The Americanos are an American electronic dance music DJ trio based in Los Angeles[1] consisting of DJ Felli Fel, Lex Larson and Louie Rubio.[2]

The Americanos
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2012 (2012)–present
Members

Background

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Felli Fel, a veteran DJ and radio host, formed the group alongside Lex Larson and Louie Rubio.[3] They have collaborated with several notable hip-hop artists such as Tyga, Lil Jon, Ty Dolla $ign, French Montana, Lil Yachty and Juicy J.

History

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2015

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On 14 August 2015, they released their debut single "BlackOut" featuring Lil Jon, Juicy J & Tyga.[4] The single was featured on the We Are Your Friends movie soundtrack and in the movie Office Christmas Party. The single debuted on Billboard's Dance/Electronic songs chart at 18th.[5]

2016

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On 11 July 2016, they released the single "In My Foreign" featuring Ty Dolla Sign, Nicky Jam, French Montana and Lil Yachty which was featured in the movie XXX: Return of Zander Cage.[6]

Discography

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Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Dance
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"BlackOut"
(featuring Lil Jon, Juicy J and Tyga)
2015 47 We Are Your Friends
(Music From the Original Motion Picture)
"In My Foreign"
(featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Nicky Jam, French Montana and Lil Yachty)
2016 xXx: Return of Xander Cage
(Music From the Original Motion Picture)
"Everyday"[8]
(featuring DRAM and Kyle)
2017 Non-album single
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Title Year Album
"Set Me Free"
(Herizen Guardiola featuring Nile Rodgers & The Americanos)
2016 The Get Down
(Original Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series)

References

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  1. ^ "The Americanos Drop "In My Foreign" With Ty Dolla $ign, French Montana, And Lil Yachty". The FADER. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  2. ^ "Lil Yachty, French Montana and Ty Dolla Sign Ride Out on". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  3. ^ "Premiere: Listen to The Americanos' "BlackOut" f/ Lil Jon, Juicy J, and Tyga". Complex. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  4. ^ The Americanos - BlackOut Feat. Lil Jon, Juicy J & Tyga | Stream [New Song], retrieved 2016-10-18
  5. ^ "EDM Digital Songs: Top Dance Music Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  6. ^ khari (2016-07-11). "Listen to The Americanos' New Single, "In My Foreign," Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, French Montana and Lil Yachty". The Source. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  7. ^ "The Americanos chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  8. ^ "The Americanos - Everyday ft. DRAM & Kyle [Official Audio]". YouTube. Retrieved 8 September 2017.