KickRaux

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
KickRaux in 2017
KickRaux in 2017
Background information
Also known asKickRaux
OriginWaterford, Portmore, Jamaica
GenresRock, Dance, Dancehall, Reggae
Years active2010 (2010)–current (current)
LabelsForeign Xchg, Mad Decent, Atlantic Records
Websitekickrauxmusic.com

Early life

KickRaux 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

Production credits
List of songs as producer or co-producer, with performing artists and other credited producers, showing year released and album name
Title Year Performing artist(s) Other producer(s) Album Label
"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
  1. Steven Aguiar (2013). "Hit the Gym With the 'Freshman 15 Mix' From DJ Duo KickRaux". MTV Hive.
  2. Sarah Polonsky (2013). "Stream: Leaf Walker 'Championshit' EP". Vibe.
  3. "Mavado & Karian Sang ft Taylor Swift – "Take It" (Rieces Pieces Remix)". Peace Magazine. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.
  4. "After Teaming Up with 2 Chainz, Dancehall Trap Duo Release New Single". Peace Magazine. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02.
  5. Raychel Espiritu (2013). "Interview: KickRaux". The Frontliner. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.
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