Parkah & Durzo
Parkah & Durzo is an Italian DJ and producer duo composed of Alessandro Grasso and Gabriele D'Urzo. The group formed in 2019 and are known for their exploration of a diverse variety of genres that combine aspects of dance, electro, deep house, dance-pop, and slap house.
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Background information | |
Also known as | Parkah, Durzo, R4GE |
Origin | Italy |
Genres | Dance, Electro House, Dance pop |
Occupation(s) | DJs, Producers |
Years active | 2019-Present |
Labels | Spinnin' Records, Sony Music, Warner Music Italy |
Members | Alessandro Grasso, Gabriele D'Urzo |
Personal life
Alessandro, born October 8, 1997, in Castiglion Fiorentino, now resides in Florence. After discovering David Guetta while searching for an ACF Fiorentina by the same name in 2007, which led him to begin music production .[1]
Gabriele was born September 25, 1996, in Carpaneto Piacentino.[2] Inspired by artists like Martin Garrix and Avicii, Gabriele began producing in 2012.[1]
Career
The duo met[3] through a Facebook group titled This is EDM Crew where music fans could critique music. Alessandro complimented Gabriele's upload, and they then decided to collaborate remotely on the Piacenza-Florence axis.
In spring 2020, the duo were approached by DJ Matrix to collaborate on "Sono arrivati i caramba," along with DJ Matrix, Matt Joe and Amedeo Preziosi,[1] which was then released on Musica da giostra - Volume 7.[4] Later that year, the duo were contacted by Burak Yeter to officially release their remix of his song "Friday Night."[2] Then, in March 2021, Parkah & Durzo won a Spinnin' Records Talent Pool competition which resulted in an official Amazon Music release of Timmy Trumpet's "Cold" through Spinnin' Records.[1] The duo has performed live at Altromondo Studios[5] and Aquafan.
The duo are managed by WE ARE BLACK&WHITE.[6] In 2021 the duo signed a contract with Sony Music Germany to release under the alias of R4GE ,[7] alongside Rudeejay and TAVA, who have collaborations with Alan Walker, Alok, Tujamo and Gigi D'agostino.[8]
Discography
Release Year | Title | Featured Artists | Release Type |
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2021 | Para Paradise | R4GE, VIZE, & Emie | Original |
2021 | Payphone | Benlon, Golden Wizards | Cover |
2021 | Cold (Remix) | Timmy Trumpet, MET | Remix |
2021 | Friday Night (Remix) | Burak Yeter, Emie, Lusia Chebotina, & Everthe8 | Remix |
2020 | Squad | Kris Kiss | Single |
2020 | Sono arrivati i caramba | DJ Matrix, Matt Joe, Amedeo Preziosi | Single |
2020 | Fly Away (Remix) | Burak Yeter, Emie, Lusia Chebotina, Everthe8, Rudeejay & Da Brozz | Remix |
2020 | Back to Life | SHANGUY, NRD1 | Remix |
2020 | Mueve (Remix) | Palù, Luis Rodriguez, Fel-X, Clementino, & Matt Joe | Remix |
2020 | Carousel Music - Volume 7 | Compilation | |
2019 | Ibiza | Jack Mazzoni, Andrea 2K, Richie Loop, Rudy Live, & Casiraghi | Remix |
References
- "Parkah & Durzo: 4 chats with 2 rapidly growing Italian DJs". Politicamente Corretto. May 10, 2021.
- Emiliano (June 5, 2021). "Intervista a Parkah & Durzo". Best Entertainment Italy.
- Mancini, Simone (February 4, 2021). "Parkah & Durzo just want to see you dance". Hey Jude Magazine.
- "With Parkah & Durzo "Caramba are here"". Galaxy News. May 15, 2020.
- Tiezzi, Lorenzo (May 10, 2021). "Discoteche". Parkah & Durzo, parlano 2 dj italiani in forte crescita.
- James, Claire (November 4, 2021). "EDM Label Head Mark Krupnikovs on Managing a Growing Business Virtually". Business Mole.
- Caetani, Francesca (May 21, 2021). "Estate 2021, da Michele Piagno ad Azora Rais: i segreti per divertirsi". Affar Italiani.
- "Parkah & Durzo fanno ballare il mondo". Discotech. May 7, 2021.