Classixx
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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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[edit] 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]
[edit] 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]
[edit] 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[when?].
[edit] Discography
Original Production
- Mayer Hawthorne - "No Strings" (Produced by Classixx) (2010)
- Classixx - I'll Get You featuring Jeppe (2009) [Kitsune Records][18]
- Classixx - Into the Valley (feat. Karl Dixon) (2011) [Green Label Sound]
Remix Work
- Phoenix - Lisztomania (Classixx Version)
- Fischerspooner - We Are Electric (Classixx Remix)
- [Holy Ghost] - I will Come Back (CLASSIX ACAPULCO NIGHTS VERSION)
- Ladyhawke - Magic (Classixx Version)
- Major Lazer - Cash Flow (Classixx Glass-Bottom Dub)
- Mayer Hawthorne - Green Eyed Love (Classixx Remix)[19]
- Yacht - Psychic City (Classixx Version)
- The Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let me Go (Classixx Remix)
- Beni - My Love Sees You (Classixx Remix)
- Drop the Lime - Devil's Eyes (CLASSIXX B-LIVE MIX)
- Shiny Toy Guns - Starts with One (Classixx Remix) [20]
- Active Child - When Your Love is Safe (Classixx Remix)
[edit] References
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- ^ Hood, John (March 18, 2010). "Classixx is L.A.'s new dynamite duo", Miami New Times. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
- ^ Costello, Jesse (March 16, 2010). "Classixx interview: SXSW 2010", Spinner. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
- ^ a b Giambalvo, Carole (August 7, 2009). "SoundCheck: Hippiefest II, Tides of Man, Classixx, Emery, Candy Bars", St. Petersburg Times, p. 39.
- ^ http://www.killahbeez.com/2009/12/26/q-a-michael-of-classixx/ Killahbeez Interviews December 26, 2009.
- ^ http://fancysounds.blogspot.com/2008/12/interview-with-tyler-from-classixx.html Fancy Sounds Interview February 2008.
- ^ http://fancysounds.blogspot.com/2008/12/interview-with-tyler-from-classixx.html
- ^ http://www.funkyhousemusic.com/2010/03/26/wmc-2010-classixx-karmalooptv-interview/
- ^ http://thenumber20.com/2009/07/30/oh-yeah-classixx/
- ^ http://www.killahbeez.com/2009/12/26/q-a-michael-of-classixx/ Killabeez Interviews.
- ^ http://www.killahbeez.com/2009/12/26/q-a-michael-of-classixx/ Killabeez Interviews
- ^ http://stereogum.com/66641/classixx_remix_phoenix/mp3s/
- ^ Benson, Denise (March 10, 2010). "Denise Benson's best bets", Eye Weekly. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
- ^ Mudhar, Raju (February 11, 2010). "Concert sampler", Toronto Star, p. E2.
- ^ a b http://www.ohhcrapp.net/2007/12/classixx-l.html
- ^ Guidry, Jake (January 8, 2010). "CLASSIXX To Get Sensual At Smart Bar This Saturday", Chicagoist. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
- ^ Hogan, Marc (June 12, 2009). "Album review: Various Artists: Kitsuné Maison 7: The Lucky One", Pitchfork.com. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
- ^ (May 24, 2009). "Underrated / Overrated", Los Angeles Times, p. D3.
- ^ http://hypebeast.com/2009/05/kitsune-and-the-cobrasnake-present-classixx-feat-jeppe-ill-get-you/
- ^ http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2009/10/mayer-hawthorne-green-eyed-love-classixx-remix
- ^ http://www.etmusiquepourtous.com/2009/12/shiny-toy-guns-starts-with-one-classixx-remix/ A Hector Mendoza Jr. Production.
