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Classixx is an American production and DJ duo, based in Los Angeles, composed of Michael David and Tyler Blake.[1][2] They were previously known as Young Americans.[3]

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Biography [link]

Tyler Blake and Michael David, childhood friends, started a DJ duo in the suburbs of Los Angeles.[4] The name Classixx came from their liking of Classic Compilations of different music.[5] The DJ duo is influenced by a plethora of music, ranging from old school R&B to Paul Simon to Kraftwerk.[6]

Personal life [link]

Classixx is currently living in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.[7] David and Blake are childhood friends and attended the same middle school together.[8]

Career [link]

David spent the first half of the 2000's releasing his own music and touring in a band as a guitar player while Blake attended the Berklee School of Music.[3] In 2005, David left his previous band and Blake dropped out of music school. Soon after, Classixx was formed. In their early twenties, Classixx began to define a new sound for the Los Angeles electronic music scene.[9] A change from the banger-driven Electro that had been dominating dance floors, their smooth blend of disco, new wave, funk, house, and indie rock caught the ears of music aficionados, fans and artists alike.[10] Recent remixes for groundbreaking and diverse artists include Phoenix,[11] Mayer Hawthorne, Holy Ghost, Ladyhawke, Fischerspooner, Groove Armada, Yacht,[12] Beni, Drop the Lime[13] and Major Lazer.[14] According to Chicagoist, Classixx "became staples in DJ sets all over the world".[15]

Pitchfork Media wrote that the duo gave Phoenix's "Lisztomania" "a gorgeously pillowy synth-disco framework".[16] The Los Angeles Times called it "pure disco cotton candy".[17]

Following the release of their debut hit single, “I’ll Get You” featuring Jeppe (Junior Senior),[14] in the summer of 2009 on Paris based Kitsune Records, Classixx is now prepping their debut album for release this winter[when?].

Discography [link]

Original Production

  • Mayer Hawthorne - "No Strings" (Produced by Classixx) (2010)
  • Classixx - I'll Get You featuring Jeppe (2009) [Kitsune Records][18]
  • Classixx - Into the Valley (feat. Karl Dixon) (2011) [Green Label Sound]

Remix Work

References [link]

  1. ^ Hood, John (March 18, 2010). "Classixx is L.A.'s new dynamite duo", Miami New Times. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  2. ^ Costello, Jesse (March 16, 2010). "Classixx interview: SXSW 2010", Spinner. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Giambalvo, Carole (August 7, 2009). "SoundCheck: Hippiefest II, Tides of Man, Classixx, Emery, Candy Bars", St. Petersburg Times, p. 39.
  4. ^ Killahbeez Interviews December 26, 2009.
  5. ^ Fancy Sounds Interview February 2008.
  6. ^ Foos, Zachary (2008-12-02). "Fancy Sounds: Interview With Tyler From Classixx". Fancysounds.blogspot.com. https://fancysounds.blogspot.com/2008/12/interview-with-tyler-from-classixx.html. Retrieved 2012-03-23. 
  7. ^ "WMC 2010 – Classixx KarmaloopTV Interview | Funky House Music | FHMDC". Funky House Music. https://www.funkyhousemusic.com/2010/03/26/wmc-2010-classixx-karmalooptv-interview/. Retrieved 2012-03-23. 
  8. ^ Jul 30 / Vari (2009-11-26). "Oh Yeah Classixx!!". THE NUMBER 20. https://thenumber20.com/2009/07/30/oh-yeah-classixx/. Retrieved 2012-03-23. 
  9. ^ Killabeez Interviews.
  10. ^ Killabeez Interviews
  11. ^ "Classixx Remix Phoenix". Stereogum. 2009-04-27. https://stereogum.com/66641/classixx_remix_phoenix/mp3s/. Retrieved 2012-03-23. 
  12. ^ Benson, Denise (March 10, 2010). "Denise Benson's best bets", Eye Weekly. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  13. ^ Mudhar, Raju (February 11, 2010). "Concert sampler", Toronto Star, p. E2.
  14. ^ a b https://www.ohhcrapp.net/2007/12/classixx-l.html
  15. ^ Guidry, Jake (January 8, 2010). "CLASSIXX To Get Sensual At Smart Bar This Saturday", Chicagoist. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  16. ^ Hogan, Marc (June 12, 2009). "Album review: Various Artists: Kitsuné Maison 7: The Lucky One", Pitchfork.com. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  17. ^ (May 24, 2009). "Underrated / Overrated", Los Angeles Times, p. D3.
  18. ^ May 14, 2009 (2009-05-14). "Kitsune and The Cobrasnake present Classixx feat. Jeppe – I’ll Get You". Hypebeast. https://hypebeast.com/2009/05/kitsune-and-the-cobrasnake-present-classixx-feat-jeppe-ill-get-you/. Retrieved 2012-03-23. 
  19. ^ "Free download: Mayer Hawthorne “Green Eyed Love (Classixx Remix)” | Stones Throw Records". Stonesthrow.com. 2009-10-01. https://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2009/10/mayer-hawthorne-green-eyed-love-classixx-remix. Retrieved 2012-03-23. 
  20. ^ A Hector Mendoza Jr. Production.

External links [link]


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I'll Get You (feat. Jeppe)

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