KickRaux is a Jamaican DJ, record producer, songwriter and music executive. He has collaborated with producers and vocalists such as Vybz Kartel, Major Lazer, Tyga, Wizkid, Machel Montano, Chronixx, Konshens, Busta Rhymes, Charly Black, Demarco and is known for his remixes of artists such as Migos, Jay Z, Mila J, Kranium & M.I.A. Major Lazer frontman Diplo referred to KickRaux as "one of (his) favorite new producers." In early 2014, KickRaux was credited with coining the term Future Dancehall, which refers to his style of music productions.
KickRaux | |
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 KickRaux in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | KickRaux |
| Origin | Waterford, Portmore, Jamaica |
| Genres | Rock, Dance, Dancehall, Reggae |
| Years active | 2010–current |
| Labels | Foreign Xchg, Mad Decent, Atlantic Records |
| Website | kickrauxmusic |
Early life
editKickRaux was born in Portmore, Jamaica and raised in Miami, Florida. His early remixes led to a feature on MTV UK's The Wrap Up. KickRaux replaced the name Rieces Pieces under which he produced his first remix of M.I.A. featuring Jay Z "XXXO'". In 2012 he produced several dancehall remixes which led to radio play on BBC Radio 1Xtra and other international radio stations across Russia, France, Canada, Australia and the Caribbean. In 2013, KickRaux went back to EDM bass music to collaborate and release EDM remixes which received positive reviews and support from a number or publications (MTV Hive,[1] Spin Magazine, Vibe,[2] Peace Magazine,[3][4] Pigeons & Planes, The Frontliner[5]) and DJs of the genre (Flosstradamus, Dj Carnage, Nick Catchdubs, Dirty South Joe and Swizzymack). This led to a US city tour which included sharing the stage with Krewella and Brillz. In 2013 he partnered with MTV for an Exclusive Guest Mix. He also partnered with MySpace for a front page release premiere
Later work
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Production credits
edit| Title | Year | Performing artist(s) | Other producer(s) | Album | Label |
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| "XXXO (Remix)" | 2010 | MIA, Jay Z | none | XXXO The Remixes | Interscope Records |
| "OG Bobby Johnson (Remix)" | 2014 | Que | none | Single | Atlantic Records |
| "Jumpin Like Jordan (Remix)" | Migos and Rich The Kid | none | Streets on Lock III | Quality Control | |
| "My Main (Remix)" | 2015 | Mila J and Ty Dolla Sign | none | Single | Motown Records |
| "Nobody Has To Know (Remix)" | Kranium and Ty Dolla Sign | Diplo Jr Blender | Rumors | Atlantic Records | |
| "Bend Down Pause (Remix)" | Runtown and Wizkid & Machel Montano | Del B | Single | Eric Many Entertainment | |
| "Lyrical Anamoly" | 2016 | Kabaka Pyramid and Chronixx | none | Accurate | Bebble Rock |
| "Bring The Beat" | Machel Montano and Tessanne Chin
featuring Usain Bolt |
none | Single | MONK Music | |
| "Come Closer" | Faustix and David Jay | none | Come Closer The Remixes | Warner Music Denmark | |
| "Feelin U" | KickRaux and Tyga and
Ayo Jay and Demarco and Doctor |
none | Forward | Foreign XCHG | |
| "Buss" | KickRaux and Busta Rhymes and Masicka | none | Forward | Foreign XCHG | |
| "Wine To The Top" | 2017 | Vybz Kartel and Wizkid | none | World Fete Riddim | TJ Records |
| "Turn Me On" | Konshens | none | World Fete Riddim | TJ Records | |
| "Brace on You" | Masicka | none | World Fete Riddim | TJ Records | |
| "You're Perfect" | Charly Black | none | World Fete Riddim | TJ Records |
References
edit- ^ Steven Aguiar (2013). "Hit the Gym With the 'Freshman 15 Mix' From DJ Duo KickRaux". MTV Hive.
- ^ Sarah Polonsky (2013). "Stream: Leaf Walker 'Championshit' EP". Vibe.
- ^ "Mavado & Karian Sang ft Taylor Swift – "Take It" (Rieces Pieces Remix)". Peace Magazine. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.
- ^ "After Teaming Up with 2 Chainz, Dancehall Trap Duo Release New Single". Peace Magazine. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02.
- ^ Raychel Espiritu (2013). "Interview: KickRaux". The Frontliner. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.