Ookay

Ookay

Ookay performing in 2014
Background information
Birth name Abraham Laguna
Born (1992-01-10) January 10, 1992
Chula Vista, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • musician
Instruments
Years active 2010–present
Labels
Associated acts

Abraham 'Abe' Laguna, known by his stage name Ookay, is an American electronic dance music producer, DJ and musician.

Career

Laguna is based in Los Angeles and his father is a bassist who performed a bass solo during Ookay's Father's Day set at EDC 2015. More recently, Ookay teamed up with Diplo to remix Avicii's "You Make Me".

2014: Bouncer and debut EP

On March 10, 2014, Showtek and Ookay released a single titled "Bouncer" via Showtek's label Skink Records.[1][2] An official music video was uploaded by Spinnin' Records' YouTube channel two weeks later.[3]

On November 7, 2014, Ookay released his debut EP "Ghost" via Steve Aoki's label Dim Mak Records.[4] When asked about his inspirations of creating the EP, Ookay said "I really wanted to push the boundaries of my skill. It's kind of a punch in the shoulder to my fans who get mad when I make anything other than trap. So I made an entire EP that's pretty much not trap (except Egg Drop Soup). Really trying to convince everyone that i'm not a one-trick-pony".[5]

2016: Thief and SoundCloud

On March 25, 2016, Ookay released a single titled "Thief" on digital platforms.[6] A music video produced by Davin Tjen and directed by Rumena Dinevska for the song was uploaded onto Ookay's YouTube channel five days later.[7][8] When asked when he started working on the song, Ookay said "...a year ago right after I came back from Coachella 2015".[9] As of August 19, 2016, the song peaked at 27th on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart.[10]

On October 7, 2016, Ookay released his second extended play titled "Cocoon" consisting of five songs.[11] Speaking about fellow DJ and friend, Big Makk who died from a car crash in August,[12] Ookay said "I can't believe that it had to be this way and I didn't even get to say goodbye".[11] A tribute event, in which Ookay was a performer, had raised $8,000 in donations with all proceeds going to Big Makk’s family.[13]

2017: Stay Forever and Chasing Colors

Ookay released "Stay Forever" as a single for Valentines Day.[14] He later collaborated with Marshmello to release the single "Chasing Colors" featuring vocals by Noah Cyrus.[15][16][17]

Discography

References

  1. ↑ "Bouncer - Single by Showtek & Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  2. ↑ "CODE First Play: Showtek & Ookay, 'Bouncer'". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
  3. ↑ Spinnin' Records (March 24, 2014), Showtek & Ookay - Bouncer (Official Video), retrieved 2016-08-18
  4. ↑ "Ghost - EP by Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  5. ↑ Staff, Your EDM (November 22, 2014). "Ookay Ghosted His Own Production - Ghost EP, A Tour, and Some Hot New and Bonus DLs". Your EDM. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  6. ↑ "Thief - Single by Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  7. ↑ "Love Is the Answer In Ookay's 'Thief' Clip". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
  8. ↑ Ookay (June 30, 2016), Ookay - Thief (Official Music Video), retrieved 2016-08-18
  9. ↑ "Love Is the Answer In Ookay's 'Thief' Clip". Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  10. ↑ "EDM Digital Songs: Top Dance Music Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  11. 1 2 "Ookay Breaks Out of His Shell on New 'Cocoon' EP: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
  12. ↑ "Mad Decent Artist Big Makk Killed in Car Crash". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
  13. ↑ "Big Makk Tribute Event at Orlando Nightclub Raises Over $8K in Donations". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
  14. ↑ Leopold, Adam (2017-02-15). "Ookay Drops Diverse Track to Celebrate Valentine's Day". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  15. ↑ Bein, Kat (24 February 2017). "Marshmello, Ookay & Noah Cyrus Are Living High on 'Chasing Colors': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  16. ↑ "Marshmello and Ookay Release ‘Chasing Colors’ Feat. Noah Cyrus". EDM Chicago. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  17. ↑ Kusnierek, Timmy (2017-02-22). "FIRST LISTEN: Marshmello Reveals Ookay Collab Dropping Friday In New Vid". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
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