KickRaux

KickRaux is a Jamaican producer & DJ, working in electronic music. His stage name replaced the name Rieces Pieces under which he produced his first remix of M.I.A. featuring Jay Z "XXXO'". In early 2014 KickRaux branded his style of music being credited with coining the phrase "Future Dancehall".

KickRaux has collaborated, remixed and produced for an eclectic list of artists including Major Lazer, Migos, Jay Z, Chronixx, Kranium, M.I.A., Machel Montano and many more. His 2015 Remix alongside Major Lazer of Kranium's single "Nobody Has To Know" for Atlantic Records garnered over 16 million streams worldwide. Major Lazer frontman Diplo referred to KickRaux as "one of (his) favorite new producers.[1]"

Early life

KickRaux was born in Portmore, Jamaica and raised in Florida. His connection to electric music can be traced back to the beached of Spanish Town and the bass music of the Miami club scene. His early remixes and genre bending releases led to a feature on MTV UK's The Wrap Up.

Later work

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,[2] Spin Magazine, Vibe,[3] Peace Magazine,[4][5] Pigeons & Planes, The Frontliner[6]) 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.

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