Chromeo
Artist Type: Group
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Artist Biography
Chromeo is an electrofunk duo based in Montreal and New York City. The duo is Pee Thugg, on keyboards, synthesizers, and talk box, and Dave 1 (David Macklovitch) on guitar and lead vocals. The two were best friends since childhood and they describe themselves as the only successful Arab (Pee)/Jewish (Dave) collaboration since the beginning of time.
David Macklovitch is currently earning his Ph.D in French Literature from Columbia University, where he also teaches undergraduate French classes.Highlights of their 2004 debut album She's in Control include club tracks Needy Girl, Mercury Tears, Rage!, and Destination: Overdrive. In 2005, Chromeo released a mix cd of funky dance tracks on Eskimo Belgium records entitled Un Joli Mix Pour Toi (A Pretty Mix For You). During early 2007 Chromeo supported indie rock group Bloc Party on their British tour.
Their second album "Fancy Footwork", produced by Chromeo themselves with the help of Tiga and mixed by Philippe Zdar from Cassius, sees the light of day June 26th, 2007.
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Artist Discography
Albums
Fancy Footwork (2007)
She's in Control (2004-02-17)
Singles
Me and My Man
Me & My Man (2004)
Needy Girl (2004-09)
Rage (2005)
