Skrillex
Sir Mix-A-Lot Shouts Out Skrillex’s “Incredible” Productions
Sir Mix-A-Lot likes big butts—and apparently Skrillex. Sir Mix-A-Lot likes big butts—and apparently Skrillex. The rapper behind the iconic 1992 hip-hop track “Baby Got Back” gave a shoutout to Skrillex in a new interview with American Songwriter, praising him for his “incredible” remixing ability when it comes to hip-hop music. This is probably not a cosign Skrillex ever thought he would receive, but it’s a cool one nonetheless. “I listen to a lot of different artists. People laugh when they see what’s on my phone and what I listen to in my car,” Sir Mix-A-Lot said. “There’s everything from new school – I love anything that Skrillex remixes for hip-hop is just incredible. I listen to all his remixes of “Humble” and “...
The Skrillex-Assisted “Kingdom Hearts 3” Soundtrack Has Finally Landed On Spotify
The 161-track, 10 hour-long release includes “Face My Fears” by Skrillex and Hikaru Utada. Japanese video game series Kingdom Hearts has been at the forefront of action role-playing games since the release of its first edition in 2002, with its latest version, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, out just this week. Paired with the new game comes a massive 161-track album out on Spotify and other digital streaming platforms, featuring “Face My Fears,” the iconic theme song for Kingdom Hearts III by Hikaru Utada and Skrillex that was originally released in January of 2019. The album features songs from four different games, culminating in over 10 hours of expansive and adventurous music. “Face My Fears” appears in a special “KINGD...
Zacari Shares Clip of Unreleased Song With Skrillex and Beam
Top Dawg Entertainment artist Zacari has shared a clip of an unreleased song with Skrillex and Beam from a recent studio outing. Taking to his Instagram Stories, he posted a glimpse into what looks like a late-night recording session helmed by Skrillex, who recently confirmed that a new “body of work” is on the way. Electronic music fans will remember that Beam and Skrillex teamed up for “Mumbai Power,” which appeared on the latter’s wildly popular Show Tracks EP from summer 2019. Zacari is perhaps best known for his massive feature on “LOVE.,” a track that appeared on Kendrick Lamar‘s influential 2017 album DAMN. Skrillex was spotted in the studio with the blossoming singer-songwriter back in August 2020, but at...
Skrillex Spotted in the Studio With Justin Bieber
A recent Instagram post from Justin Bieber has fans drooling at the thought of another mega-collaboration between him and Skrillex. In the post, the Canadian pop star shared a pair of pictures of himself with the pioneering music producer and several other creatives, ostensibly bouncing ideas off one another. In addition to Skrillex, included in the group shot are Poo Bear, Jon Bellion, Maejor, and Ant Clemons, among others. Most dance and pop music fans remember the duo’s chart-topping run in 2015. At the beginning of the year, Bieber teamed up with Skrillex and Diplo‘s supergroup, Jack Ü, for the release of the ever-popular “Where Are Ü Now.” The end of the year, on the other hand, saw Skrillex produce several songs on Bieber’s fifth...
Watch Skrillex Join Ty Dolla $ign for Scintillating “Tiny Desk” Live Performance
Fresh off the release of his third studio album, the Grammy-worthy Featuring Ty Dolla Sign, Ty Dolla $ign teamed up with NPR Music for a remarkable live set as part of their venerated “Tiny Desk” concert series. In addition to his live band, the hip-hop and R&B superstar tapped Skrillex to help out with the performance, which is nothing short of breathtaking. The group kicks off the concert with the “Temptations,” a standout Featuring Ty Dolla Sign cut with Kid Cudi that Skrillex produced alongside Hit-Boy. What follows is a raw and gorgeous cycle of stripped back performances of Dolla $ign tracks. Highlights include a funkfied version of his double-platinum 2013 single “Paranoid” and an aching i...
Ty Dolla $ign Drops Kid Cudi Collaboration “Temptations” Produced by Skrillex and Hit-Boy
On his recently released album, Ty Dolla $ign included a collaboration with Kid Cudi that features production from Skrillex and Hit-Boy. Titled “Temptations,” the single is the second Skrillex collaboration featured on his new LP, Featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Guided by waning background vocals, the production is subtle but well-crafted in a way that puts the vocalists at the forefront of the song. To double down on the neon, futuristic atmosphere of the release, the production duo sprinkled in some high-tech bass that amplifies the aesthetic. On Twitter, Skrillex revealed that James Blake also played a part in the production of the song and thanked him for his contributions. Ty Dolla $ign and Skrillex have become a dynamic duo as of late. While S...
Skrillex Shares New Single, Confirms “Body of Work” On the Way
Skrillex is finally back with new music. Taking to social media early this morning to share a new track, he also confirmed that a new “body of work” is on the way and almost complete. Skrillex shared the news via Twitter, confirming that a new record is in its “finishing” stages. “Still finishing this main body of work but in the mean time I just made this today and wanted to put it out,” he wrote. After teasing new music in the wee hours of October 23rd, Skrillex went on to drop a surprise song called “Kliptown Empyrean” on his SoundCloud page. It’s a chilled out garage track akin to “Fire Away,” which appeared on his debut (and only) studio album Recess back in 2014. Since sharing with fans that the first of...
Listen to the Skrillex-Produced Track “Grey Goose” by Rising R&B Artist Dounia
Rising alt-R&B artist Dounia has poured gasoline on her blossoming career with the release of “Grey Goose,” a nasty yet soulful hip-pop tune produced by Skrillex. The Moroccan-American young gun shows out on her new single, which arrived alongside a seductive music video. “Grey Goose” represents the ideal musical situation in which production meets performance, as Dounia’s feathery vocal flair seamlessly interweaves with Skrillex’s hypnotic synth work. Subtle shades of the Skrillex of old are also present in “Grey Goose.” While it is of course nowhere near the head-banging dubstep style that fans crave, the track features thumping 808s that knock with the ferocity of some of his older trap offerings, like his flip of Marshmello’...
Watch Touché Amoré’s Wholesome, Pet-Themed Music Video With Skrillex, Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against, More
Tapping back into his punk rock roots for a fleeting moment, Skrillex appeared alongside a gaggle of cameos in post-hardcore band Touché Amoré‘s new “Reminders” music video. In addition to the former From First to Last member, the video also features Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World, Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance, Tim McIlrath of Rise Against, and Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra, among many others. The star-studded video is a compilation of user-generated content in which everyone poses for the camera with their adorable pets. According to Touché Amoré frontman Jeremy Bolm, its sole purpose was to bring joy during dark times. “The music video for ‘Reminders’ conceptually was driven by b...
Lil Tecca Releases Skrillex and DJ Scheme-Produced Track “Selection”
Earlier in the week, Skrillex posted a photo of himself working with Lil Tecca. The latter would then go on to announce the tracklist for his debut album VIRGO WORLD, which included what is assumed to be the product of the photographed recording session. Luckily, fans did not have to wait very long as the album with the Skrillex and DJ Scheme-produced track was released on Friday. Alongside the new tune, Lil Tecca dropped a lyric visualizer video to accompany his new sounds. Titled “Selection,” the short-but-sweet single sees Skrillex and DJ Scheme blend their unique production talents for the 18-year-old hip-hop star. While it’s not as electronic-forward as some of Skrillex’s other hip-hop production credits, the precise beat accompanies the vocals well,...
Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee Shares Appreciation for Skrillex’s Creative Process In New Interview
Tommy Lee is hard at work preparing for the release of his solo album, Andro, but after dropping his first two lead singles from the record, the iconic Mötley Crüe drummer has had time to reflect. In a recent interview with Australia’s HEAVY Magazine, Lee ruminated on his internal instincts as an artist and how his many sonic influences are sneaking into his workflow in a variety of forms. To better illustrate his point, Lee brought up Skrillex, who was clearly top-of-mind. Lee expressed a certain creative alignment with Skrillex due to their shared appreciation for electronic and metal and shared instinct to take their music into heavier sonic territory. “What I do, though, is if you think about it, and if you listen to the beats, a lot of the sounds on t...
Lil Tecca and Skrillex Announce New Single “Selection” Releasing on Friday
Blossoming hip-hop star Lil Tecca has shared the official tracklist for his upcoming debut studio album, Virgo World. Nestled in a sea of high-profile collaborators is none other than Skrillex, who features on a cut called “Selection” along with DJ Scheme of the red-hot “Members Only” hip-hop collective. Skrillex was spotted in the studio with the viral “Ransom” rapper in early July shortly after the release of Ty Dolla $ign‘s “Ego Death,” another major hip-hop collaboration that also features Kanye West and FKA twigs. Reddit via u/allanviana In addition to Skrillex, Virgo World features a slew of prominent collaborators, including Lil Uzi Vert, Polo G, Lil Durk, Internet Money, Guwop Reign, and Grammy Award-nom...
