Tchami Explained

Tchami
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Birth Name:Martin Joseph Léonard Bresso[1]
Birth Date:12 May 1985
Birth Place:Cahors, Occitanie,[2] France[3]
Genre:House, future house, deep house, UK garage
Occupation:Producer, DJ
Years Active:2013–present
Label:Spinnin' Records, Ministry of Sound, Fool's Gold Records, Defected Records, Confession, Owsla[4]

Martin Joseph Léonard Bresso (pronounced as /fr/; born 12 May 1985), better known by his stage name Tchami (pronounced as /fr/), is a French record producer and DJ from Paris.[5] A founding member of the Pardon My French collective, he is best known for his solo work and regarded as a pioneer of the future house genre – the term for which he coined – alongside Dutch DJs Oliver Heldens and Don Diablo.[6] [7]

When asked about the origins of his name Tchami, he explained, "I used to travel a lot across Europe and Africa these past five years. Tchami is a name that has been given to me in Africa which is an honour. Fortunately it sounded catchy to me, so I kept it."[5]

Tchami often performs with the persona of a priest and a church theme. He wears a clerical collar and includes visuals such as an altar and stained glass windows. In an interview he explained that "it is my message, being spiritual. I think my music is about that too".[8]

Musical style

Tchami most commonly produces music he has called future house.[5] In an interview with Complex Media, Tchami said

[5]

Career

2013–2014

On 5 December 2013, Tchami released his first EP "Promesses" for free under the Fool's Gold Records label. Both of the EP's tracks were re-released as singles; "Shot Caller" on 17 December 2014,[9] and "Promesses" on 4 January 2015 under Ministry of Sound, which features vocals from Kaleem Taylor. The latter peaked at number 7 on the Official Singles Chart. On 18 April 2014, Tchami released his debut single "Untrue" under the Spinnin' Records label.[10] Tchami had co-wrote DJ Snake's and Lil Jon's hit single "Turn Down for What".[11]

2015–present

He launched his own record label, called Confession.[12] [13]

On 12 March 2015, he announced his debut extended play titled After Life.[14] He uploaded his new song "After Life" featuring vocals from Stacy Barthe and is part of the After Life EP along with "Missing You", which has also been released by Tchami and AC Slater.[15] [16] [17] [18] In October 2015, Tchami and fellow electronic producer DJ Snake were injured in a car crash.[19] [20] [21] [22] Consequently, both artists missed a scheduled performance at Toronto's Monster Mash festival.[23] His remix of AlunaGeorge's "You Know You Like It" was featured in the soundtrack of the 2015 movie "We Are Your Friends".[24]

After an 8-month break following the After Life EP, Tchami released "Siaw" on his own record label Confession as a free download on 18 August 2016.[25] The track was an experimental bass house influenced track which sampled KRS-One's Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight).[26] He then went on to release his only single of 2016, "Prophecy", on 20 September 2016. The track was a collaboration with mysterious Parisian producer Malaa, and again featured a more experimental bass house element compared to much of Tchami's earlier work.

On 3 February 2017, Tchami released "Adieu", widely believed the 1st single of his rumoured upcoming second EP.[27] The track was once again experimental, this time calmer than much of Tchami's earlier work. Tchami also released "World To Me" featuring London singer MNEK on Spotify, however the track was quickly made private although not taken down for unknown reasons. The track was included in his second EP, "Revelations EP", with new vocals from Luke James, alongside Adieu, Taiki Nulight collaboration "Godspell" (previously known among the dance music community unofficially as "Godspeed" and "Fallin"),[28] "Zeal", "Adieu, Pt. ll" and a Kaelyn Behr collaboration "Don't Let Me Down".[29] The Revelations EP was released on 25 August 2017.

His first full-length album, titled "Year Zero" was announced in the first half of 2020.[30] Some singles from the album and other songs he released in 2020 include "Proud" featuring vocals by Daecolm, "Ghosts" featuring vocals by HANA, "Buenos Aires", "Born Again", "Faith" featuring vocals sampled from Marlena Shaw, and "Praise" featuring vocals by Gunna (rapper). In 2020, he also released a remix for Justin Martin's song "Stay" featuring vocals from Dalilah.

Pardon My French

He is currently part of the Pardon My French team, a collective of four French DJs composed of DJ Snake, Mercer, Malaa and himself. Throughout the year 2016 and early 2017, DJ Snake did a world tour with Pardon My French Tour with Tchami and Mercer.

Confession

In 2015, Tchami announced that he would be launching a new record label called "Confession".[31] Throughout late 2018 Tchami toured North America with other DJs signed to the Confession label for the Confession tour.

Discography

See main article: Tchami discography.

Live performances

Something Wicked

Decadance 2017

No Redemption Tour (Tchami and Malaa)

CRSSD Festival

EDC Mexico 2018

Tchami x Malaa

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

Ultra Music Festival

The Calling

DJ Mag Top 100 DJs

YearPeak PositionNotes
2014118Out[39]
201562Up 56
2016109Exit (Down 47)
201795Re Entry (Up 14)
201882Up 13
2019120Exit (Down 38)
2020145Down 25

Notes and References

  1. News: Tchami Credits. mobile.ascap.com.
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F9K3cMDsQs
  3. Venzin . Megan . 8 April 2020 . The gospel according to Tchami . . Thrust Publishing Ltd. . Bresso was born in a village in the southwest of France, where he lived with his parents and his two younger sisters. They moved to the outskirts of Paris when he was eight years old, but his musical education began well before that. .
  4. Web site: Future House - Timeline - Facebook.
  5. Web site: DAD Mix 057: Tchami . 2022-09-06 . Complex . en.
  6. News: ANGELZ reveals details behind his thrilling 'Saint Thug' EP [Interview]]. Genosa. Wendel. 8 August 2016. Earmilk . 23 December 2016.
  7. Oliver Heldens' 20 Best Future House Songs Ever . Billboard . 26 January 2018.
  8. Web site: TCHAMI ON CONFESSION'S DIRECTION, HIS PRIEST PERSONA, AND A RETURN TO MELODIES [INTERVIEW] ]. 21 November 2018 . EDM.
  9. Web site: Shot Caller - Single de Tchami sur Apple Music.
  10. Web site: Untrue - Single de Tchami sur Apple Music.
  11. Web site: Tchami Co-Wrote DJ Snake's Biggest Track of the Year. Spence. K. 22 December 2014. Your EDM. 23 December 2016.
  12. News: Tchami Launches Confession Record Label & Announces New EP: Exclusive. Rishti. David. Billboard. 23 December 2016.
  13. Web site: Tchami Challenges Oliver Heldens For Future House Throne With Epic New Project. Tost. Miguel. 17 November 2015. Your EDM. 23 December 2016.
  14. News: Exclusive Premiere: Tchami Ponders 'After Life' on New EP, Music Video. Medved. Matt. Billboard. 23 December 2016.
  15. Web site: Premiere: Tchami Takes Us Deeper Into 'The After Life' on "Missing You". Khal. Complex. 23 December 2016.
  16. News: MIXED by Tchami – Thump. Vice.com. 6 May 2014.
  17. News: Tablature: Introducing Tchami. The Tab. 6 May 2014.
  18. News: Tchami Discography at Discogs. Discogs.com. 6 May 2014.
  19. News: DJ Snake and Tchami Injured in Car Accident, Cancel Tour Dates. Medved. Matt. 28 October 2015. Billboard. 23 December 2016.
  20. Web site: BREAKING: Tchami, DJ Snake & Manager Involved In Serious Car Crash. Rubinstein. Peter. 27 October 2015. Your EDM. 23 December 2016.
  21. News: DJ Snake And Tchami Injured In Car Accident. Cameron. John. 28 October 2015. We Got This Covered. en-US. 23 December 2016.
  22. News: DJ Snake and Tchami postpone tour after car crash. Markham. Alice. Mixmag. 23 December 2016.
  23. News: French producers Tchami and DJ Snake have been involved in a serious car accident. 7 November 2015. Ministry of Sound.
  24. News: 'We Are Your Friends' Movie Soundtrack: Kygo, Tchami, Pusha T Featured. Middleton. Ryan. 5 August 2015. Music Times. 23 December 2016.
  25. Web site: Tchami Releases Crazy Awesome Single "SIAW". Matthew. Meadow. 18 August 2016.
  26. Web site: Tchami's 'SIAW' - Discover the Sample Source.
  27. Web site: Tchami Bids Farewell To Future House But Still Astonishes [MUST LISTEN]]. Cody. Smith. 4 February 2017.
  28. Web site: Oliver Heldens - Heldeep Radio #139. soundcloud.com.
  29. Web site: Don Diablo - Hexagon Radio Episode 106. soundcloud.com.
  30. Web site: Tchami. 11 October 2020. www.facebook.com. en.
  31. Tchami Launches Confession Record Label & Announces New EP: Exclusive. 17 November 2015. Billboard.
  32. Web site: Tchami's Concert & Tour History | Concert Archives. www.concertarchives.org.
  33. Web site: Tchami & Malaa plot 11-stop North American No Redemption Tour.
  34. Web site: CRSSD Festival Spring 2018 Set Times, Event Info, & More!. Grant. Gilmore. 23 February 2018.
  35. Web site: Ultra Music Festival 2017 Set Times and Phase 3 Lineup Released. Jose D.. Duran. 9 March 2017. Miami New Times.
  36. Web site: Here Are the Ultra Music Festival 2018 Set Times. Jose D.. Duran. 22 March 2018. Miami New Times.
  37. Web site: Relive Tchami's jaw-dropping performance from Ultra 2019. 2 April 2019. We Rave You. en-US. 15 July 2019.
  38. Web site: Set Times · Ultra Music Festival . 2022-04-06 . Ultra Music Festival . en-US.
  39. Web site: Top 100 (250) DJ MAG 1997 - 2018 | Top 100 DJ MAG DJS VK Music Музыка 2019 2020. M.vk.com. 15 December 2019.

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