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Dominic Maker
Dom in 2013
Dom in 2013
Background information
Born (1986-09-12) 12 September 1986 (age 38)
Brighton, England
GenresPost-dubstep, ambient, future garage, art pop
Years active2008–present

Dominic Maker is an English Grammy-nominated record producer and songwriter from Brighton. He is best known as one half of the duo Mount Kimbie and for his production work for artists such as James Blake, Slowthai, Rosalía and Jay-Z.[1] Dom Maker initially met Kai Campos at Southbank uni where he was studying film.[2] Their debut album was released in 2010[3] and since signing to Warp in 2012 they have released a further two albums.[4]

After moving to L.A. in 2017, he began to work more closely with James Blake, co-producing and co-writing a number of tracks on the album Assume Form.[5] Through this he worked with Jay-Z on "MaNyfaCedGod".[1]

He professes to not listening to much music outside work but has often been forced to in his new role as a producer for research purposes stating: "I don’t know that world very well, so I need to become more familiar with the things that are going on and the techniques people use...It does feel a little bit like research. Another project for James and I, we’re working with this guy Swavay, who’s a really great rapper from Atlanta."[1]

In 2020, he was announced as co-producer for James Blake's new single "You're Too Precious"[6] and in May he was announced as the producer of Slowthai's single "Bodybag".[7] Along with artists like Erick the Architect from Flatbush Zombies,[8] he also co-produced James Blake's latest release, the Before EP, and together with Blake, they produced Starrah's single "Keep Calm" which was released on 23 October 2020.[9]

Maker collaborated on the tracks "Feel Away", "Focus" and "Push" from Slowthai's UK number one album Tyron. Following an interview with Highsnobiety, the "Feel Away" collaboration was described by Maker as an “instinctive piece of music”, going on to discuss how the track came to fruition. “You know who would be sick on this?” Ty suggested. “James — James should sing on it.” Maker sent the track to Blake, who was in New York at the time, and received his contribution a day later, with additional vocals and piano.[10]

In 2021, Maker contributed to the soundtrack of the Oscar-winning short film Two Distant Strangers, co-producing the closing track "Two Distant Strangers" which features Joey Badass.[11]

Maker, along with James Blake, co-produced the unreleased Travis Scott and Westside Gunn track that was premiered at the Cactus Jack Dior Summer 2022 fashion show in Paris.[12][13][14]

In November 2021, Maker received a Grammy nomination for his co production work on James Blake's track 'Before'. The song was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Recording.[15]

In July 2022 Dom remixed the title track from Flume’s 2022 album ‘Palaces’, for which he brought Zelooperz for a new remix feature alongside the existing guest appearance from Gorillaz and Blur’s Damon Albarn.[16]

September 2022 saw Dom announce the first full-length Mount Kimbie release since 2017’s Love What Survives. His half of the double album, entitled ‘Die Cuts’ will release along with the full project in November 2022.[17]

Maker preluded the release of the album with a double-sided single release, with ‘A Deities Encore’ featuring Liv.e and ‘In Your Eyes’ featuring Slowthai and Danny Brown.[18] ‘Locked In’, a bonus track featuring Maxo Kream and Pa Salieu, was released the day prior to the album announcement.[19]

Discography

Production

Title Artist(s) Role Produced by Album Year
"MaNyfaCedGod" Jay-Z Co-producer James Blake, Dom Maker 4:44 2017
"Assume Form" James Blake Dan Foat, James Blake, Dom Maker Assume Form 2019
"Into the Red"
"Can't Believe the Way We Flow"
"Don't Miss It"
"Power On" Producer
"I'll Come Too"
"Barefoot in the Park" James Blake, Rosalía Co-producer
"You're Too Precious" James Blake Co-producer / songwriter James Blake, Dom Maker Non-album single 2020
"BB (BODYBAG)" Slowthai Producer Dom Maker Non-album single
"I Keep Calling" James Blake Co-producer Erick the Architect, James Blake,

Khushi, Josh Stadlen, Jameela Jamil, Dom Maker

Before (EP)
"Before" James Blake, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil
"Summer of Now" James Blake, Jameela Jamil, Dom Maker
"Keep Calm" Starrah Co-producer James Blake, Dom Maker Non-album single 2020
"Feel Away" Slowthai, James Blake, Mount Kimbie Producer Dom Maker Tyron 2021
"Focus" Slowthai Co-producer Kenny Beats, Dom Maker
"Push" Slowthai, Deb Never Co-producer Kwes Darko, Dom Maker
"Say What You Will" James Blake Co-producer James Blake, Dom Maker, Josh Stadlen, Jameela Jamil Friends That Break Your Heart 2021
"In the Fire" Dave, Fredo, Ghetts, Giggs, Meekz Co-producer Dave, James Blake, Kyle Evans, Dom Maker We're All Alone in This Together 2021
"Both Sides of a Smile" Dave, James Blake Co-producer James Blake, Dom Maker, Kyle Evans
"Runnin" Isaiah Rashad, ScHoolboy Q Co-producer Kenny Beats, Dom Maker Non-album single 2021
"I Need" Tony Seltzer, HAWA Co-producer Tony Seltzer, Dom Maker Hey Tony 2021
"Famous Last Words" James Blake Co-producer James Blake, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil Friends That Break Your Heart 2021
"Coming Back" James Blake, SZA Co-producer James Blake, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil, Khushi
"I'm So Blessed You're Mine" James Blake Co-producer James Blake, Khushi, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil, Josh Stadlen
"Foot Forward" James Blake Co-producer James Blake, Metro Boomin, Frank Dukes, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil
"Show Me" James Blake, Monica Martin Co-producer James Blake, Dom Maker, Khushi, Jameela Jamil
"Say What You Will" James Blake Co-producer James Blake, Dom Maker, Josh Stadlen, Jameela Jamil
"Lost Angel Nights" James Blake Co-producer James Blake, Dom Maker, Khushi, Jameela Jamil
"CRIPSTIAN" Maxo Kream Co-producer teej, Dom Maker Weight Of The World 2021
"Palaces (feat. Zelooperz & Damon Albarn) [Mount Kimbie Die Cuts Remix]" Flume Producer Dom Maker Palaces : The Remixes, Pt. 1 2022

References

  1. ^ a b c Wally, Maxine (3 August 2018). "Mount Kimbie's Summer of Exploration". WWD. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  2. ^ Mokoena, Tshepo (11 September 2017). "How Mount Kimbie Learned to Let Go and Thrive". Vice. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  3. ^ "DJ Mag's electronic albums that defined the decade". DJMag.com. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Mount Kimbie Announces Debut Warp Album, Shares New Single". self-titled. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Interview: Dominic Maker on return of James Blake, King Krule on new Mount Kimbie album". AXS. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  6. ^ "James Blake on Instagram: "You're Too Precious out Friday. Link in bio to pre-save now."". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Listen to Slowthai's new song 'BB (BODYBAG)'". NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  8. ^ Slingerland, Calum (14 October 2020). "James Blake Delivers 'Before' EP". Exclaim. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  9. ^ Torres, Eric (23 October 2020). "Starrah Shares New Song "Keep Calm" Produced by James Blake: Listen". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  10. ^ Brydon, Grant (3 February 2021). "Slowthai Just Keeps Smiling". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 11 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ Two Distant Strangers (2021) Directed by Travon Free & Martin Desmond Roe. United States of America: Netflix.
  12. ^ Goddard, Kevin (25 June 2021). "Travis Scott Previews New Music With Westside Gunn During Dior Fashion Show". Hot New Hip Hop. Archived from the original on 26 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  13. ^ "Instagram". Instagram - @jamesblake. 26 June 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  14. ^ "Instagram". Instagram - @dom_maker. 25 June 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  15. ^ "2022 Grammys Awards Show: Complete Nominations List". Grammy.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  16. ^ Coney, Brian. "FLUME TAPS MOUNT KIMBIE, LOGIC1000, OTIK, PROSPA TO REMIX 'PALACES': LISTEN". DJ Mag. DJ Mag. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  17. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Mount Kimbie share 2 new songs, say "new album(s) just around the corner"". Brooklyn Vegan. Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  18. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Mount Kimbie share 2 new songs, say "new album(s) just around the corner"". Brooklyn Vegan. Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  19. ^ A., Aron. "Maxo Kream & Pa Salieu Connect With Mount Kimbie On "Locked In"". Hot New Hip Hop. Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
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