Chromeo
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Chromeo performing at the Monolith Festival in 2009. From left: David Macklovitch, Patrick Gemayel | |
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Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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Years active | 2002 | –present
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Chromeo is a Canadian electro-funk duo from Montreal, formed in 2002 by David "Dave 1" Macklovitch and Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel.
History
The duo met in the mid-1990s at Collège Stanislas in Montreal. Considering their backgrounds, the two childhood friends jokingly describe themselves as "the only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture".[4] Around the time when they were both 15, Macklovitch joined Gemayel's band.[5][6] During this time, Macklovitch's younger brother A-Trak (of Duck Sauce) started winning the Disco Mix Club Championships, becoming World Champion in 1997.[7] After the band, Dave 1 and P-Thugg started to produce hip hop music together. Also, at this time Tiga was working with Dave 1 at a record store and asked Dave 1 to work on a project for his label, Turbo.[6] Dave 1 and P-Thugg signed as Chromeo and started creating music together.
Their 2004 debut album, She's in Control, defined Chromeo and started their music career. Reviews were mostly favorable, comparing the sound to 1980s groups like Hall & Oates,[8][9] Klymaxx and Sylvester.[10] "Needy Girl" became a worldwide club hit.[11] According to Dave 1, "She's in Control didn't blow up. But we had "Needy Girl", and "Needy Girl" was like a musical passport. That song went all around the world and DJs played it everywhere". The song "You're So Gangsta" was featured as the theme tune for the PC game Space Colony. In 2005, Chromeo released a mix CD of funky dance tracks on Eskimo Belgium records entitled Un Joli Mix Pour Toi (French for: A Nice Mix for You). In 2006, the group was featured in DJ Mehdi's song "I Am Somebody". During early 2007, Chromeo supported indie rock group Bloc Party on their British tour.[11]
After a three-year break, they released a second album, Fancy Footwork, which was also positively reviewed.[12][13] Chromeo and Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates teamed up in the Summer of 2008 for a jam session on Live from Daryl's House.[14] They would team up once again for a live performance at the 2010 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN.[15] Chromeo released their third studio album entitled Business Casual to critical acclaim on September 14, 2010.[16] In the time since the release, the music video for "Night by Night" has received over 4 million views on YouTube,[17] the band has appeared on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic,[18] been on the cover of Future Magazine,[19] and sold out The Forum in London.[20]
At the beginning of March 2011, Chromeo sent out notice that they had recorded the "world's smallest album", entitled Drive Time, which consists of 55 songs in only 183 seconds.[21] About a week later, it was revealed that Drive Time is actually a free musical Nokia Own Voice satellite navigation pack for Ovi Maps, made for usage with Nokia's compatible cell phones.[22] A red vinyl 5" single consisting of regular, instrumental and a cappella versions of "Turn Left" and "Follow" was released to promote it, with a sticker on the shrink wrap saying that it was a numbered limited edition of 40 copies.
Early September 2013, the group announced their fourth album White Women with a trailer video featuring the track "Over Your Shoulder".[23] It was released May 9, 2014, in Ireland and May 12 elsewhere.
Members
- Dave 1 (real name David Macklovitch, born June 7, 1978)[24] on guitar and lead vocals.[25] Macklovitch earned his Ph.D. in French Literature from Columbia University and is currently appointed as lecturer in French at Barnard College.[26][27][28]
- P-Thugg (real name Patrick Gemayel, born in Lebanon on July 31, 1979) on keyboards, synthesizers and talk box. He moved to Canada at the age of 8.
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||
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CAN [29] |
AUS [30] |
BEL (FL) [31] |
FRA [32] |
IRE [33] |
SWI [34] |
UK [35] |
US [36] | ||
She's in Control |
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Fancy Footwork |
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Business Casual |
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44 | — | — | — | — | — | 151 | 70 |
White Women |
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6 | 50 | 82 | 182 | 70 | 49 | 42 | 11 |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||
Extended plays
Title | Album details |
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iTunes Live from Montreal |
Mix albums
Title | Album details |
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Chromeo Presents Un Joli Mix pour Toi |
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Ce Soir on Danse! |
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DJ-Kicks: Chromeo |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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CAN [40] |
UK [41] | |||
"You're So Gangsta" | 2002 | — | — | She's in Control |
"Destination: Overdrive" | 2003 | — | — | |
"Needy Girl" | 2004 | — | 189 | |
"Me & My Man" | — | — | ||
"Rage!" | 2005 | — | — | |
"Fancy Footwork" | 2007 | — | 185 | Fancy Footwork |
"Tenderoni" | — | — | ||
"Bonafied Lovin" | — | — | ||
"I Can't Tell You Why" | 2009 | — | — | DJ-Kicks: Chromeo |
"Night by Night" | — | — | Business Casual | |
"Don't Turn the Lights On" | 2010 | — | — | |
"Hot Mess" | 2011 | — | — | |
"When the Night Falls" (featuring Solange Knowles) |
— | — | ||
"Over Your Shoulder" | 2013 | — | — | White Women |
"Come Alive" (featuring Toro y Moi) |
2014 | — | ||
"Sexy Socialite" | — | — | ||
"Jealous (I Ain't with It)" | 12 | — | ||
"Old 45s" | 2015 | — | — | |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"I Am Somebody" (DJ Mehdi featuring Chromeo) |
2006 | Lucky Boy |
"Legs" (Chuck Inglish featuring Chromeo) |
2014 | Convertibles |
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Album |
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"Chrome Knight" (Surkin featuring Chromeo) |
2008 | Next of Kin: Mark II[42] |
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) |
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"Needy Girl" | 2004 | Tomorrow's Brightest Minds[43] |
"Rage!" | 2005 | Moh Azima[44] |
"I Am Somebody" (DJ Mehdi featuring Chromeo) | 2006 | So Me[45] |
"Tenderoni" | 2007 | Jérémie Rozan and Martial Schmeltz[46] |
"Bonafied Lovin" | Nima Nourizadeh[43] | |
"Fancy Footwork" | 2008 | Ben Levine[47] |
"Momma's Boy" | Stéphane Manel[48] | |
"Night by Night" | 2009 | Jérémie Rozan[49] |
"Don't Turn the Lights On" | 2010 | Keith Schofield[50] |
"Hot Mess" | Jérémie Rozan[51] | |
"When the Night Falls" | 2011 | DANIELS[52] |
"Come Alive" (featuring Toro y Moi) | 2014 | Alex Southam[53] |
"Jealous (I Ain't with It)" | Ryan Hope[54] | |
"Legs" (Chuck Inglish featuring Chromeo) | Andreis Costa[55] | |
"Old 45's" | Dugan O'Neal[56] |
Remixes
Title | Year | Artist |
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"Future"[57] | 2004 | Cut Copy |
"Breathe" | 2006 | Lenny Kravitz |
"Sea Lion Woman"[58] | 2007 | Feist |
"Cross the Dancefloor"[59] | 2008 | Treasure Fingers |
"The Kids Don't Stand a Chance"[60] | Vampire Weekend | |
"What You Need"[61] | 2010 | Tiga |
"Superstar" | Aeroplane | |
"A Long Time"[62] | 2011 | Mayer Hawthorne |
"What You Want"[63] | 2013 | Boys Noize |
"Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)"[64] | Donna Summer |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2007 | Bucky Award | Best Sweatin' to the Indies Workout Song | "Fancy Footwork" | Won[65] |
2008 | Woodie Award | Left Field Woodie | N/A | Won[66] |
2008 | Juno Award | Dance Recording of the Year | Fancy Footwork | Nominated[67] |
2011 | Juno Award | Dance Recording of the Year | Business Casual | Nominated[68] |
2011 | MTV Video Music Award | Best Special Effects | "Don't Turn the Lights On" | Nominated[69] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 DeLuca, Dan (August 30, 2014). "Chromeo are lords of neo-disco at Made in America". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philly.com. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ O'Donnell, Kevin (September 14, 2010). "Chromeo Team Up With Vampire Weekend". Spin. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Sisario, Ben (October 6, 2010). "Looking to a Sneaker for a Band's Big Break". The New York Times. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Chromeo on Myspace. Retrieved on 2011-02-21.
- ↑ Franciscovich, Matt (30 September 2009). "Kicking It With Chromeo". Jambands.com.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Joseph, Aaron (July 2007). "P-Thugg interview @ The Official Chromeo Make Up Party". MVRemix. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ↑ "DMC World Champions". DMC World DJ Championships. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ↑ vinnie baggadonuts, changed man (February 2004). "cd review CHROMEO - SHE'S IN CONTROL". tastes like chicken. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ↑ Pytlik, Mark (22 February 2004). "Album Review Chromeo She's In Control". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ↑ Telling, Gillian (26 February 2004). "Review: She's In Control". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 4 April 2010.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Chromeo". ION Magazine. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ↑ "Review: Fancy Footwork". StarPulse.
- ↑ "Chromeo – Fancy Footwork (Review)". URB.com. 24 July 2007. Archived from the original on 2014-01-08.
- ↑ Byrne, Katie (28 July 2008). "Chromeo And Daryl Hall — Yes, Of Hall & Oates — Team Up For Sure-To-Be-Epic Jam Session". MTV Newsroom. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ↑ "Bonnaroo 2010 Lineup". Bonnaroo Music Festival. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ↑ Chromeo YouTube Channel
- ↑ Chromeo - "Night By Night" Video on YouTube
- ↑ "Chromeo". Morning Becomes Eclectic. 30 August 2010. KCRW.
- ↑ "Chromeo – In The Studio With Future Music Magazine". 17 April 2011.
- ↑ "Greenmoney Rinse Mix + Chromeo Afterparty". 23 November 2011.
- ↑ "Chromeo Make "World's Smallest Album"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ↑ "Nokia - Own Voice for Ovi Maps". Nokia. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ↑ Chromeo New Album Trailer on YouTube
- ↑ "Chromeo Interview". Winnie Cooper. 3 November 2010.
- ↑ "Chromeo Bio, Music, News & Shows". DJZ.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ↑ Jackman, Robert (2007). "Chromeo Fancy Footwork Review". BBC Music. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ↑ "Department of French and Romance Philology - Graduate Student Profiles". Columbia.edu. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ↑ "Faculty". Barnard College. Archived from the original on 2013-10-19.
- ↑ Peak chart positions for albums in Canada:
- Business Casual: "Albums : Top 100". Jam! Canoe.ca. September 23, 2010. Archived from the original on September 28, 2010. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- White Women: "Chromeo – Chart history: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Discography Chromeo". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Discografie Chromeo" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Discographie Chromeo" (in French). lescharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Discography Chromeo". irish-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Discography Chromeo". swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Peak chart positions for albums in the United Kingdom:
- Business Casual: Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: Chris C. – CZR". Zobbel. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- White Women: "Chromeo" (SELECT "ALBUMS" TAB). Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Chromeo – Chart history: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "iTunes Live from Montreal by Chromeo". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Un Joli Mix Pour Toi – Chromeo". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Ce soir on danse – Chromeo – CD album" (in French). Fnac. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Chromeo – Chart history: Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: Chris C. – CZR". Zobbel. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Next Of Kin, Mark II – EP by Surkin". iTunes Store (FR). Apple. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 "Chromeo". IMVDb. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Gottlieb, Steven (July 21, 2005). "NEW RELEASE: Chromeo "Rage"". VideoStatic. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "DJ Mehdi – "DJ Mehdi/I Am Somebody [Paris Version]"". VH1. Viacom. April 5, 2007. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Chromeo – "Tenderoni"". VH1. Viacom. August 22, 2007. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Chromeo – "Fancy Footwork"". VH1. Viacom. May 7, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Knight, David (August 19, 2008). "Chromeo's Momma's Boy by Stéphane Manel". Promo News. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Ryan, Chris (December 3, 2009). "Video Premiere: Chromeo, 'Night By Night'". MTV Buzzworthy. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Knight, David (August 10, 2010). "Chromeo's Don't Turn The Lights On by Keith Schofield". Promo News. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Ryan, Chris (November 30, 2010). "New Video: Chromeo, 'Hot Mess'". MTV Buzzworthy. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Knight, David (August 17, 2011). "Chromeo 'When The Night Falls' by DANIELS". Promo News. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Minsker, Evan (January 30, 2014). "Video: Chromeo Featuring Toro Y Moi: "Come Alive"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Minsker, Evan (March 18, 2014). "Watch Chromeo's Video for "Jealous (I Ain't With It)"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Gottlieb, Steven (June 4, 2014). "Chuck Inglish "Legs" (Andreis Costa, dir.)". VideoStatic. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Minsker, Evan (September 30, 2014). "Chromeo Hang With Haim and Napoleon Dynamite 's Jon Heder in Their "Old 45's" Video". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Saturdays – EP by Cut Copy". iTunes Store (AU). Apple. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "New Feist – "Sea Lion Woman (Chromeo Remix)"". Stereogum. May 9, 2007. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Scion Sampler Vol. 22: Fool's Gold Remixed – EP by Various Artists". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance – Single by Vampire Weekend". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "What You Need (Remixes) – EP by Tiga". iTunes Store (GB). Apple. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "A Long Time – Single by Mayer Hawthorne". iTunes Store (GB). Apple. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Ich R U / What You Want Remixes (Bonus Track Version) – EP by Boys Noize". iTunes Store (DE). Apple. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Reilly, Dan (August 28, 2013). "Chromeo Update Donna Summer's 'Love Is in Control' for Nu-Disco Era". Spin. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Lawrence, Grant (December 19, 2007). "The 2007 Bucky Awards". CBC Radio 3. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "mtvU Woodie Awards | 2008". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Dion leads the Juno pack". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia News. February 6, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "2011 Juno Award Winners". Tribute. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Best Special Effects Nominees". MTV. Viacom. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
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