Classixx

Classixx is an American production and DJ duo, based in Los Angeles, composed of Michael David and Tyler Blake.[1][2] They were previously known as Young Americans.[3]

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Biography

Tyler Blake and Michael David, childhood friends, started a DJ duo in the suburbs of Los Angeles.[4] The name Classixx came from their liking of Classic Compilations of different music.[5] The DJ duo is influenced by a plethora of music, ranging from old school R&B to Paul Simon to Kraftwerk.[6]

Personal life

Classixx is currently living in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.[7] David and Blake are childhood friends and attended the same middle school together.[8]

Career

David spent the first half of the 2000's releasing his own music and touring in a band as a guitar player while Blake attended the Berklee School of Music.[3] In 2005, David left his previous band and Blake dropped out of music school. Soon after, Classixx was formed. In their early twenties, Classixx began to define a new sound for the Los Angeles electronic music scene.[9] A change from the banger-driven Electro that had been dominating dance floors, their smooth blend of disco, new wave, funk, house, and indie rock caught the ears of music aficionados, fans and artists alike.[10] Recent remixes for groundbreaking and diverse artists include Phoenix,[11] Mayer Hawthorne, Holy Ghost, Ladyhawke, Fischerspooner, Groove Armada, Yacht,[12] Beni, Drop the Lime[13] and Major Lazer.[14] According to Chicagoist, Classixx "became staples in DJ sets all over the world".[15]

Pitchfork Media wrote that the duo gave Phoenix's "Lisztomania" "a gorgeously pillowy synth-disco framework".[16] The Los Angeles Times called it "pure disco cotton candy".[17]

Following the release of their debut hit single, “I’ll Get You” featuring Jeppe (Junior Senior),[14] in the summer of 2009 on Paris based Kitsune Records, Classixx is now prepping their debut album for release this winter.

Discography

Original Production

Remix Work

References

  1. ^ Hood, John (March 18, 2010). "Classixx is L.A.'s new dynamite duo", Miami New Times. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  2. ^ Costello, Jesse (March 16, 2010). "Classixx interview: SXSW 2010", Spinner. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Giambalvo, Carole (August 7, 2009). "SoundCheck: Hippiefest II, Tides of Man, Classixx, Emery, Candy Bars", St. Petersburg Times, p. 39.
  4. ^ http://www.killahbeez.com/2009/12/26/q-a-michael-of-classixx/ Killahbeez Interviews December 26, 2009.
  5. ^ http://fancysounds.blogspot.com/2008/12/interview-with-tyler-from-classixx.html Fancy Sounds Interview February 2008.
  6. ^ http://fancysounds.blogspot.com/2008/12/interview-with-tyler-from-classixx.html
  7. ^ http://www.funkyhousemusic.com/2010/03/26/wmc-2010-classixx-karmalooptv-interview/
  8. ^ http://thenumber20.com/2009/07/30/oh-yeah-classixx/
  9. ^ http://www.killahbeez.com/2009/12/26/q-a-michael-of-classixx/ Killabeez Interviews.
  10. ^ http://www.killahbeez.com/2009/12/26/q-a-michael-of-classixx/ Killabeez Interviews
  11. ^ http://stereogum.com/66641/classixx_remix_phoenix/mp3s/
  12. ^ Benson, Denise (March 10, 2010). "Denise Benson's best bets", Eye Weekly. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  13. ^ Mudhar, Raju (February 11, 2010). "Concert sampler", Toronto Star, p. E2.
  14. ^ a b http://www.ohhcrapp.net/2007/12/classixx-l.html
  15. ^ Guidry, Jake (January 8, 2010). "CLASSIXX To Get Sensual At Smart Bar This Saturday", Chicagoist. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  16. ^ Hogan, Marc (June 12, 2009). "Album review: Various Artists: Kitsuné Maison 7: The Lucky One", Pitchfork.com. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  17. ^ (May 24, 2009). "Underrated / Overrated", Los Angeles Times, p. D3.
  18. ^ http://hypebeast.com/2009/05/kitsune-and-the-cobrasnake-present-classixx-feat-jeppe-ill-get-you/
  19. ^ http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2009/10/mayer-hawthorne-green-eyed-love-classixx-remix
  20. ^ http://www.etmusiquepourtous.com/2009/12/shiny-toy-guns-starts-with-one-classixx-remix/ A Hector Mendoza Jr. Production.

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