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Wax Motif
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Background information
OriginSydney, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)DJ, producer
Years active2008–present
Labels
MembersDanny Chien
Websitewww.waxmotif.com

Danny Chien (born November 20, 1984), better known by his stage name Wax Motif, is an Australian born DJ and producer based in Los Angeles, CA.[1]

Career

Wax Motif’s work has drawn critical acclaim and support from Diplo, Major Lazer, A-Trak, GTA, Oliver Heldens, Jauz, Tommy Trash.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Wax Motif is known for his contribution to the G-House movement.[9] Wax Motif worked with Destructo for his album on Interscope.[10] They worked with Ty Dolla Sign, YG, Young Thug, Problem, Warren G.[11][12][13][14] His DJ sets incorporate this style heavily into his mixing.[15]

In an interview with Thump, Wax Motif claims his influences range from R&B, to disco and UK bass.[16] His debut EP for Mad Decent, True Joy is a reflection of this multi-genre approach, with a G-house focus.[17][18]

Wax Motif has performed at EDC Las Vegas, New York, and Mexico, HARD Summer, Day of the Dead, Holy Ship, Stereosonic, and Splendor in the Grass.[19][20][21][22][23]

He has released tracks and remixes through A-Trak’s Fool's Gold, Skrillex’s OWSLA, Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records.[24][25][26] A compilation on legendary label Strictly Rhythm as well as a host of remixes for YG, Young Thug, Kid Ink, Chromeo, Deadmau5, Warren G’s “Regulate” and more.[27][28][29][30][31][32]

References

  1. ^ "Wax Motif". AllMusic. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  2. ^ Sazyc, Stephanie (4 August 2015). "Wax Motif Drops First Single After Signing w/ Diplo's Mad Decent label, 'Krush Groove'". JamFeed Inc. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Twitter". Major Lazer. 2 October 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Fool's Gold Radio - July 2012 Mix". A-Trak. 1 March 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Town Ballroom - Wax Motif and GTA". Town Ballroom. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  6. ^ "EDM Boutique Wax Motif". EDM Boutique. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Jauz Diplo and Friends Mix". Jauz. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  8. ^ "Tommy Trash and Wax Motif - Hex". ProtocolRecordings Magazine. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  9. ^ Brown, Harley (13 August 2015). "Wax Motif,Former 'G-House' Pioneer, Goes Extra Hard on 'Fly'". SpinMedia. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  10. ^ "Destructo Inks Deal With Insomniac Records/Interscope Records". Interscope Records. 5 June 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  11. ^ destructoHARD (22 Jan 2016). "YouTube Destructo - 4 Real (Featuring Ty Dolla $ign and ILOVEMAKONNEN)". Youtube. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  12. ^ Motif, Wax (1 March 2014). "YG - My N***a (Destructo and Wax Motif Remix)". Soundcloud. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  13. ^ Motif, Wax (1 March 2015). "Young Thug - Stoner (Wax Motif Remix)". Soundcloud. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  14. ^ Greenberg, Alexandra (12 December 2014). "Warren G "Regulate" (Destructo and Wax Motif Remix)". msopr. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  15. ^ "Beatport: Wax Motif". Beatport. 1 January 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  16. ^ Khawaja, Jemayel (30 October 2014). "Destructo and Wax Motif Talk HARD's Hip Hop Influences". thump. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  17. ^ "True Joy - EP". Itunes. 14 August 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  18. ^ Brown, Harley (13 August 2015). "Wax Motif,Former 'G-House' Pioneer, Goes Extra Hard on 'Fly'". SpinMedia. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  19. ^ "Wax Motif Songkick". Songkick. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  20. ^ Bonavoglia, Brian (8 December 2015). "Relive Wax Motif's Monstrous Set from HARD Day of the Dead". thissongslaps. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  21. ^ Motif, Wax (1 March 2015). "Holy Ship! 2015 Live Sets - Wax Motif". Soundcloud. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  22. ^ "Sterosonic Adds Strange Talk Plus Local Lineup". Vmusic. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  23. ^ "2011 Splendor In The Grass Revealed". ABC. 13 April 2011. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  24. ^ "Fool's Gold Clubhouse Vol. 2 + HARD Summer Ticket Giveaway". Fool’s Gold. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  25. ^ OWSLA (9 April 2015). "Etnik - Unclassified (featuring Mykki Blanco) [Wax Motif Remix]". Youtube. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  26. ^ "Wax Motif Dim Mak". Dim Mak. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  27. ^ Motif, Wax (1 March 2014). "YG - My N***a (Destructo and Wax Motif Remix)". Soundcloud. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  28. ^ Motif, Wax (1 March 2015). "Young Thug - Stoner (Wax Motif Remix)". Soundcloud. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  29. ^ Motif, Wax (1 March 2015). "Kid Ink ft. Dej Loaf - Be Real (Wax Motif and GLAdiator Remix)". Soundcloud. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  30. ^ Motif, Wax (1 March 2015). "Chromeo - Come Alive (Wax Motif Remix)". Soundcloud. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  31. ^ Motif, Wax (1 March 2015). "Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapon (Wax Motif Remix)". Soundcloud. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  32. ^ Greenberg, Alexandra (12 December 2014). "Warren G "Regulate" (Destructo and Wax Motif Remix)". msopr. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
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