Draft:Desembra (Carl Nordström)


Desembra
Birth nameCarl Nordström
Born (1999-12-15) 15 December 1999 (age 24)
Täby, Sweden
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Record producer
  • Remixer
Instruments
  • Sampler
  • Drums
  • Keyboards
Years active2012–present
Websitedesembra.com

Carl Nordström (born 15 December 1999), known professionally as Desembra, is a Swedish music producer, songwriter, and artist. He is known for his work with artists such as The Weeknd, Swedish House Mafia, and Fred Again. Nordström has received industry recognition, including a Grammis award for "Best Electronic/Dance" in 2023[1] and a BMI Award for his contributions to hit songs like "Sacrifice" and "Moth to a Flame."[2]

Early Life and Career

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Carl Nordström was born in Täby, Sweden. He began his music career in 2012 by sharing original compositions and remixes on SoundCloud. His early work was heavily influenced by genres such as dubstep, house, and intelligent dance music (IDM).[3]

Nordström gained prominence in the early 2020s when he collaborated with the Swedish supergroup Swedish House Mafia. His contributions to their debut album, Paradise Again (2022), marked a significant milestone in his career.[4]

Career Highlights

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  • **Paradise Again**: Contributed as a producer and songwriter to multiple tracks, including "Moth to a Flame" featuring The Weeknd.[5]
  • **Dawn FM**: Worked on the production of "Sacrifice" and "Moth to a Flame" on The Weeknd’s album Dawn FM.[6]
  • **Collaborations**: Collaborated with artists like A$AP Rocky, Ty Dolla Sign, and Sting.
  • **Solo Releases**: Released solo tracks on labels such as Mad Decent.

Awards

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  • **Grammis 2023**: Won "Best Electronic/Dance" for his work on Paradise Again.[7]
  • **BMI London Awards 2023**: Recognized for "Most Performed Songs of the Year" for Dawn FM.[8]

Discography

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Production and Writing

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  • *Paradise Again* (Swedish House Mafia, 2022)
  • *Dawn FM* (The Weeknd, 2022)
  • "Turn On The Lights Again" (Fred Again, Future, Swedish House Mafia, 2022)
  • "The Feeling You Get" (Empire of the Sun, 2024)
  • "Sin" (070 Shake, 2024)
  • "Blood on Your Hands" (070 Shake, 2024)

Solo Releases

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  • "Let You Go (Sebastian Ingrosso & Desembra Remix)" (2022)
  • "Hit 'Em" (2015)

References

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  1. ^ "Swedish Grammy Award 2023 Winners". Universal Music Publishing. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  2. ^ "BMI London Awards 2023". BMI. 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  3. ^ Bein, Kat (3 March 2022). "Swedish House Mafia: The Making of Paradise Again". Spin Magazine. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Swedish House Mafia: Paradise Again Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  5. ^ Bein, Kat (3 March 2022). "Swedish House Mafia: The Making of Paradise Again". Spin Magazine. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  6. ^ "The Weeknd - Dawn FM Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Swedish Grammy Award 2023 Winners". Universal Music Publishing. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  8. ^ "BMI London Awards 2023". BMI. 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
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