage name because it was a reference to the phrase "elephant in the room" which he described as his unhappiness of working at a corporate job since he wanted to be a musician.[10]

Musical style

Wu describes his music as melodic electronic music that fuses with various other genres.[11]

His preferred genres are big room, progressive house and regularly incorporates pop and trap into his music. His songs have been played on streaming services such as SoundCloud for over a million times.[12] Trap high-hats, deep house elements and house synths are incorporated into his melodic sounds.[13] Wu has quoted Skrillex to be his inspiration in music, citing "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" astonished him.

Wu uses Ableton Live as his digital audio workstation and previously used GarageBand, FruityLoops and Pro Tools. He remixed songs for artists such as Calvin Harris, Galantis, The Chainsmokers, Jack Ü and Zedd.

Career

2014: SERC Fall Concert

In October 2014, Wu performed at SERC Fall Concert alongside Sage the Gemini.[14]

2015: Beginnings

Wu started his career by remixing music for artists before began releasing original songs. His first single was self-released, titled "Temporary Love" which features the vocals of Brooke Forman.[15] He released his first single through Armada Records titled "I Want You" featuring Rumors.[16] He opened for headliners Deorro and MAKJ at the 2015 Echostage in June.[17]

2016: Debut extended play

In 2016, he released his debut extended play titled "I Am the Elephante".[18] [19] [20] The EP consists of nine songs of progressive house, synthpop and trap.[21] He released a single titled "Age of Innocence" featuring Trouze and Damon Sharp. The song peaked on Billboard's Dance/Club chart at 18th and received over a million plays on Spotify.[22] His single "Closer" featuring Bishop had peaked on the Spotify 'Viral 50' chart at 27th.[23] [24] Spotify 'Velocity' has "Closer" and another single titled "Plans" featuring Brandyn Burnette charted at 22nd and 28th respectively.[25] The third single "Hold" from the EP was released, it features American singer Jessica Jarrell.[26]

2018–present: Glass Mansion

On 15 June 2018, Wu released his second EP, titled Glass Mansion.[27] [28] The nine-track extended play includes the previously released singles "Troubled", "Come Back for You", "The In Between" and "Have It All". The EP reached number one on iTunes in the US Dance album category.[29] Compared to his previous release, Wu takes a stripped-back approach on this extended play, with songs featuring more light guitar melodies than electronic instrumentals.[30]

Describing the EP on Twitter, Elephante said it is about "realizing that no matter how beautiful and strong what we build is, it's ultimately fragile and one stone could bring it all down. It's about coming to peace with the fact that it all might never be finished, and that's okay. It's about realizing that our Glass Mansion isn't the answer to all our problems, and it's about the journey of finding grace and happiness in a half-built home."[31] In October 2019, he announced a live tour titled the "Diamond Days Tour", which is based on his single of the same name and dubbed the "natural evolution" of his evolving live shows.[32]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetails
I Am the Elephante[34]
  • Released: September 14, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Glass Mansion[35]
  • Released: June 15, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

TitleYearPeak
chart
positions		Album
US
Airplay
[36]
"Temporary Love"
(featuring Brooke Forman)		2015—rowspan="3"
"I Want You"
(featuring Rumors)		—
"Age of Innocence"
(featuring Trouze & Damon Sharpe)		2016—
"Shake the Earth"[37]
(featuring Lyon Hart)		—I Am the Elephante
"Closer"
(featuring BISHØP)		18
"Hold"
(featuring Jessica Jarrell)		—
"Dynasty"[38]
(with Miia)		—
"Catching On"
(featuring Nevve)		—
"Sirens"
(featuring Nevve)		—
"Plans"
(featuring Brandyn Burnette)		—
"Troubled"[39]
(featuring Deb's Daughter)		2017—Glass Mansion
"Come Back for You"[40]
(featuring Matluck) 		—
"The In Between"[41]
(featuring Anjulie)		20188
"Have It All"[42]
(featuring Nevve)		—
"Shooting Stars"[43] 2019—
"Diamond Days"[44] —Diamond Days
"Chameleon"[45]
(with Mako)		2020—
"High Water"[46] 2021—Heavy Glow
"Holy Ghosts"[47] —
"Dopamine"[48] —
"Hollow"
202331rowspan="2"
"No Explanations"
—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

Remixes

2013

2014

2015

2016

2018

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AGE OF INNOCENCE . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . July 12, 2023.
  2. Web site: Elephante – Biography. Simpson. Paul. www.billboard.com. Billboard. Rovi. 2016-12-11.
  3. News: Elephante Drops 'Age of Innocence'. October 19, 2015. Broadway World. 2016-12-12.
  4. Web site: ELEPHANTE Interview- graduating from Harvard, worked at top consulting firm . YouTube . SIDEWALK TALK EDM . 29 March 2020.
  5. Web site: Elephantes Remix of Zedd & Selena Gomez Is Awesome. Champagne. Jesse. Less Than 3. en-US. 2016-12-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20170101001345/http://www.lessthan3.com/news/want-know-good-elephantes-remix-zedd-selena-gomez. January 1, 2017. dead.
  6. Web site: An Exclusive Interview with Elephante. October 15, 2014. EDM Sauce. 2016-12-12.
  7. Web site: The Nocturnal Times Exclusive Interview: Elephante. Mancino. Mark. December 8, 2016. www.thenocturnaltimes.com. The Nocturnal Times. 2016-12-12.
  8. News: Elephante on ditching corporate life for Ableton Live. March 24, 2016. Music Radar. 2016-12-12.
  9. News: Exclusive Interview: Elephante Talks Going From Harvard To EDM And Making What He Loves. Joseph. Matt. March 25, 2016. We Got This Covered. en-US. 2016-12-12.
  10. News: Interview: Elephante. Chu. Michelle. September 8, 2014. EDMTunes. en-US. 2016-12-12.
  11. News: Billboard Hot 100 artists share details on their new albums. Zabasajja. Jennifer. August 30, 2016. CBS News. 2016-12-12.
  12. Web site: Elephante – Shooting Stars (Bag Raiders Cover). Mel. December 16, 2014. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  13. News: The Nine Best Concerts in New York This Weekend. Lambert. Eleanor. May 29, 2015. Village Voice. 2016-12-12.
  14. Web site: Small crowd big energy at fall concert. Lore. Kara. October 21, 2014. The Stylus. 2016-12-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20161231170336/http://www.thestylus.net/news/view.php/852019/Small-crowd-big-energy-at-fall-concert. December 31, 2016. dead.
  15. Web site: Elephante – Temporary Love featuring Brooke Forman. Mel. March 20, 2015. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  16. Web site: Elephante featuring RUMORS – I Want You. Mel. June 23, 2015. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  17. News: Echostage to host free anniversary party with Deorro, MAKJ and an open bar. Hahn. Fritz. September 15, 2016. The Washington Post. en-US. 0190-8286. 2016-12-12.
  18. News: Elephante Wears Heart on His Sleeve. Bein. Kat. September 13, 2016. Billboard. 2016-12-12.
  19. News: Elephante Releases Debut EP I Am The Elephante. Jones. Connor. September 14, 2016. We Got This Covered. en-US. 2016-12-12.
  20. Web site: Elephante's Debut EP – I Am The Elephante. Bruski. Alex. September 14, 2016. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  21. News: Elephante "I Am The Elephante" review. Bustos. Luis. October 12, 2016. My Met Media. en-US. 2016-12-12.
  22. News: Exclusive Premiere Elephante Unplugged. Green. Patrick. November 9, 2016. Crave Online. en-US. 2016-12-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20161231170733/http://www.craveonline.com/music/1161615-exclusive-premiere-elephante-unplugged. December 31, 2016. dead.
  23. Web site: Spotify Viral Chart. www.billboard.com. Billboard. 2016-12-12.
  24. News: Elephante Brings on Bishøp for the Big Vocal In "Closer". Cameron. John. March 24, 2016. We Got This Covered. en-US. 2016-12-12.
  25. Web site: Spotify Velocity Chart. www.billboard.com. Billboard. 2016-12-12.
  26. News: Elephante Takes Inspiration From 90s Hip-Hop in New Dance Single 'Hold'. Craddock. Lauren. August 24, 2016. Billboard. 2016-12-12.
  27. News: Elephante on Twitter. Twitter. 2018-06-15.
  28. Elephante Shares & Breaks Down 'Glass Mansion' EP: Exclusive. Billboard. 2018-06-15.
  29. News: elephante on Twitter. Twitter. 2018-06-15.
  30. News:
    1. NewMusicFriday: 'Glass Mansion' by Elephante
    . 2018-06-15. The Life of A Thinker. 2018-06-15.
  31. News: elephante on Twitter. Twitter. 2018-06-15.
  32. Elephante announces Diamond Days 2019 tour as 'The Natural Evolution': Exclusive . Bein . Kat . 2019-10-07 . Billboard . https://web.archive.org/web/20200123053516/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8519435/elephante-diamond-days-2019-tour . 2020-01-23 . 2020-01-23.
  33. Web site: Kupfer . Rachel . October 21, 2021 . Elephante explores self and sonic identity in new album, 'Heavy Glow' . https://web.archive.org/web/20211025230745/https://edm.com/music-releases/elephante-heavy-glow-album-listen . October 25, 2021 . November 15, 2021 . EDM.com.
  34. Elephante Wears Heart on His Sleeve for Diverse Debut EP: Exclusive . Bein . Kat . 2016-09-13 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20180526125347/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7510207/elephante-debut-ep-listen . 2018-05-26 . 2018-06-18.
  35. Elephante Shares & Breaks Down 'Glass Mansion' EP: Exclusive . Bein . Kat . 2018-06-14 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20180616124944/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8461091/elephante-glass-mansions-ep-interview . 2018-06-16 . 2018-06-18.
  36. Web site: Dance/Mix Show Airplay – Elephant Chart. www.billboard.com. Billboard. 2016-12-11.
  37. Web site: Elephante – Shake The Earth ft. Lyon Hart . 2014-11-21 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20160819231013/https://dancingastronaut.com/2014/11/elephante-shake-earth-ft-lyon-hart-free-download/ . 2016-08-19 . 2018-05-21.
  38. Elephante Wears Heart on His Sleeve for Diverse Debut EP: Exclusive . Bein . Kat . 2016-09-13 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20171029150106/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7510207/elephante-debut-ep-listen . 2017-10-29 . 2018-05-21.
  39. Web site: Review: Elephante back with gorgeous track 'Troubled' with Deb's Daughter . Papadatos . Markos . 2017-06-14 . Digital Journal . https://web.archive.org/web/20180410121017/http://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/music/review-elephante-back-with-gorgeous-track-troubled-with-deb-s-daughter/article/495081 . 2018-04-10 . 2018-04-10.
  40. Web site: Elephante Shares Release Date for Latest Single "Come Back for You" Feat Matluck . 2017-10-24 . EDM Sauce . https://web.archive.org/web/20180220231835/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/10/24/elephante-shares-latest-single-come-back-ft-matluck-release-date/ . 2018-02-20 . 2018-04-10.
  41. Web site: Elephante talks how loneliness on the road spurred new track, 'The In Between' . Sweeney . Farrell . 2018-04-05 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20180410121459/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/04/elephante-talks-loneliness-road-spurred-new-track-anjulie/ . 2018-04-10 . 2018-04-10.
  42. Web site: Elephante captivates with 'Have It All' featuring Nevve . Sweeney . Farrell . 2018-05-19 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20180520165603/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/05/elephante-captivates-ft-nevve/ . 2018-05-20 . 2018-05-21.
  43. Web site: Shooting Stars - Single by Elephante on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-06-06.
  44. Web site: The Lead Single from Elephante's Upcoming Album is Here . Kupfer . Rachel . 2019-09-18 . EDM.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20190922043204/https://edm.com/music-releases/elephante-diamond-days-single-release . 2019-09-22 . 2019-09-22.
  45. Web site: Longtime allies Mako and Elephante meld tastes on 'Chameleon' . Goldenberg . Ross . 2020-02-12 . Dancing Astronaut . https://web.archive.org/web/20200213161120/https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/02/longtime-allies-mako-and-elephante-meld-tastes-on-chameleon/ . 2020-02-13 . 2020-02-14.
  46. Web site: Sweeney . Farrell . 2021-05-11 . Elephante releases his most personal piece to date—experience 'High Water' . https://web.archive.org/web/20210527094732/https://dancingastronaut.com/2021/05/elephante-releases-his-most-personal-piece-to-date-experience-high-water/ . 2021-05-27 . 2021-05-27 . Dancing Astronaut.
  47. Web site: Sweeney . Farrell . 2021-07-27 . Elephante inches closer to release of sophomore album with 'Holy Ghosts' . https://web.archive.org/web/20210727220246/https://dancingastronaut.com/2021/07/elephante-inches-closer-to-release-of-sophomore-album-with-holy-ghosts/ . 2021-07-27 . 2021-08-22 . Dancing Astronaut.
  48. Web site: Sweeney . Farrell . 2021-10-02 . Get a rush of 'Dopamine' in Elephante's third album single . https://web.archive.org/web/20211002202630/https://dancingastronaut.com/2021/10/get-a-rush-of-dopamine-in-elephantes-third-album-single/ . 2021-10-02 . 2021-10-15 . Dancing Astronaut.
  49. Web site: The Chainsmokers – #Selfie (Elephante Remix). March 25, 2014. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  50. Web site: Calvin Harris – Summer (Elephante Remix). Tost. Miguel. May 19, 2014. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  51. Web site: Galantis Gets A Little Help From Elephante. Champagne. Jesse. September 7, 2014. Less Than 3. en-US. 2016-12-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20170101001343/http://www.lessthan3.com/news/galantis-help-elephante-remix. January 1, 2017. dead.
  52. News: Dirty South – Unbreakable (Elephante Remix). Lucas. September 26, 2014. Your EDM. en-US. 2016-12-12.
  53. Web site: Jack Ü featuring Justin Bieber – Where Are Ü Now (Elephante Remix). Mel. April 1, 2015. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  54. Web site: Next to You (Remix) [feat. Elephante] - Single by Oh, Be Clever on Apple Music ]. . April 7, 2015 . 2018-06-18.
  55. Web site: Zedd featuring Selena Gomez – I Want You To Know (Elephante Remix). Mel. April 28, 2015. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  56. Web site: Phoebe Ryan – Mine (Elephante Remix). Mel. June 3, 2015. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  57. Web site: Deluka – Home (Elephante Remix). Mel. August 12, 2015. Your EDM. 2016-12-12.
  58. News: Hear Elephante's Upbeat Nathan Sykes Remix. Spanos. Brittany. Brittany Spanos . November 11, 2015. Rolling Stone. 2016-12-12.
  59. Web site: Dynasty (Elephante Remix) - Single by Miia on Apple Music . . December 4, 2015 . October 8, 2018.
  60. Web site: No Broken Hearts (feat. Nicki Minaj) [The Remixes] - Single by Bebe Rexha on Apple Music ]. . June 17, 2016 . October 8, 2018.
  61. Web site: Famous (Remixes) - Single by Nathan Sykes on Apple Music . . November 10, 2016 . October 8, 2018.
  62. Web site: The In Between (Remixes) [feat. Anjulie] - Single by Elephante on Apple Music ]. . October 3, 2018 . October 8, 2018.

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