DJDS explained

DJDS (formerly DJ Dodger Stadium) is an American production and DJ duo consisting of Jerome LOL (Jerome Potter) and Samo Sound Boy (Sam Griesemer), based in Los Angeles.[1]

Members

Griesemer was born in Manhattan, New York and grew up in New Hampshire. He made his production debut in September 2010 with Taking It All, an EP for New York-based record label Palms Out Sounds.[2]

Potter is from Los Angeles, and previously released music as part of duo LOL Boys.[3] He has also recorded music under the name Wooly Wally and has released music through his own label, Jerry's Jams.[4]

History

In 2011, the pair founded the record label Body High,[5] [6] [7] [8] releasing their first EP Stadium Status on the label in October 2011. In July 2014, they released their debut album Friend of Mine on the label.[9] [10] [11] The album received praise from Pitchfork Magazine, earning an 8.0 score.[12] Other artists on the Body High roster include DJ Funeral, DJ Sliink, Jim-E Stack, Todd Edwards, Myrryrs, and Floyd Campbell.[13]

In 2015, they signed to Loma Vista Recordings and released their second album, Stand Up And Speak, in January the following year,[14] [15] [16] also on Body High. They followed up the album with a remixed version of the lead single "You Don't Have To Be Alone", featuring new vocals from Charlie Wilson, former lead singer of The Gap Band.[17] [18]

During this period, Griesemer also released three solo EPs through Body High as Samo Sound Boy – the 5 Dollar Paradise EP in September 2012,[19] the Your Love EP in October 2013, and "Open / Divine" in March 2014. The EPs received positive coverage from Pitchfork and The FADER.[20] [21]

DJDS provided production to Kanye West's 2016 album The Life of Pablo, working on the songs "Ultralight Beam", "Fade", "Father Stretch Pt. 1", "Freestyle 4", and "Low Lights".[22] [23] [24] They received a "Best Rap Song" Grammy nomination for "Ultralight Beam".[25] [26]

They produced the song "Rih-Flex" on The-Dream's 2016 EP Love You To Death.[27] [28]

In February 2017, DJDS soundtracked Kanye West's "Yeezy Season 5" fashion show, producing a 17-minute extended version of the song "Bed" featuring The-Dream.[29] [30] [31]

DJDS produced the song "Another Sad Love Song" on recording artist Khalid's debut album, American Teen, released March 2017.[32] The album debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart.[33]

In July 2017, DJDS released the song "Trees on Fire" featuring Amber Mark and Marco McKinnis. It was named "Best New Track" by Pitchfork.[34]

In August 2017, DJDS released their single "Why Don't You Come On" featuring Khalid and Empress Of.[35] In March 2018, they released the single "No Pain" featuring Khalid, Charlie Wilson, and Charlotte Day Wilson.[36]

In May 2018, DJDS released their third studio album, Big Wave More Fire.[37]

They released a surprise four-song EP with Burna Boy, on 21 March 2019, called Steel & Copper.[38]

Their remix of Interpol's "The Rover" was featured on MLB The Show 19's official soundtrack.

Discography

Albums

EPs

(with Burna Boy) (2019)

Charted singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DJ Dodger Stadium EP Release | Mad Decent . 21 November 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004829/http://maddecent.com/dj-dodger-stadium-ep-release/ . 3 December 2013 .
  2. Web site: palmsout.net. 1 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301214512/http://palmsout.net/2010/samo-sound-boy-taking-it-all-out-now-pos021/. 1 March 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: Jerome LOL - Deleted / Fool .
  4. Web site: "I Don't Even Overthink It Right Now:" An Interview With Jerome LOL . October 29, 2020 .
  5. Web site: Samo Sound Boy | Pitchfork . . 26 October 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140908171147/http://pitchfork.com/artists/31748-samo-sound-boy/ . 8 September 2014 .
  6. Web site: Bubblin' Up: Samo Sound Boy . Xlr8r.com . 2011-09-07 . 2013-11-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203015931/http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2011/09/bubblin-samo-sound-boy . 3 December 2013 . dead .
  7. Web site: Wilson. Sophie. Weekly Listening: Janelle Monae, Metz, Samo Sound Boy, Sufjan Stevens and more. The Wireless. Radio New Zealand. 11 April 2015.
  8. Web site: DJ Dodger Stadium 'Stadium Status'. XLR8R Magazine. October 4, 2011 . 2017-01-09.
  9. Web site: Album of the Week: DJ Dodger Stadium Friend of Mine. Stereogum. July 8, 2014 .
  10. Web site: Review: DJ Dodger Stadium – Friend of Mine. Pitchfork Magazine.
  11. Web site: Review: DJ Dodger Stadium: House music and 'the hypnotic loneliness of L.A.'. Los Angeles Times. July 8, 2014 .
  12. Web site: DJ Dodger Stadium: Friend of Mine Album Review Pitchfork. Pitchfork. 2017-01-09.
  13. Web site: Interview: Samo Sound Boy . Liveforthefunk.com . 2012-05-23 . 2013-11-20.
  14. Web site: DJDS Announce New Album, 'Stand Up and Speak,' Share Title Track. Spin. October 30, 2015 .
  15. Web site: 10 Great Albums to Prove That 2016 Hasn't Been All Bad (in Haiku Form). LA Weekly. June 29, 2016 .
  16. Web site: DJDS: Stand Up and Speak. February 5, 2024 . KCRW.
  17. Web site: Charlie Wilson Joins DJDS on Alternate Version Of "You Don't Have To Be Alone". FADER Magazine. March 4, 2016 .
  18. Web site: DJDS – "You Don't Have To Be Alone (Charlie Wilson Version)". Stereogum. March 28, 2016 .
  19. Web site: [PREVIEW] Samo Sound Boy – 5 Dollar Paradise EP]. The Field. Set. 18 September 2012. 1 July 2016.
  20. Web site: "The Ride" by Samo Sound Boy Review – Pitchfork. . 1 July 2016.
  21. Web site: Stream: Samo Sound Boy, "Your Love (Shlohmo Remix)". 1 July 2016.
  22. News: DJDS Talks Pitching in on Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo': 'Everything Was About Creative & Positive Energy'. Billboard. 2017-01-09.
  23. Web site: DJDS on the Challenge of Making Kanye Better. FADER Magazine. January 30, 2016 .
  24. Web site: Kanye West The Life of Pablo. AllMusic.
  25. Web site: Grammy Predictions: Who Will Win In The Rap Music Categories In 2017?. Forbes.
  26. Web site: Grammys 2017: Complete list of winners and nominees. Los Angeles Times. December 6, 2016 . 2017-01-09.
  27. Web site: The-Dream, Love You to Death. AllMusic.
  28. Web site: The-Dream – Love You To Death. discogs.
  29. Web site: Kanye West shares new 17-minute single featuring DJDS and The Dream. NME. February 28, 2017 .
  30. Web site: Kanye just dropped the soundtrack to Yeezy Season 5. Dazed Magazine. February 28, 2017 .
  31. Web site: Kanye West shares his 17-minute version of The-Dream's 'Bed'. FACT Mag. February 28, 2017 .
  32. Web site: Khalid – American Teen Credits. AllMusic.
  33. Khalid Debuts in Top 10 on the Billboard 200 With 'American Teen,' Hits Top 40 on Hot 100. Billboard.
  34. Web site: "Trees on Fire" [ft. Amber Mark & Marco McKinnis] by DJDS Review Pitchfork]. Pitchfork. 2017-08-30.
  35. Web site: Empress of and Khalid Join DJDS on New Song "Why Don't You Come On": Listen Pitchfork. Pitchfork. August 29, 2017 . 2017-08-30.
  36. Web site: No Pain / DJDS Tidal. Tidal. 30 March 2018.
  37. Web site: Darville . Jordan . DJDS shares new album Big Wave More Fire . . 24 March 2019 . 18 May 2018.
  38. Web site: Minsker . Evan . DJDS and Burna Boy Release New Steel & Copper EP: Listen . . 24 March 2019 . 21 March 2019.
  39. Web site: Stream DJDS' New Album Big Wave More Fire Featuring Khalid, Amber Mark, Vic Mensa, Kevin Drew, & More. Stereogum. Breihan. Tom. 18 May 2018. 20 May 2018.
  40. EDM Music & Dance Songs Chart. Billboard. 2018-01-15.

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