Chromeo
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Chromeo is a Montreal/New York City-based electrofunk band, whose 2004 debut album She's In Control received critical acclaim. They consist of 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 the time.
David Macklovitch is currently earning his Ph.D in French Literature from Columbia University, where he also teaches undergraduate french classes. His good looks, charm and delightfully hip wardrobe have won him devoted students and fans alike.
Highlights of the album include club classics 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).
Chromeo supported indie group Bloc Party on their recent British tour.
[edit] Trivia
Guitarist and lead singer David Macklovitch is the older brother of A-Trak (Alain Macklovitch), who in 1997 was the youngest-ever winner of the DMC World DJ Championship and is currently Kanye West's tour DJ.
[edit] External links
- Official site
- "She's In Control" available for streaming download at Vice Records
- List of Videos (just Needy Girl)
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