Loudpvck is an electronic music project consisting of Kenny Beats (born Kenneth Blume III). Originally a duo, the project also included Los Angeles -based DJ Ryan Marks until his departure in November 2017, citing his desire to work on other projects. Loudpvck is best known for collaborating with artists such as NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead , and for remixing songs by artists such as Major Lazer and The Chainsmokers .
65-562: Marks and Beats met at the Berklee College of Music in Boston in 2009 before going on to form the duo, Loudpvck, which has released original songs alongside a remix of The Chainsmokers ' " Paris " in 2017. On January 13, 2017, Loudpvck released "More Than I Can Take" with Rickyxsan as a single. On February 24, 2017, they collaborated with Botnek to release the song "Traffic". On November 3, 2017, Ryan Marks announced his departure from
130-490: A venture capital firm, raising a total of $ 110 million in 2020 and 2021. Art gallery An art gallery is a room or a building in which visual art is displayed. In Western cultures from the mid-15th century, a gallery was any long, narrow covered passage along a wall, first used in the sense of a place for art in the 1590s. The long gallery in Elizabethan and Jacobean houses served many purposes including
195-566: A Grammy award. On March 19, the group played at Ultra Music Festival , where they publicly denounced presidential candidate Donald Trump . On April 1, the duo released the single " Inside Out ", featuring the Swedish singer Charlee. On July 29, 2016, they released " Closer ", featuring American singer Halsey , which peaked at number one in the United States and United Kingdom, in addition to charts in eleven other countries. The track
260-456: A collaboration between the duo and American rapper Juice Wrld , titled "In My Head", was leaked online. On July 27, the duo released their fifth single of the year, featuring long time collaborator Emily Warren entitled " Side Effects ". On August 24, "Save Yourself" was released. On September 18, " This Feeling " was released. They released the single "Siren", a collaboration with Parisian producer Aazar, on October 26. On November 1, 2018, it
325-598: A collaboration with Fridayy on April 26, 2024, "Bad Advice", a collaboration with Welsh-Canadian ELIO , "Tennis Court", "Green Light" in May 10, 2024, "No Shade At Pitti" on May 15, 2024. They released an EP titled No Hard Feelings on May 10, 2024. Taggart has described the duo's music as "blurring the lines between indie, pop music, dance music, and hip-hop." The pair have cited Pharrell Williams , Linkin Park and deadmau5 as musical influences. Acts who have inspired
390-683: A duo, which was being managed by Alpert, had an open spot after Bixler left, which prompted Taggart to leave Maine in order to go to New York City . Pall, who had grown up as a DJ and had been working at an art gallery in Chelsea , Manhattan at the time, was introduced to Taggart by Alpert. In April 2013, the Chainsmokers released a remix of "Medicine" by Daughter and it reached number 1 on HypeMachine . The duo started out by making remixes of indie bands. In 2012, they collaborated with Indian actress and recording artist Priyanka Chopra on
455-491: A former digital media agent, as a COO and president. They said "We are beyond thrilled to have launched Kick the Habit Productions as we continue to bridge the gap between our overall artistic vision, the entertainment industry as a whole and our fans. The age of being only a musician is over and we're excited to go all-in on this venture to curate, produce and create meaningful projects." The first project which Kick
520-429: A gallery, a kunsthalle is a facility that hosts temporary art exhibitions however does not possess a permanent collection . The art world comprises everyone involved in the production and distribution of fine art. The market for fine art depends upon maintaining its distinction as high culture , although during recent decades the boundary between high and popular culture has been eroded by postmodernism . In
585-408: A hiatus from social media in order to focus on their "next chapter in music". The Chainsmokers began teasing their eventual return after completing their fourth studio album, occasionally breaking their social media fast to post promotional material for the upcoming album and reiterate that they were continuously working on the project. On July 14, 2020, after having largely isolated themselves since
650-504: A mixture of steel and retractable barriers to divide it, and that security was present to enforce the boundaries and mask requirements. In October 2020, the state fined the event organizers, In the Know Experiences, $ 20,000 for holding a non-essential event and failing to enforce health guidelines such as wearing masks. During their hiatus, the group also scored the soundtrack for the film Words on Bathroom Walls . The film
715-792: A name." In an interview during the Upfront Summit 2023, Alex Pall stated that the name "Chainsmokers" was a provisional based on the fact that he used to smoke a lot of cigarettes and they needed only one name for promotional flyers. The duo's first live performance was opening for Timeflies at Terminal 5 in September 2014. Their single " #Selfie ", released for free in December 2013, was picked up by Dim Mak Records who re-released it in January 2014 and eventually streamed it to Republic Records . The duo achieved breakthrough success as
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#1732787737249780-485: A new single, " You Owe Me ", was released on February 16. They also debuted the song " Everybody Hates Me " during a live show in Prague, which was released on March 16. On the same month, Billboard named them as number one on their 2018 ranking of dance musicians titled Billboard Dance 100. On April 20, they released the fourth single, entitled " Somebody ", from their upcoming second studio album. In July 2018,
845-649: A number of locations. Galleries selling the work of recognized artists may occupy space in established commercial areas of a city. New styles in art have historically been attracted to the low rent of marginal neighborhoods. An artist colony existed in Greenwich Village as early as 1850, and the tenements built around Washington Square Park to house immigrants after the Civil War also attracted young artists and avant-garde art galleries. The resulting gentrification prompted artists and galleries to move to
910-533: Is a teacher and his father sold prosthetics. He got into electronic dance music at the age of 15 while abroad in Argentina , where he was introduced to the music of David Guetta , Daft Punk and Trentemøller . Matt McGuire serves as the group's drummer and music director for live shows, and currently performs with them when they go on tour. McGuire also frequently appears alongside the duo in various music videos. In 2019, Pall and Taggart started Mantis VC,
975-657: Is a unique commodity, the artist has a monopoly on production, which ceases when the artist either dies or stops working. Some businesses operate as vanity galleries , charging artists a fee to exhibit their work. Lacking a selection process to assure the quality of the artworks, and having little incentive to promote sales, vanity galleries are avoided as unprofessional. Some non-profit organizations or local governments host art galleries for cultural enrichment and to support local artists. Non-profit organizations may start as exhibit spaces for artist collectives , and expand into full-fledged arts programs. Other non-profits include
1040-546: Is an accepted version of this page The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM - pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song " #Selfie ", which became a top-twenty single in several countries. They have won a Grammy Award , two American Music Awards , seven Billboard Music Awards and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards . According to Forbes' 2019 list of highest-paid celebrities,
1105-563: Is that while maintaining their urban establishments, galleries also participate in art fairs such as Art Basel and Frieze Art Fair . Art galleries are the primary connection between artists and collectors . At the high end of the market, a handful of elite auction houses and dealers sell the work of celebrity artists; at the low end artists sell their work from their studio, or in informal venues such as restaurants. Point-of-sale galleries connect artists with buyers by hosting exhibitions and openings. The artworks are on consignment, with
1170-510: Is used to refer to establishments with distinct social and economic functions, both public and private. Institutions that preserve a permanent collection may be called either "gallery of art" or "museum of art". If the latter, the rooms where art is displayed within the museum building are called galleries. Art galleries that do not maintain a collection are either commercial enterprises for the sale of artworks, or similar spaces operated by art cooperatives or non-profit organizations . As part of
1235-686: The 59th awards ceremony . Their single " Closer ", featuring American singer-songwriter Halsey , became their first number-one single on the Billboard chart. The duo's second EP, Collage , was released in November 2016. Their debut studio album, Memories...Do Not Open , was released in April 2017 and topped the US Billboard 200 chart. Their second album, Sick Boy , was released in December 2018. Their third studio album, World War Joy ,
1300-486: The CDC in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including attendees being required to take temperature checks for 14 days prior to the event and when entering, being provided with complementary face masks, and instructed to remain within the vicinity of their parked vehicle unless using a restroom. At the time of the concert, the state of New York prohibited non-essential gatherings of more than 50 people. However, footage from
1365-496: The Middle Ages that preceded, painters and sculptors were members of guilds, seeking commissions to produce artworks for aristocratic patrons or churches. The establishment of academies of art in the 16th century represented efforts by painters and sculptors to raise their status from mere artisans who worked with their hands to that of the classical arts such as poetry and music, which are purely intellectual pursuits. However,
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#17327877372491430-475: The Museum of Modern Art and National Museum of Western Art ). However, establishments that display art for other purposes, but serve no museum functions, are only called art galleries. The distinctive function of a museum is the preservation of artifacts with cultural, historical, and aesthetic value by maintaining a collection of valued objects. Art museums also function as galleries that display works from
1495-497: The art world , art galleries play an important role in maintaining the network of connections between artists, collectors, and art experts that define fine art . The terms 'art museum' and 'art gallery' may be used interchangeably as reflected in the names of institutions around the world, some of which are called galleries (e.g. the National Gallery and Neue Nationalgalerie ), and some of which are called museums (e.g.
1560-480: The "egregious" violations of social distancing requirements present at the event, and announced that the New York State Department of Health would conduct an investigation. Its commissioner Howard Zucker questioned how the town of Southampton believed the event "was legal and not an obvious public health threat". A representative of the venue told BuzzFeed News that the mosh pit did contain
1625-417: The Chainsmokers announced the lead single " High " from their fourth studio album. The song was released on January 28, 2022. The second single " iPad " was released March 11, 2022. On April 6, 2022, the duo announced that their fourth studio album, So Far So Good , would be released on May 13, 2022. A third pre-release single from the album, " Riptide ", was released on April 22, 2022. On May 17, 2022,
1690-500: The Chainsmokers collaborated with Japanese rock star Yoshiki to perform a classical version of "Closer" in the documentary film Yoshiki: Under the Sky . The cover art for the EP was inspired by Wong Kar-Wai 's 1995 film Fallen Angels . On March 29, 2024, the Chainsmokers released the song "Addicted", a collaboration with Brazilian producer Zerb , and featuring Ink, followed by "Friday",
1755-763: The Chainsmokers distributed 5,000 NFTs that give rights to streaming royalties from So Far So Good to fans. On July 22, the duo released the deluxe edition of the album, which included the singles "The Fall" with DJ duo Ship Wrek, "Why Can't You Wait" with electronic duo Bob Moses, and "Time Bomb". On April 21, 2023, the Chainsmokers released the song "Up & Down", followed by "Self Destruction Mode" and "See You Again" featuring ILLENIUM in June, "Celular" and "My Bad" in July and lastly, "Summertime Friends" and "Jungle" in September. They released their fifth studio album titled Summertime Friends on October 20, 2023. In 2023,
1820-504: The Chainsmokers released the single "Good Intentions". Their follow-up single " Roses ", released one month later on June 16, became a commercial success and has been certified multiplatinum in several countries, including the duo's native United States where it reached the top 10 of the Billboard chart. Further singles included "Waterbed", a collaboration with Dutch DJ Tiësto entitled "Split (Only U)", and " Until You Were Gone " which
1885-839: The Chainsmokers released the single "Kills You Slowly". The duo performed at the 2019 Ultra Music Festival Australia, a two-day festival held in Sydney and Melbourne in February. They also closed out the mainstage at the 2019 Ultra Music Festival Miami, a three-day festival held in March. They also headlined Day 1 of Lollapalooza 2019, a four-day festival held in August in Chicago, where they debuted their new fully live setup they'll be using on their upcoming World War Joy Tour, consisting of keyboards, drum pads, and samplers. On November 25, 2019,
1950-563: The Chainsmokers were ranked 18th on DJ Magazine ' s annual list of the "Top 100 DJs" after debuting on the list at 97th in 2014. They released their second extended play Collage on November 4, 2016. On January 13, 2017, the duo released " Paris ", which was certified gold in Canada and the US. On the same day, they announced that they were working on their debut studio album, scheduled for release in April. The Memories Do Not Open Tour
2015-644: The Chainsmokers were the highest-paid DJs, dethroning Calvin Harris after six years. Their debut EP, Bouquet , was released in October 2015 and featured the single "Roses", which reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . "Don't Let Me Down", featuring American singer Daya , became their first top-five single on the Billboard chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at
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2080-492: The Chainsmokers' songs include Blink-182 , Taking Back Sunday , Taylor Swift , Max Martin , The xx , Beach House , and Explosions in the Sky . Despite their commercial success, the duo has faced criticism and ridicule from some quarters for their " Silicon Valley bro" vibe. Billboard has referred to them as "two of the most ridiculed artists in mainstream music," while The New York Times has described them as "easily loathed", Pitchfork , in an early review, mocked
2145-408: The Habit Productions will be producing is a movie titled Paris and the screenplay writer is Mickey Rapkin who was inspired by the Chainsmokers' multi-platinum hit song. On December 14, 2018, the duo released their second studio album titled Sick Boy , featuring ten songs released each month in that year. The final single from the album, " Hope ", a collaboration with Winona Oak , was released on
2210-413: The adjacent neighborhood "south of Houston" ( SoHo ) which became gentrified in turn. Attempting to recreate this natural process, arts districts have been created intentionally by local governments in partnership with private developers as a strategy for revitalizing neighborhoods. Such developments often include spaces for artists to live and work as well as galleries. A contemporary practice has been
2275-412: The art market. Art dealers, through their galleries, have occupied a central role in the art world by bringing many of these factors together; such as "discovering" new artists, promoting their associations in group shows, and managing market valuation. Exhibitions of art operating similar to current galleries for marketing art first appeared in the early modern period , approximately 1500 to 1800 CE. In
2340-549: The artist and the gallery splitting the proceeds from each sale. Depending upon the expertise of the gallery owner and staff, and the particular market, the artwork shown may be more innovative or more traditional in style and media. Galleries may deal in the primary market of new works by living artists, or the secondary markets for works from prior periods owned by collectors, estates, or museums. The periods represented include Old Masters , Modern (1900–1950), and contemporary (1950–present). Modern and contemporary may be combined in
2405-409: The arts as part of other missions, such as providing services to low-income neighborhoods. Historically, art world activities have benefited from clustering together either in cities or in remote areas offering natural beauty. The proximity of art galleries facilitated an informal tradition of art show openings on the same night, which have become officially coordinated as " first Friday events " in
2470-456: The case of historical works, or Old Masters this distinction is maintained by the work's provenance ; proof of its origin and history. For more recent work, status is based upon the reputation of the artist. Reputation includes both aesthetic factors; art schools attended, membership in a stylistic or historical movement, the opinions of art historians and critics; and economic factors; inclusion in group and solo exhibitions and past success in
2535-447: The category of Post-war art; while contemporary may be limited to the 21st century or "emerging artists". An enduring model for contemporary galleries was set by Leo Castelli . Rather than simply being the broker for sales, Castelli became actively involved in the discovery and development of new artists, while expecting to remain an exclusive agent for their work. However he also focused exclusively on new works, not participating in
2600-539: The charities No Kid Hungry , Southampton Fresh Air Home, and the Children's Medical Fund of New York" and was meant to be a future example of COVID-19 pandemic concert audience safety. On July 25, 2020, the Chainsmokers and Goldman Sachs ' CEO , David Solomon , who produces EDM under the stage name DJ D-Sol, headlined the charity concert in Southampton, New York . The event was stated to follow guidelines issued by
2665-480: The display of art. Historically, art is displayed as evidence of status and wealth, and for religious art as objects of ritual or the depiction of narratives. The first galleries were in the palaces of the aristocracy, or in churches. As art collections grew, buildings became dedicated to art, becoming the first art museums. Among the modern reasons art may be displayed are aesthetic enjoyment, education , historic preservation , or for marketing purposes. The term
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2730-451: The duo announced during an on-screen Grammy red carpet interview that their debut album would be titled Memories...Do Not Open and would be released on April 7, 2017, via Disruptor/ Sony . Their collaborative single with Coldplay , " Something Just Like This ", was released in February 2017. The single was released simultaneously with the Chainsmokers' performance with Coldplay at the 2017 Brit Awards . "Something Just Like This" broke
2795-493: The duo announced that they are making a TV drama for Freeform called Demo. The show is set to be about a 20-something musician who leaves her struggling indie rock band and working-class family to become a songwriter in Los Angeles. They are set to executive produce the show under the production company, Kick The Habit and are working alongside writer Joy Gregory. On February 24, 2020, the duo announced that they would take
2860-400: The duo for their "full-throated support to the tech bro lifestyle" and their use of Silicon Valley buzzwords such as "iterating", "disrupting", and "return on investment". Alexander "Alex" Pall was born on ( 1985-05-16 ) May 16, 1985 (age 39) . He shares the role of producer and DJ alongside Andrew Taggart, performing programming, mixing and mastering songs. He also co-writes and plays
2925-593: The duo, stating he plans to "pursue other things creatively". On Instagram, Marks stated "I trust in Kenny and our team implicitly to continue delivering amazing music and performances without me." Kenny Beats has seen success since the disbandment of Loudpvck as a solo act with production credits on Gucci Mane and Ski Mask the Slump God projects, among others. Adapted from iTunes . Adapted from iTunes . Adapted from WhoSampled . The Chainsmokers This
2990-565: The event on social media seemingly showed a large crowd of attendees in a mosh pit , which would have been in violation of social distancing recommendations. The concert received backlash from social media users who pointed out that images and videos posted by the concert-goers did not promote social distancing as the concert promoters had initially stated. The event was investigated by the state of New York health authorities for "rampant" violations of social distancing guidelines. On July 27, 2020, Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo criticized
3055-531: The first indications of modern values regarding art; art as an investment versus pure aesthetics, and the increased attention to living artists as an opportunity for such investment. Commercial galleries owned or operated by an art dealer or "gallerist" occupy the middle tier of the art market , accounting for most transactions, although not those with the highest monetary values. Once limited to major urban art worlds such as New York, Paris and London, art galleries have become global. Another trend in globalization
3120-464: The management of Adam Alpert in New York City . Pall attended New York University for art history and music business while Taggart had been attending Syracuse University and was an intern at Interscope Records before the two met. Taggart had taken an interest in being a DJ and released some original songs on the website SoundCloud . Taggart was informed by someone working for Alpert that
3185-456: The museum's own collection or on loan from the collections of other museums. Museums might be in public or private ownership and may be accessible to all or have restrictions on access. Although primarily concerned with visual art , art museums are often used as a venue for other cultural exchanges and artistic activities where the art object is replaced by practices such as performance art , dance, music concerts, or poetry readings. Similar to
3250-604: The piano on some songs. According to Billboard magazine, Pall was raised in Westchester County , New York as the "son of an art dealer and a stay-at-home mom." Andrew "Drew" Taggart, born ( 1989-12-31 ) December 31, 1989 (age 34) , was raised in Freeport, Maine . He shares the role of producer and DJ alongside Alex Pall, performing programming, mixing and mastering. He is the band's primary songwriter, and performs vocals and guitar on some songs. His mother
3315-471: The public exhibition of art had to overcome the bias against commercial activity, which was deemed beneath the dignity of artists in many European societies. Commercial art galleries were well-established by the Victorian era , made possible by the increasing number of people seeking to own objects of cultural and aesthetic value. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century there were also
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#17327877372493380-483: The record for most views of a lyric video in one day with 9 million plays. They released " The One " as a promotional single from their debut studio album on March 27, 2017. Memories...Do Not Open was released on April 7, 2017 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 221,000 album-equivalent units , of which 166,000 were pure album sales. The album was certified platinum in August 2017. In
3445-434: The resale of older work by the same artists. All art sales after the first are part of the secondary market, in which the artist and the original dealer are not involved. Many of these sales occur privately between collectors, or works are sold at auctions. However some galleries participate in the secondary market depending upon the market conditions. As with any market, the major conditions are supply and demand. Because art
3510-511: The same day. The duo released the single " Who Do You Love ", a collaboration with Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer , on February 7, 2019. The lyric video was released on the same day on YouTube. The song was certified 2× platinum in Canada and platinum in the US and is the most successful single from the Chainsmokers' third album, World War Joy . They also announced a 41-city North American tour with 5 Seconds of Summer , taking place September 2019 through December 2019. On March 29, 2019,
3575-404: The same month, they were listed as third on Forbes ' World's Highest Paid DJs list for 2017 with earnings of $ 38 million, from 12 months prior to June 2017. They also performed an unannounced set at Emo Nite LA's 3-year-anniversary mini festival. On January 17, 2018, they released their single, entitled " Sick Boy ", which became the lead single of their sophomore album . A month later,
3640-475: The single "Erase" which was followed by "The Rookie" in early 2013. During an October 2016 television interview, ABC News Nightline reporter Nick Watt asked Pall and Taggart "What's with the (duo's) name?" Pall replied that, "At the time of conception, it was... it was totally just like I was in college. You know I enjoyed smoking weed and you know it was just like such a 'yeah the domain's open'. I don't have to have any, like, underscores." Taggart added "It's just
3705-646: The single charted internationally and peaked on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Pall has described the song as "life-changing" for the pair. On August 5, 2014, the Chainsmokers released "Kanye", featuring sirenXX, the follow-up to "#Selfie". Seven months later, they released "Let You Go", featuring the American synthpop group Great Good Fine Ok . They signed with Disruptor Records, a joint venture label with Sony Music Entertainment by their manager Adam Alpert , in April 2015. On May 18, 2015,
3770-464: The social media hiatus and the COVID-19 pandemic , the duo announced plans to hold a " drive-in " charity concert, "Safe & Sound", on July 25, as their first in-person concert since January 2020 prior to Super Bowl LIV . The concert was presented by Jerry Media 's Tequila brand JAJA, which is co-owned by the Chainsmokers. The concert was stated to be a "socially-distanced drive-in show to benefit
3835-495: Was also announced on the same day, featuring 40 North American cities beginning in April alongside support from Kiiara and Emily Warren . They announced on Instagram that they would be taking a fan, Tony Ann who is a Berklee College of Music student, with them on the tour because they were impressed with his piano cover of their song "Paris". The official video for " Paris " was directed by Mister Whitmore and starring American fashion model Martha Hunt . The official lyric video
3900-403: Was also performed at the 2016 MTV VMAs . The performance was met with mostly negative reception. The New York Times , Rolling Stone and Us Weekly referred to the performance as the worst of the night. Taggart himself stated in an interview with Billboard that "It sounded like shit." " All We Know ", featuring Phoebe Ryan , was released on September 29, 2016. In October 2016,
3965-582: Was announced that the Chainsmokers were scheduled to perform during the Victoria's Secret fashion show which will be recorded in New York City in November, and will be telecasted on December 2 by the ABC network. On November 16, they released " Beach House " as a single. The duo launched a film production company named Kick the Habit Productions, with their manager Adam Alpert serving as CEO and Dan Marcus,
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#17327877372494030-463: Was directed by Rory Kramer. On January 3, 2017, they announced an exclusive three-year residency deal with Wynn Nightlife. Per the agreement, they will only perform in Wynn-owned nightclubs XS Las Vegas and Encore Beach Club until the year 2019. Pall described the deal to be the "best of what Las Vegas has to offer", saying they were "thrilled" with the agreement. On February 14, 2017,
4095-571: Was released in December 2019 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart. So Far So Good , their fourth studio album, was released on May 13, 2022. Their fifth studio album, Summertime Friends , followed on October 20, 2023. In 2024, the duo released their third EP, No Hard Feelings . The Chainsmokers were initially made up of Pall and former DJ Rhett Bixler. The Chainsmokers were re-formed as an EDM DJ duo in 2012 under
4160-475: Was released on August 21, 2020, and features soundtrack music scored by the group, alongside previous releases " Push My Luck ", " Somebody ", alongside an additional song, "If Walls Could Talk". On January 5, 2022, the duo released their first new music in two years on their SoundCloud page – a remix of Bon Iver 's cover of " I Can't Make You Love Me " by Bonnie Raitt alongside a remix of The Anxiety's 2020 single " Meet Me at Our Spot ". On January 24, 2022,
4225-400: Was released on September 18, 2015. These songs, except "Split (Only U)", were featured on the group's debut EP, Bouquet , which was released on October 23, 2015. A week later, the song " New York City " was released as the fifth and final single from the EP. On February 5, 2016, the duo released a new single, " Don't Let Me Down ", featuring vocals from American singer Daya , which won
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