| The Partysquad | |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Origin: | Netherlands |
| Genre: | Dance, hip hop, electro house, hip house, reggae fusion, dub, trap, hardstyle |
| Years Active: | 1998–present |
| Label: | Universal, Mad Decent, Spinnin', Rebel Yard, TopNotch, Dim Mak, Warner Music Benelux |
| Associated Acts: | Armand van Helden, A-Trak, Major Lazer, M.I.A., The Opposites |
| Current Members: | DJ Jerry MC Ruben MC Laurent |
The Partysquad is a Dutch DJ production team. It consists of Jerry Leembruggen, Ruben Fernhout and Lorenzo Biemans. Since the early 2000s they have had 12 singles charting on the Dutch Top 40.[1] They produced part of British rapper M.I.A.'s fourth and fifth albums, Matangi, released in 2013, and AIM, released in 2016.
The Partysquad started producing in the hip hop genre, collaborating with many Dutch rappers. In 2006, they released a hip hop album titled De Bazen Van De Club. The album spawned 6 singles between 2006 and 2007, all of which charted on the Dutch Single Top 100 chart. The song "Rampeneren" with Ali B and Yes-R also peaked at No. 4 on the Dutch Top 40. "Wat Wil Je Doen" was featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 Dutch comedy film Het Schnitzelparadijs.
Since 2007, the group switched to producing in a wide range of music genres including electro house, reggae, dub and trap. They have performed as opening acts for 50 Cent, Kanye West and the Pussycat Dolls, among others.
In 2008, the group went on hiatus, after DJ Jerry had a car accident which left him in coma. As he recovered, the Partysquad made a comeback in 2010, collaborating with Afrojack for the single "A Msterdamn". In 2009, they signed to Diplo's record label Mad Decent and released their first international EP Hollertronix #10 under the label.[2] Their breakthrough on the U.S. dance scene came with the reggae-influenced collaboration track with Major Lazer titled "Original Don". After the success of the song, the Partysquad created a 6-song EP Badman Rave EP, which expanded on the style of "Original Don". The group described their sound as "experimental rave EDM". The Partysquad created their own label Rebel Yard, as sub-label of Spinnin' Records. Among the artists signed to the label are DJs and producers Armand van Helden, A-Trak, Boaz, FS Green, Major Lazer and Yellow Claw, and rappers M.I.A., Sjaak and the Opposites.[3]
In 2014, the Partysquad remixed "Dibby Dibby Sound" by DJ Fresh vs. Jay Fay featuring Ms. Dynamite.
In 2018, the Partysquad brought together more than sixty artists on their 20-track album Nachtwacht, including Ronnie Flex, Lil Kleine, Bizzey, Outsiders and Mr. Polska.
In 2021, MC Laurent joined the group and started performing live shows with DJ Jerry so MC Ruben could fully focus on making music. In 2022, they signed an exclusive licensing deal with Warner Music Benelux and released new Dutch singles including the titles "Antoon", "Broederliefde" and "LA$$A".
| Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL [4] | ||||
| "Wat Wil Je Doen" (featuring Willie Wartaal, SpaceKees, Darryl, Heist Rockah and The Opposites) | 2005 | 12 | De Bazen Van De Club | |
| "I'm Sorry" (vs. RMXCRW featuring Gio) | 2006 | 14 | ||
| "Non Stop" (featuring Brainpower) | 2007 | 26 | ||
| "Stuk" (featuring Dio, Sef, Sjaak and Reverse) | 2008 | 11 | rowspan="13" | |
| "Drop Down (Do My Dance)" (with Afrojack) | 12 | |||
| "Licht van de Laser" (featuring Sef, Dio and Sjaak) | 2009 | 11 | ||
| "A Msterdamn" (vs. Afrojack) | 2010 | 86 | ||
| "Lucky Star" (with DJ Alvaro) | 89 | |||
| "Ik Ga Hard" (with Adje, Gers, Jayh and Reverse) | 2011 | 8 | ||
| "Body Language (Ride)" (featuring Rochelle and Jayh) | 91 | |||
| "Helemaal Naar de Klote" (featuring Jayh, Sjaak and Reverse) | 2013 | 14 | ||
| "#Pantsdown" (with Mitchell Niemeyer) | 71 | |||
| "P.o.v. 2.0" (with The Death Set featuring Diplo) | — | |||
| "C'est la vie" (featuring Josylvio, Bizzey, Hansie and Broertje) | 2017 | 39 | ||
| "Lit" (featuring Equalz) | 2018 | 28 | ||
| "Wat heb je nodig" (with Diztortion featuring Broederliefde) | 2021 | 76 | ||
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Other releases
Remixes (known)
| Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL | ||||
| "Rampeneren" (Ali B featuring Yes-R and The Partysquad) | 2006 | 6 | Petje Af | |
| "Hard to Get" (Gio featuring Ali B, The Partysquad and Ambush) | 41 | First | ||
| "Whoop Whoop" (DiceCream featuring The Partysquad, Reverse, Darryl and Sjaak) | 2008 | 29 | De Blaastest Het Album | |
| "Original Don" (Major Lazer featuring The Partysquad) | 2011 | 98 | Original Don | |
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
| Year | Other artist(s) | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Mash Up the Dance" | 2013 | Major Lazer, Ward 21 | Free the Universe |
| "Rainbow" | 2015 | Modestep | London Road |