Abraham Laguna (born January 10, 1992), known by his stage name Ookay, is an American electronic music producer and DJ.
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| Birth name | Abraham Laguna |
| Born | January 10, 1992 Chula Vista, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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Career
editLaguna is based in Los Angeles[1] and his father is a bassist who performed a bass solo during Ookay's Father's Day set at EDC 2015.
2013
editOokay teamed up with Diplo to remix Avicii's "You Make Me". The song was made available for a digital download on August 30, 2013.
2014
editOn March 10, 2014, Showtek and Ookay released a single titled "Bouncer" via Showtek's label Skink Records.[2][3] An official music video was uploaded by Spinnin' Records' YouTube channel two weeks later.[4]
On November 7, 2014, Ookay released his debut EP Ghost via Steve Aoki's label Dim Mak Records.[5] 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".[6]
2016
editOn March 25, 2016, Ookay released a single titled "Thief" on digital platforms.[7] 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.[8][9] When asked when he started working on the song, Ookay said "...a year ago right after I came back from Coachella 2015".[10] As of August 19, 2016, the song peaked at No. 27 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart.[11]
On October 7, 2016, Ookay released his second extended play titled Cocoon consisting of five songs.[12] Speaking about fellow DJ and friend, Big Makk who died from a car crash in August,[13] Ookay said "I can't believe that it had to be this way and I didn't even get to say goodbye".[12] A tribute event, in which Ookay was a performer, had raised $8,000 in donations with all proceeds going to Big Makk's family.[14]
2017
editOokay released "Stay Forever" as a single for Valentine's Day.[15] He later collaborated with Marshmello to release the single "Chasing Colors" featuring vocals by Noah Cyrus.[16][17][18]
On September 1, Ookay collaborated with English singer-songwriter Fox Stevenson to release the future bass track "Lighthouse" on Canadian independent record label Monstercat.[19] Erik of EDM Sauce described Lighthouse as "a bit repetitive at some points, which is really the only thing that is holding this tune back from a higher rating. Overall though, this song is fun and well put together".[20]
2020
editOokay was set to perform at the Ultra music festival in March 2020, but the festival was cancelled due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.[21]
2022
editIn 2022, Ookay released his second album, "Very Special!", which featured collaborations with a variety of artists, including Flux Pavilion, Elohim, and Rachel Lorin. The album showcased Ookay's growth as an artist and his ability to create music that is both energetic and emotional. Ookay released several successful singles, including "Weekends" "Give U Up" and "Be OK".[22]
Discography
edit- Wow! Cool Album! (2018)
- Very Special (2022)
References
edit- ^ "Artist Profile: Ookay". eventseeker.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ "Bouncer – Single by Showtek & Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ "CODE First Play: Showtek & Ookay, 'Bouncer'". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Spinnin' Records (March 24, 2014), Showtek & Ookay – Bouncer (Official Video), retrieved August 18, 2016
- ^ "Ghost – EP by Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ 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 August 18, 2016.
- ^ "Thief – Single by Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ "Love Is the Answer in Ookay's 'Thief' Clip". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Ookay (June 30, 2016), Ookay – Thief (Official Music Video), retrieved August 18, 2016
- ^ "Love Is the Answer in Ookay's 'Thief' Clip". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ "EDM Digital Songs: Top Dance Music Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ a b "Ookay Breaks Out of His Shell on New 'Cocoon' EP: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "Mad Decent Artist Big Makk Killed in Car Crash". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "Big Makk Tribute Event at Orlando Nightclub Raises Over $8K in Donations". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Leopold, Adam (February 15, 2017). "Ookay Drops Diverse Track to Celebrate Valentine's Day". EDM Sauce. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Bein, Kat (February 24, 2017). "Marshmello, Ookay & Noah Cyrus Are Living High on 'Chasing Colors': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Marshmello and Ookay Release 'Chasing Colors' Feat. Noah Cyrus". EDM Chicago. February 24, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Kusnierek, Timmy (February 22, 2017). "FIRST LISTEN: Marshmello Reveals Ookay Collab Dropping Friday In New Vid". Your EDM. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Ookay, Fox Stevenson Get Crunchy and Cute on 'Lighthouse': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Erik (August 31, 2017). "Ookay And Fox Stevenson Combine Their Unique Styles for a New Track". EDM Sauce. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Fielding, Amy (March 6, 2020). "Ultra announces official cancellation of festival in 2020 due to coronavirus". DJMag.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ "Ookay Premieres Evolved Sound & Cutting-Edge Album 'Very Special' at Ultra Music Festival [Interview]". April 26, 2022.