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| name = Krewella |
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| origin = [[Northbrook, Illinois]], U.S. |
| origin = [[Northbrook, Illinois]], U.S. |
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Electronic dance music|EDM]]|[[dance-pop]]|[[dance-rock |
| genre = {{hlist|[[Electronic dance music|EDM]]|[[dance-pop]]|[[dance-rock]]|[[electro (music)|electro]]|[[dubstep]]|[[progressive house]]|[[drum and bass]]|[[Trap music (EDM)|trap]]|[[future bass]]|}} |
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| years_active = 2007–present |
| years_active = 2007–present |
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| label = {{hlist|[[Columbia Records|Columbia]]|[[Monstercat]]|Mixed Kids}} |
| label = {{hlist|[[Columbia Records|Columbia]]|[[Monstercat]]|Mixed Kids}} |
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* Yasmine Yousaf |
* Yasmine Yousaf |
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| past_members = Kristopher Trindl |
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== History == |
== History == |
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=== 2007–2013: Formation and career beginnings === |
=== 2007–2013: Formation and career beginnings === |
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Krewella formed in 2007 and consisted of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf, |
Krewella formed in 2007 and consisted of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf, together with producer Kris Trindl. Jahan and Kris met at a Glenbrook North High School party in 2006. They were in a relationship. Their relationship ended in 2011. Their music is a blend of self-produced [[electro house]] and [[dubstep]], with influences of many other [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] styles. All three members of the band have "6-8-10" tattoos to commemorate June 8, 2010, the day when the three agreed to give up their careers, schooling, and any other intentions for their lives, to dedicate all of their time to the band's joint music career.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.iheart.com/articles/trending-465498/tattoo-stories-with-krewella-11605761/ |title=Tattoo Stories with Krewella | iHeartRadio |publisher=News.iheart.com |date=August 27, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203140024/http://news.iheart.com/articles/trending-465498/tattoo-stories-with-krewella-11605761/ |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In December 2011, they were signed to Canadian independent electronic music label [[Monstercat]]; "Killin' It" was Krewella's first original song released by a label. Monstercat promoted Krewella with social media campaigns and partnered with EDM YouTube promotional channels for a larger platform. In June 2012, Krewella released their EP ''Play Hard''. The second single, "Alive" peaked at number one on the US [[Dance/Mix Show Airplay]] chart<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-03-09/hot-dance-airplay |title=Dance/Mix Show Airplay |publisher=Billboard |date=March 9, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> and also placed on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1554983/pop-shop-picks-pistol-annies-krewella-betty-who-more |title=Pop Shop Picks: Pistol Annies, Krewella, Betty Who & More |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=March 29, 2013|website=billboard.com}}</ref> |
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Krewella has headlined at [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] festivals around the globe including [[Ultra Music Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ultramusicfestival.com/artists/krewella|title=Artists : Krewella |access-date=March 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323015748/http://ultramusicfestival.com/artists/krewella |archive-date=March 23, 2013 }}</ref> [[Electric Daisy Carnival]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://electricdaisycarnival.com/archive/edc_2012/Orlando/artist.php?id=262|title=Krewella |access-date=April 8, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011014513/http://electricdaisycarnival.com/archive/edc_2012/Orlando/artist.php?id=262 |archive-date=October 11, 2013 }}</ref> [[Stereosonic]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stereosonic.com.au/artists/krewella/|title=Krewella |access-date=September 5, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822000920/http://www.stereosonic.com.au/artists/Krewella/ |archive-date=August 22, 2012 }}</ref> Spring Awakening,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.springawakeningfestival.com/news/view/spring-awakening-music-festival-announces-final-lineup|title=Spring Awakening Music Festival Announces Final Line-Up |access-date=April 8, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331024333/http://www.springawakeningfestival.com/news/view/spring-awakening-music-festival-announces-final-lineup |archive-date=March 31, 2013 }}</ref> [[Sunburn Festival]] and Paradiso festival. These live performances earned them the 2012 International Dance Music Award for "Best Breakthrough Artist."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/ |title=30th Annual International Dance Music Awards - Winter Music Conference 2015 - WMC 2015 |publisher=Wintermusicconference.com |access-date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> |
Krewella has headlined at [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] festivals around the globe including [[Ultra Music Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ultramusicfestival.com/artists/krewella|title=Artists : Krewella |access-date=March 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323015748/http://ultramusicfestival.com/artists/krewella |archive-date=March 23, 2013 }}</ref> [[Electric Daisy Carnival]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://electricdaisycarnival.com/archive/edc_2012/Orlando/artist.php?id=262|title=Krewella |access-date=April 8, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011014513/http://electricdaisycarnival.com/archive/edc_2012/Orlando/artist.php?id=262 |archive-date=October 11, 2013 }}</ref> [[Stereosonic]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stereosonic.com.au/artists/krewella/|title=Krewella |access-date=September 5, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822000920/http://www.stereosonic.com.au/artists/Krewella/ |archive-date=August 22, 2012 }}</ref> Spring Awakening,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.springawakeningfestival.com/news/view/spring-awakening-music-festival-announces-final-lineup|title=Spring Awakening Music Festival Announces Final Line-Up |access-date=April 8, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331024333/http://www.springawakeningfestival.com/news/view/spring-awakening-music-festival-announces-final-lineup |archive-date=March 31, 2013 }}</ref> [[Sunburn Festival]] and Paradiso festival. These live performances earned them the 2012 International Dance Music Award for "Best Breakthrough Artist."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/ |title=30th Annual International Dance Music Awards - Winter Music Conference 2015 - WMC 2015 |publisher=Wintermusicconference.com |access-date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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After their performance at Ultra Music Festival 2013, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' declared that "Krewella is going to be huge!"<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/digital-and-mobile/4334347/how-krewella-leveraged-its-social-strategy-into-a |title=How Krewella Leveraged Its Social Strategy Into A Career |publisher=Billboard |date=July 23, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> Their debut album ''Get Wet'' charted in the Top 10 of the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] in its first week.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msopr.com/press-releases/krewella-debut-top-10-on-billboard-200-with-get-wet-for-columbia-records/ |title=KREWELLA Debut Top 10 On Billboard 200 With 'GET WET' For Columbia Records | Mitch Schneider Organization |publisher=Msopr.com |date=October 2, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2015 |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118200558/http://www.msopr.com/press-releases/krewella-debut-top-10-on-billboard-200-with-get-wet-for-columbia-records/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Krewella teamed up with producer group [[Cash Cash]] to make their second single "Live For The Night".<ref>{{cite web|author=Patrick Ryan |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/03/23/on-the-verge-cash-cash-banks-on-edm-fans/6502093/ |title=On the Verge: Cash Cash banks on EDM fans |publisher=Usatoday.com |date=March 24, 2014 |access-date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> |
After their performance at Ultra Music Festival 2013, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' declared that "Krewella is going to be huge!"<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/digital-and-mobile/4334347/how-krewella-leveraged-its-social-strategy-into-a |title=How Krewella Leveraged Its Social Strategy Into A Career |publisher=Billboard |date=July 23, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> Their debut album ''Get Wet'' charted in the Top 10 of the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] in its first week.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msopr.com/press-releases/krewella-debut-top-10-on-billboard-200-with-get-wet-for-columbia-records/ |title=KREWELLA Debut Top 10 On Billboard 200 With 'GET WET' For Columbia Records | Mitch Schneider Organization |publisher=Msopr.com |date=October 2, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2015 |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118200558/http://www.msopr.com/press-releases/krewella-debut-top-10-on-billboard-200-with-get-wet-for-columbia-records/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Krewella teamed up with producer group [[Cash Cash]] to make their second single "Live For The Night".<ref>{{cite web|author=Patrick Ryan |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/03/23/on-the-verge-cash-cash-banks-on-edm-fans/6502093/ |title=On the Verge: Cash Cash banks on EDM fans |publisher=Usatoday.com |date=March 24, 2014 |access-date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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Kris began to have problems with alcoholism due to the sudden success, even going so far as to be hospitalized with intoxication, during a show in Phoenix. Even after going through rehab, Kris still wasn't totally sober. |
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The Yousaf sisters wanted Kris to continue treatment because they saw him as "changed", but he refused. |
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=== 2014–2015: Lawsuit, Trindl's departure and'' Somewhere to Run '' === |
=== 2014–2015: Lawsuit, Trindl's departure and'' Somewhere to Run '' === |
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Krewella announced in 2015, that they had been working on a new extended play, intended to be completed in time for a 2016 tour. From that time out prior to the release there were many snippets of upcoming music including the songs "Broken Record", "Helter Skelter", "Beggars" (with Diskord), "Louder Than Bombs", "Friends", "Superstar" (with Pegboard Nerds and [[NGHTMRE]]) and "Marchin On". |
Krewella announced in 2015, that they had been working on a new extended play, intended to be completed in time for a 2016 tour. From that time out prior to the release there were many snippets of upcoming music including the songs "Broken Record", "Helter Skelter", "Beggars" (with Diskord), "Louder Than Bombs", "Friends", "Superstar" (with Pegboard Nerds and [[NGHTMRE]]) and "Marchin On". |
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The single "Beggars" (With Diskord) was released on April 29, 2016. Krewella have stated that "Broken Record" will be released a week before ''[[Ammunition (Krewella EP)|Ammunition]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2015/05/10/krewella-new-ep-2015|title=Krewella Talks New EP And Tour [Video]|date=May 9, 2015|work=EDM.com|access-date=June 12, 2017|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109191347/http://edm.com/articles/2015/05/10/krewella-new-ep-2015 |
The single "Beggars" (With Diskord) was released on April 29, 2016. Krewella have stated that "Broken Record" will be released a week before ''[[Ammunition (Krewella EP)|Ammunition]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2015/05/10/krewella-new-ep-2015|title=Krewella Talks New EP And Tour [Video]|date=May 9, 2015|work=EDM.com|access-date=June 12, 2017|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109191347/http://edm.com/articles/2015/05/10/krewella-new-ep-2015|archive-date=November 9, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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Krewella were set to present at the inaugural Electronic Music Awards which were supposed to be held on April 23, 2016, but were postponed to later in the year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.magneticmag.com/2016/03/presenters-announced-for-the-inaugural-electronic-music-awards--foundation/|title=Presenters Announced For The Inaugural "Electronic Music Awards & Foundation"|work=Magnetic Magazine|access-date=June 12, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7332958/electronic-music-awards-show-postponed|title=Electronic Music Awards Show Postponed|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> |
Krewella were set to present at the inaugural Electronic Music Awards which were supposed to be held on April 23, 2016, but were postponed to later in the year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.magneticmag.com/2016/03/presenters-announced-for-the-inaugural-electronic-music-awards--foundation/|title=Presenters Announced For The Inaugural "Electronic Music Awards & Foundation"|work=Magnetic Magazine|access-date=June 12, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7332958/electronic-music-awards-show-postponed|title=Electronic Music Awards Show Postponed|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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On April 29, 2016, Krewella released a 30-second video of Yasmine rapping to the tune of [[Kanye West]]'s song "I Love Kanye |
On April 29, 2016, Krewella released a 30-second video of Yasmine rapping to the tune of [[Kanye West]]'s song "I Love Kanye" prior to the release of the single "Beggars" with Diskord.<ref name="youtube1">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUL6AKzJQw8 |title=Krewella x Diskord - Beggars |publisher=YouTube |date=April 28, 2016 |access-date=May 4, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/04/28/krewella-drops-kanye-inspired-rap-hints-new-music-video/ |title=Krewella Drops Kanye-Inspired Rap & Teases New Music [Video] |date=April 29, 2016 |publisher=Your EDM |access-date=May 4, 2016}}</ref> The music video for the song was released at the same time.<ref name="youtube1"/> |
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On May 4, 2016, a video titled "Love, Yazzy" was released to the public of Yasmine speaking of her memories of Krewella since her beginnings with the band. The end of the video stated the release date of ''[[Ammunition (Krewella EP)|Ammunition]]'' which was May 20, 2016. Two days after this, a video titled "Love, Jahan" which talked about unity and a "krew without borders" before announcing a new, smaller more intimate |
On May 4, 2016, a video titled "Love, Yazzy" was released to the public of Yasmine speaking of her memories of Krewella since her beginnings with the band. The end of the video stated the release date of ''[[Ammunition (Krewella EP)|Ammunition]]'' which was May 20, 2016. Two days after this, a video titled "Love, Jahan" which talked about unity and a "krew without borders" before announcing a new, smaller more intimate Sweatbox Tour. This headlining Fall tour spanned across 16 dates in North America and Canada and featured brand new music and their entire live band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/05/10/krewella-announce-sweatbox-tour-dates-fall-new-video/|title=Krewella Makes A Major Announcement In Hot & Steamy New Video [WATCH HERE]|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=May 10, 2016|website=Your EDM|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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On May 10, 2016, the promotional single "Broken Record" was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7JhEDJuU8FbGXYoSn2acWo |title=Broken Record by Krewella on Spotify |website=Open.spotify.com |access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref> |
On May 10, 2016, the promotional single "Broken Record" was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7JhEDJuU8FbGXYoSn2acWo |title=Broken Record by Krewella on Spotify |website=Open.spotify.com |access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref> |
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===2017–2018: ''New World'', Coke Studio and further singles=== |
===2017–2018: ''New World'', Coke Studio and further singles=== |
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In an interview with Gary Vee, the sisters stated that they were currently in the studio working on a follow |
In an interview with Gary Vee, the sisters stated that they were currently in the studio working on a follow-up to ''Ammunition''. They have since played more teasers, such as "Angels Cry", "dead af", "Team", and "Rise Up".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQq773AT8go |title=Krewella, Social Media for Musicians & the Business of Music | #AskGaryVee Episode 215 |publisher=YouTube |date=July 1, 2016 |access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref> "Team" was later released.<ref>{{Citation|title=Team|date=December 9, 2016|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/3NRrvr3ctGwpV1wLRjgSSs|language=en|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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Krewella hinted at two new songs on their Snapchat while performing in Sydney for New Year's Eve. One of them is called "Be There". More teasers have been played since then, in fact there are almost 11 unreleased songs altogether.<ref>{{Citation|last=Loana Martinez|title=11 UNRELEASED SONGS BY KREWELLA - FEBRUARY 2017|date=February 25, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KbLE4UP0zw|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> "Be There" was due to be released by the end of March, finally releasing on May 10, 2017. They also confirmed their own record label, named Mixed Kids Records, with "Be There" becoming their first release on it.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/Krewella/status/862095691446759424|title=KREWELLA on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=May 10, 2017|language=en}}</ref> |
Krewella hinted at two new songs on their Snapchat while performing in Sydney for New Year's Eve. One of them is called "Be There". More teasers have been played since then, in fact there are almost 11 unreleased songs altogether.<ref>{{Citation|last=Loana Martinez|title=11 UNRELEASED SONGS BY KREWELLA - FEBRUARY 2017|date=February 25, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KbLE4UP0zw|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> "Be There" was due to be released by the end of March, finally releasing on May 10, 2017. They also confirmed their own record label, named Mixed Kids Records, with "Be There" becoming their first release on it.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/Krewella/status/862095691446759424|title=KREWELLA on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=May 10, 2017|language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2017, Krewella partnered with dance-fitness program [[Zumba]]. They made a song called "I Got This" for their new ''STRONG'' program, which entails of workouts to high energy music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zlife.zumba.com/hot-new-music-alert-strong-zumba/|title=Hot New Music Alert for STRONG by Zumba®|website=Zlife|language=en-US|access-date=May 21, 2017}}</ref> This has yet to be released, but it was teased on the ''STRONG'' [[Instagram]] page.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BTuIVJ6lEsT/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BTuIVJ6lEsT |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=Instagram post by STRONG By Zumba® • May 5, 2017 at 6:30pm UTC|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=May 21, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On May 17, they played at a Zumba 'fitness concert' where they played a set while instructors and attendees performed a dance workout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cec-swc-presents-a-fitness-concert-powered-by-zumba-feat-krewella-tickets-33742205846#|title=CEC + SWC Presents: A Fitness Concert Powered By Zumba feat. KREWELLA|website=Eventbrite|language=en-US|access-date=May 21, 2017}}</ref> Here, they teased a song called "Thrilla", which following the release of another single on May 31, 2017, a song called "Love Outta Me". They released the first part of their two part EP ''[[New World Pt. 1|New World]]'' on June 8, 2017.<ref name="BillboardNWpt1">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7825454/krewella-new-world-part-1-ep|title=Krewella Releases 'New World Part 1'|magazine=Billboard|author=David Rishty|date=June 8, 2017}}</ref> They later announced their New World Tour with a video from ''[[Aladdin (franchise)|Aladdin]]'' with Yasmine's face over Jasmine and Jahan's face appearing on random characters throughout.<ref>{{Citation|last=Krewella|title=A Whole NEW WORLD TOUR|date=June 25, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYe0JHpNGRE|access-date=July 27, 2017}}</ref> |
In 2017, Krewella partnered with dance-fitness program [[Zumba]]. They made a song called "I Got This" for their new ''STRONG'' program, which entails of workouts to high energy music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zlife.zumba.com/hot-new-music-alert-strong-zumba/|title=Hot New Music Alert for STRONG by Zumba®|website=Zlife|language=en-US|access-date=May 21, 2017}}</ref> This has yet to be released, but it was teased on the ''STRONG'' [[Instagram]] page.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BTuIVJ6lEsT/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BTuIVJ6lEsT |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=Instagram post by STRONG By Zumba® • May 5, 2017 at 6:30pm UTC|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=May 21, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On May 17, they played at a Zumba 'fitness concert' where they played a set while instructors and attendees performed a dance workout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cec-swc-presents-a-fitness-concert-powered-by-zumba-feat-krewella-tickets-33742205846#|title=CEC + SWC Presents: A Fitness Concert Powered By Zumba feat. KREWELLA|website=Eventbrite|language=en-US|access-date=May 21, 2017}}</ref> Here, they teased a song called "Thrilla", which following the release of another single on May 31, 2017, a song called "Love Outta Me". They released the first part of their two part EP ''[[New World Pt. 1|New World]]'' on June 8, 2017.<ref name="BillboardNWpt1">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7825454/krewella-new-world-part-1-ep|title=Krewella Releases 'New World Part 1'|magazine=Billboard|author=David Rishty|date=June 8, 2017}}</ref> They later announced their New World Tour with a video from ''[[Aladdin (franchise)|Aladdin]]'' with Yasmine's face over Jasmine and Jahan's face appearing on random characters throughout.<ref>{{Citation|last=Krewella|title=A Whole NEW WORLD TOUR|date=June 25, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYe0JHpNGRE|access-date=July 27, 2017}}</ref> |
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Krewella estimated that ''New World Part 2'' would be released by mid-2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/06/09/krewella-enters-brand-new-world-ep-release/|title=Krewella Enters A Brand "New World" With EP Release|publisher=Your EDM|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=June 9, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}</ref> then later by early September 2017 and before their New World Tour, but neither of these release dates eventuated.<ref name="YT">{{Citation|last=Les Mixeurs|title=Les Mixeurs - Interview Krewella @Balaton Sound 2017|date=July 18, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhv8uaKl9YE|access-date=July 27, 2017}}</ref> Multiple teasers of possible songs exist, such as "dead af", "Rise Up", "New World" (with [[Yellow Claw (DJs)|Yellow Claw]]), "Angels Cry", "I Got This", "Thrilla", "Alibi", "Like We", and multiple unnamed songs.<ref name="YT"/> |
Krewella estimated that ''New World Part 2'' would be released by mid-2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/06/09/krewella-enters-brand-new-world-ep-release/|title=Krewella Enters A Brand "New World" With EP Release|publisher=Your EDM|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=June 9, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}</ref> then later by early September 2017 and before their New World Tour, but neither of these release dates eventuated.<ref name="YT">{{Citation|last=Les Mixeurs|title=Les Mixeurs - Interview Krewella @Balaton Sound 2017|date=July 18, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhv8uaKl9YE|access-date=July 27, 2017}}</ref> Multiple teasers of possible songs exist, such as "dead af", "Rise Up", "New World" (with [[Yellow Claw (DJs)|Yellow Claw]]), "Angels Cry", "I Got This", "Thrilla", "Alibi", "Like We", and multiple unnamed songs.<ref name="YT"/> "Dead AF" was later released as a single on October 24, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/74cbGl9GHBaRM8yHO4Tt1Q|title=dead af|website=Open.spotify.com|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref> |
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On October 31, Krewella went on livestream from their tour bus on EDM social app 'WAV'. They mentioned that ''New World Part 2'' should be released in 2018. They also teased five unreleased songs: "Run Away", "Bad Liar", "Alarm" (with [[Lookas]]), "Ain't That Why" (with [[ |
On October 31, Krewella went on livestream from their tour bus on EDM social app 'WAV'. They mentioned that ''New World Part 2'' should be released in 2018. They also teased five unreleased songs: "Run Away", "Bad Liar", "Alarm" (with [[Lookas]]), "Ain't That Why" (with [[R3hab]]), "Another Round" (with [[Pegboard Nerds]]) and "Angels Cry". "Another Round" with [[Pegboard Nerds]] was released on November 17, "Alarm" with [[Lookas]] was released on December 1, and "Ain't That Why" with R3hab was released on December 8. "Angels Cry" followed on December 29, 2017. |
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Krewella mentioned a version of "New World" (with [[Yellow Claw (DJs)|Yellow Claw]]) featuring Chinese rapper |
Krewella mentioned a version of "New World" (with [[Yellow Claw (DJs)|Yellow Claw]]) featuring Chinese rapper Vava.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/krewella/status/935604131271548928?lang=en|title=Vava's version of New World |date=November 28, 2017|website=Twitter.com}}</ref> While Krewella were in China, they posted on social media with Vava,<ref name="twitter.com">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/krewella/status/934127197643612160?lang=en|title=Meet the baddest girl in China #Vavapic.twitter.com/gsdtBTkY68|author=KREWELLA|website=Twitter.com|date=November 24, 2017}}</ref> appeared at one of her concerts in Beijing,<ref name="twitter.com"/> and also filmed a music video for this version. It was released in January 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwjCbKsY_Kc|title=Krewella, Yellow Claw - New World (Music Video) ft. Vava|date=January 24, 2018|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
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In February 2018, Krewella released "Alibi" alongside a music video, which featured footage from their New World Tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-nEjZJVjvM|title=Krewella - Alibi (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> In April, they released "Runaway".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqX2_916Qqk|title=Krewella - Runaway (Audio)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> An animated music video was released in May<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeUA7Hn9DsE|title=Krewella - Runaway (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> created by 3D Multimedia production studio Blunt Action.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bluntaction.art/projects|title=Blunt Action Projects and Commissions|website=Blunt Action|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> The next single, "Gold Wings" with [[Shaun Frank]] was released in May 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CBiovW1ze4|title=Shaun Frank, Krewella - Gold Wings (Audio)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> In June 2018, they released a cover of [[Bazzi (singer)|Bazzi]]'s track "Mine" with BKAYE, as part of a compilation album by Cure8 records titled "disCOVERED vol. 1".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7HDxqZIUIirMy8vXZzw32r|title=disCOVERED, Vol. 1|date=June 15, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2022|website=Open.spotify.com}}</ref> Krewella also released "Bad Liar" later that month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1bvFSJJXmo|title=Krewella - Bad Liar (Audio)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
In February 2018, Krewella released "Alibi" alongside a music video, which featured footage from their New World Tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-nEjZJVjvM|title=Krewella - Alibi (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> In April, they released "Runaway".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqX2_916Qqk|title=Krewella - Runaway (Audio)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> An animated music video was released in May<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeUA7Hn9DsE|title=Krewella - Runaway (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> created by 3D Multimedia production studio Blunt Action.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bluntaction.art/projects|title=Blunt Action Projects and Commissions|website=Blunt Action|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> The next single, "Gold Wings" with [[Shaun Frank]] was released in May 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CBiovW1ze4|title=Shaun Frank, Krewella - Gold Wings (Audio)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> In June 2018, they released a cover of [[Bazzi (singer)|Bazzi]]'s track "Mine" with BKAYE, as part of a compilation album by Cure8 records titled "disCOVERED vol. 1".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7HDxqZIUIirMy8vXZzw32r|title=disCOVERED, Vol. 1|date=June 15, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2022|website=Open.spotify.com}}</ref> Krewella also released "Bad Liar" later that month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1bvFSJJXmo|title=Krewella - Bad Liar (Audio)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
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In August 2018, they released "Soldier" in collaboration with American bass producer [[Jauz]] as part of his album "The Wise and the Wicked".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/jauz-krewella-soldier-8472855/|title=Jauz & Krewella Discover Wonky Depths on 'Soldier': Exclusive|first=Kat|last=Bein|website=Billboard.com|date=August 30, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> |
In August 2018, they released "Soldier" in collaboration with American bass producer [[Jauz]] as part of his album "The Wise and the Wicked".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/jauz-krewella-soldier-8472855/|title=Jauz & Krewella Discover Wonky Depths on 'Soldier': Exclusive|first=Kat|last=Bein|website=Billboard.com|date=August 30, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> |
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The second single, "Ghost" was released in October 2019, alongside a music video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOrzOw4v2-g|title=Krewella - Ghost (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
The second single, "Ghost" was released in October 2019, alongside a music video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOrzOw4v2-g|title=Krewella - Ghost (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
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In December 2019, Krewella released "Good On You" in collaboration with Indian producer [[Nucleya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRQPRNK_iaQ|title=Krewella & Nucleya - Good On You (Official Lyric Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> On the same day, they announced their second studio album " |
In December 2019, Krewella released "Good On You" in collaboration with Indian producer [[Nucleya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRQPRNK_iaQ|title=Krewella & Nucleya - Good On You (Official Lyric Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> On the same day, they announced their second studio album "zer0",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dancemusicnw.com/krewella-announces-album-zer0/|title=Krewella finally announces next album after a string of new songs|first=Jovaughn|last=Brown|website=Dancemusicnw.com|date=December 12, 2019|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> due to be released on January 31. A music video for "Good On You" was released two weeks later, which was filmed during Krewella's visit to India for [[Sunburn Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaCj4ypsjXA|title=Krewella & Nucleya - Good On You (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
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The final single from the album, "[[Greenlights (song)|Greenlights]]" was released on January 18, 2020. A music video was released on the same day, filmed in Indonesia and included footage from their set at [[Djakarta Warehouse Project]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2dgChEZA4M|title=Krewella - Greenlights (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> This gave Krewella's second number one on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart in April 2020. |
The final single from the album, "[[Greenlights (song)|Greenlights]]" was released on January 18, 2020. A music video was released on the same day, filmed in Indonesia and included footage from their set at [[Djakarta Warehouse Project]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2dgChEZA4M|title=Krewella - Greenlights (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> This gave Krewella's second number one on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart in April 2020. |
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The album "zer0" was released on January 31, 2020. The album featured the tracks "zer0", "Mana" (Extended Mix), "Good On You" (with [[Nucleya]]), "Anxiety" (featuring Arrested Youth), "Paradise" (featuring [[Asim Azhar]]), "Like We" (featuring [[Yung Baby Tate]] and Alaya), "Scissors", "Ghost", "Martyr", "Overboard" and "[[Greenlights]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/5orXIakLkSIQAi9XsHOWEb|title=zer0|date=January 31, 2020|access-date=February 5, 2022|website=Open.spotify.com}}</ref> |
The album "zer0" was released on January 31, 2020. The album featured the tracks "zer0", "Mana" (Extended Mix), "Good On You" (with [[Nucleya]]), "Anxiety" (featuring Arrested Youth), "Paradise" (featuring [[Asim Azhar]]), "Like We" (featuring [[Yung Baby Tate]] and Alaya), "Scissors", "Ghost", "Martyr", "Overboard" and "[[Greenlights]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/5orXIakLkSIQAi9XsHOWEb|title=zer0|date=January 31, 2020|access-date=February 5, 2022|website=Open.spotify.com}}</ref> |
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A tour for the zer0 album was announced, featuring 13 shows across North America, set to begin in April 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/krewella/status/1222187756836851717|title=you guys!!! it's been almost 3 years since our last live headline North American tour and we're so ready to get back out there.|website=Twitter.com|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> The tour was cancelled due to the [[Covid-19 Pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://do617.com/events/2020/4/23/krewella-the-zer0-tour-tickets|title=POSTPONED - Krewella - The Zer0 Tour (SEE NOTES)|website=Do617.com|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> |
A tour for the zer0 album was announced, featuring 13 shows across North America, set to begin in April 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/krewella/status/1222187756836851717|title=you guys!!! it's been almost 3 years since our last live headline North American tour and we're so ready to get back out there.|website=Twitter.com|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> The tour was cancelled due to the [[Covid-19 Pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://do617.com/events/2020/4/23/krewella-the-zer0-tour-tickets|title=POSTPONED - Krewella - The Zer0 Tour (SEE NOTES)|website=Do617.com|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> |
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Two remix EPs of "zer0" were released in March and April 2020 respectively, featuring remixes from [[ |
Two remix EPs of "zer0" were released in March and April 2020 respectively, featuring remixes from [[Moti (DJ)|Moti]], [[Prince Fox]], [[Futuristic Polar Bears]] and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1tKNZiieRvhgkQce7FufKC|title=zer0 (The Remixes, Pt. 1)|date=March 13, 2020|access-date=February 5, 2022|website=Open.spotify.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/70sF29QpYGVUTHX8MLZFPJ|title=zer0 (The Remixes, Pt. 2)|date=April 10, 2020|access-date=February 5, 2022|website=Open.spotify.com}}</ref> |
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In May 2020, Krewella released "Goddess" in collaboration with Australian sister duo [[ |
In May 2020, Krewella released "Goddess" in collaboration with Australian sister duo [[Nervo (DJs)|Nervo]], featuring Indo-American rapper [[Raja Kumari]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1LxrrnNOm8an34LWCc48Ue|title=Goddess|date=May 29, 2020|access-date=February 5, 2022|website=Open.spotify.com}}</ref> |
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In July 2020, Krewella released "Rewind" with [[Yellow Claw (DJs)|Yellow Claw]], alongside an animated music video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRD7lPabZws|title=Krewella & Yellow Claw - Rewind (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
In July 2020, Krewella released "Rewind" with [[Yellow Claw (DJs)|Yellow Claw]], alongside an animated music video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRD7lPabZws|title=Krewella & Yellow Claw - Rewind (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
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=== 2021–present: ''The Body Never Lies'' === |
=== 2021–present: ''The Body Never Lies'' === |
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In July 2021, Krewella released "Lay It Down" in collaboration with [[Illenium]] and [[Slander (DJs)| |
In July 2021, Krewella released "Lay It Down" in collaboration with [[Illenium]] and [[Slander (DJs)|Slander]], as part of Illenium's album "Fallen Embers".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4YomxhmDglPvD93W3T6l1V|title=Fallen Embers|date=July 16, 2021|access-date=February 5, 2022|website=Open.spotify.com}}</ref> This track was based on the previous, solo version of "Lay It Down" that was released exclusively on the "zer0" vinyl. |
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In November 2021, Krewella began teasing new music on their social media pages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/p/CWJ7GZ3MoUo/|title=Login • Instagram|website=Instagram.com|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> Soon after, they announced their next single, "Never Been Hurt" in collaboration with BEAUZ. The track was released alongside a music video on November 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w44N5MDL8vI|title=Krewella x Beauz - Never Been Hurt|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
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On December 17, 2021, they released "No Control" with MADGRRL.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ll79D5nUaM|title=Krewella & MADGRRL - No Control|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> A music video was released on December 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xohFbmCgUdE|title=Krewella & MADGRRL - No Control (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
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In January 2022, Krewella announced their third studio album "[[The Body Never Lies]]", to be released on March 4. The album features 10 tracks, including "Never Been Hurt" and "No Control".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2022/01/krewella-return-with-new-album-and-north-american-tour/|title=Krewella return with new album and North American tour|date=January 19, 2022|website=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> They also announced a North American tour, featuring 20 shows, set to begin on April 1. |
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Soon after, they announced the next single off the album, titled "I'm Just A Monster Underneath, My Darling". The track was released on January 28 alongside a lyric video created by photographer and graphic designer Olivia Van Rye.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bnz-DCWw_Q|title=Krewella - I'm Just A Monster Underneath, My Darling (Lyric Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
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In November 2021, Krewella announced their next single, "Never Been Hurt" in collaboration with Beauz. The track was released alongside a music video on November 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w44N5MDL8vI|title=Krewella x Beauz - Never Been Hurt|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> On December 17, 2021, they released "No Control" with Madgrrl.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ll79D5nUaM|title=Krewella & MADGRRL - No Control|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> A music video was released on December 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xohFbmCgUdE|title=Krewella & MADGRRL - No Control (Official Music Video)|access-date=February 5, 2022|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> In January 2022, Krewella announced their third studio album "[[The Body Never Lies]]", to be released on March 4. The album features 10 tracks, including "Never Been Hurt" and "No Control".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2022/01/krewella-return-with-new-album-and-north-american-tour/|title=Krewella return with new album and North American tour|date=January 19, 2022|website=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> They also announced a North American tour, featuring 20 shows, beginning in April. |
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'The Body Never Lies' was released on March 4 including 10 tracks: "ashes to ashes, dust to dust (intro)", "Traces", "No Control" (w/ MADGRRL), "In The Water", "War Forever", "You Don't Even Have To Try", "Never Been Hurt" (w/ BEAUZ), "Drive Away", "6 Feet", and "I'm Just A Monster Underneath My Darling". A music video for "Drive Away" premiered on Facebook that day<ref>{{Cite web |title=Log into Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkrewella |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Facebook |language=en}}</ref> and was released on YouTube two days later.<ref>{{Citation |title=Krewella - Drive Away (Official Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjn66ynFWEA |language=en |access-date=2022-03-14}}</ref> |
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== Curiosity == |
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''The Body Never Lies'' was released on March 4 including 10 tracks. A music video for "Drive Away" was released on YouTube.<ref>{{Citation |title=Krewella - Drive Away (Official Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjn66ynFWEA |language=en |access-date=2022-03-14}}</ref> |
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* Despite the split, Kris and the Yousaf sisters are still in touch. The Krewella made a post on Instagram for the 13th anniversary of the group's founding, in which Kris was not mentioned for an acknowledgment, so after a bad reaction from a fan, they replied that they will always remember with love what is there been in the past. Kris responded directly to their comment by saying that they are lying to everyone and that there is no love towards him. |
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*Frank Zummo – drums, percussion (2015–2017)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://edm.com/articles/2015-03-27/krewella-live-band-debut-1 |title=The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases |publisher=EDM.com |access-date=November 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119000438/http://edm.com/articles/2015-03-27/krewella-live-band-debut-1 |
*Frank Zummo – drums, percussion (2015–2017)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://edm.com/articles/2015-03-27/krewella-live-band-debut-1 |title=The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases |publisher=EDM.com |access-date=November 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119000438/http://edm.com/articles/2015-03-27/krewella-live-band-debut-1 |archive-date=November 19, 2015 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> |
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*Max Bernstein – guitars, keyboards (2015–2017)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://edm.com/articles/2015-06-04/krewella-beyond-the-beats |title=The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases |publisher=EDM.com |access-date=November 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118230312/http://edm.com/articles/2015-06-04/krewella-beyond-the-beats |
*Max Bernstein – guitars, keyboards (2015–2017)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://edm.com/articles/2015-06-04/krewella-beyond-the-beats |title=The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases |publisher=EDM.com |access-date=November 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118230312/http://edm.com/articles/2015-06-04/krewella-beyond-the-beats |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> |
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Krewella performing in 2012
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Origin | Northbrook, Illinois, U.S. |
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Past members | Kristopher Trindl |
Website | krewella |
Krewella is an American electronic dance music band from the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, Illinois, United States, that formed in 2007.[1] Their musical style has been mainly described as EDM,[2][3][4] dance-rock,[3] and dance-pop.[5] However, Krewella's style has been influenced by a number of electronic sub genres, including progressive house, electro, dubstep, drum and bass, trap music and future bass.[6]
Their debut EP, Play Hard, was released on June 18, 2012, exclusively on Beatport, followed by its release on other digital platforms on June 26, 2012.[7] Later, their debut album, Get Wet, was released on September 24, 2013, on iTunes.[8]
The band consists of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf.[1] Originally a trio, their third member and producer Kristopher Trindl left the band in 2014.[9] The band's name stems from Jahan's misspelling of the word "cruel" when the two began writing music, and is not a reference to Cruella de Vil.[10]
Krewella formed in 2007 and consisted of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf, together with producer Kris Trindl. Jahan and Kris met at a Glenbrook North High School party in 2006. They were in a relationship. Their relationship ended in 2011. Their music is a blend of self-produced electro house and dubstep, with influences of many other EDM styles. All three members of the band have "6-8-10" tattoos to commemorate June 8, 2010, the day when the three agreed to give up their careers, schooling, and any other intentions for their lives, to dedicate all of their time to the band's joint music career.[11] In December 2011, they were signed to Canadian independent electronic music label Monstercat; "Killin' It" was Krewella's first original song released by a label. Monstercat promoted Krewella with social media campaigns and partnered with EDM YouTube promotional channels for a larger platform. In June 2012, Krewella released their EP Play Hard. The second single, "Alive" peaked at number one on the US Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart[12] and also placed on the US Billboard Hot 100.[13]
Krewella has headlined at EDM festivals around the globe including Ultra Music Festival,[14] Electric Daisy Carnival,[15] Stereosonic,[16] Spring Awakening,[17] Sunburn Festival and Paradiso festival. These live performances earned them the 2012 International Dance Music Award for "Best Breakthrough Artist."[18]
After their performance at Ultra Music Festival 2013, Billboard declared that "Krewella is going to be huge!"[19] Their debut album Get Wet charted in the Top 10 of the US Billboard 200 in its first week.[20] Krewella teamed up with producer group Cash Cash to make their second single "Live For The Night".[21]
In January 2014, Krewella partnered with EDM lifestyle brand Electric Family to produce a collaboration bracelet for which 100% of the proceeds are donated to Dance For Paralysis. The partnership has raised over $17,000 as of April 2014.[22]
On September 20, 2014 it was announced that Trindl is no longer part of Krewella. Trindl subsequently filed a lawsuit against the sisters for $5 million, claiming that he was unfairly "thrown out" of the band.[9] The Yousaf sisters countersued, claiming Trindl had drug and alcohol problems, "pretended to DJ" onstage, and ultimately resigned from the band.[23]
On November 24, 2014, Krewella released their first single following Trindl's departure titled "Say Goodbye", which was initially available for free download. The track reflects on the loss of a member and the lawsuit against the Yousaf sisters.
On March 23, 2015, Krewella released "Somewhere to Run" produced by Pegboard Nerds and others.[24]
In June 2015, Krewella's "Somewhere to Run" was featured in the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's "Krewellavator" marketing campaign. The spot was filmed in an actual elevator at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.[25]
Krewella released Troll mix Vol. 14 - Return of the Trolls on August 15, 2015, its title a reference to the time gap following the previous one. This mix is the first released after Trindl's departure. The hour long mix features a new track from the sisters, named "Surrender the Throne". It also includes a new remix of their single "Somewhere to Run".[26]
The sisters were featured on the single "Love Song to the Earth" alongside; Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Fergie, Colbie Caillat, Natasha Bedingfield, Leona Lewis, Sean Paul, Johnny Rzeznik, Angélique Kidjo, Kelsea Ballerini, Nicole Scherzinger, Christina Grimmie, Victoria Justice and Q'orianka Kilcher.[27]
In August 2015, it was announced that Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf had settled the lawsuit with Kris Trindl out-of-court. The terms of the settlement were not made public.[28]
Krewella announced in 2015, that they had been working on a new extended play, intended to be completed in time for a 2016 tour. From that time out prior to the release there were many snippets of upcoming music including the songs "Broken Record", "Helter Skelter", "Beggars" (with Diskord), "Louder Than Bombs", "Friends", "Superstar" (with Pegboard Nerds and NGHTMRE) and "Marchin On".
The single "Beggars" (With Diskord) was released on April 29, 2016. Krewella have stated that "Broken Record" will be released a week before Ammunition.[29]
Krewella were set to present at the inaugural Electronic Music Awards which were supposed to be held on April 23, 2016, but were postponed to later in the year.[30][31]
On April 29, 2016, Krewella released a 30-second video of Yasmine rapping to the tune of Kanye West's song "I Love Kanye" prior to the release of the single "Beggars" with Diskord.[32][33] The music video for the song was released at the same time.[32]
On May 4, 2016, a video titled "Love, Yazzy" was released to the public of Yasmine speaking of her memories of Krewella since her beginnings with the band. The end of the video stated the release date of Ammunition which was May 20, 2016. Two days after this, a video titled "Love, Jahan" which talked about unity and a "krew without borders" before announcing a new, smaller more intimate Sweatbox Tour. This headlining Fall tour spanned across 16 dates in North America and Canada and featured brand new music and their entire live band.[34]
On May 10, 2016, the promotional single "Broken Record" was released.[35]
On the last few days before the release, teasers for "Surrender the Throne", "Marching On", "Beggars", "Broken Record", "Ammunition", and "Can't Forget You" were released, with the latter being released one day before Ammunition's release.[36][37][38][39][40]
On May 27, 2016, Krewella was featured on a single by Pegboard Nerds and NGHTMRE titled "Superstar" that did not make the final cut for the Ammunition EP.[41]
In an interview with Gary Vee, the sisters stated that they were currently in the studio working on a follow-up to Ammunition. They have since played more teasers, such as "Angels Cry", "dead af", "Team", and "Rise Up".[42] "Team" was later released.[43] Krewella hinted at two new songs on their Snapchat while performing in Sydney for New Year's Eve. One of them is called "Be There". More teasers have been played since then, in fact there are almost 11 unreleased songs altogether.[44] "Be There" was due to be released by the end of March, finally releasing on May 10, 2017. They also confirmed their own record label, named Mixed Kids Records, with "Be There" becoming their first release on it.[45]
In 2017, Krewella partnered with dance-fitness program Zumba. They made a song called "I Got This" for their new STRONG program, which entails of workouts to high energy music.[46] This has yet to be released, but it was teased on the STRONG Instagram page.[47] On May 17, they played at a Zumba 'fitness concert' where they played a set while instructors and attendees performed a dance workout.[48] Here, they teased a song called "Thrilla", which following the release of another single on May 31, 2017, a song called "Love Outta Me". They released the first part of their two part EP New World on June 8, 2017.[5] They later announced their New World Tour with a video from Aladdin with Yasmine's face over Jasmine and Jahan's face appearing on random characters throughout.[49]
Krewella estimated that New World Part 2 would be released by mid-2017,[50] then later by early September 2017 and before their New World Tour, but neither of these release dates eventuated.[51] Multiple teasers of possible songs exist, such as "dead af", "Rise Up", "New World" (with Yellow Claw), "Angels Cry", "I Got This", "Thrilla", "Alibi", "Like We", and multiple unnamed songs.[51] "Dead AF" was later released as a single on October 24, 2017.[52]
On October 31, Krewella went on livestream from their tour bus on EDM social app 'WAV'. They mentioned that New World Part 2 should be released in 2018. They also teased five unreleased songs: "Run Away", "Bad Liar", "Alarm" (with Lookas), "Ain't That Why" (with R3hab), "Another Round" (with Pegboard Nerds) and "Angels Cry". "Another Round" with Pegboard Nerds was released on November 17, "Alarm" with Lookas was released on December 1, and "Ain't That Why" with R3hab was released on December 8. "Angels Cry" followed on December 29, 2017.
Krewella mentioned a version of "New World" (with Yellow Claw) featuring Chinese rapper Vava.[53] While Krewella were in China, they posted on social media with Vava,[54] appeared at one of her concerts in Beijing,[54] and also filmed a music video for this version. It was released in January 2018.[55]
In February 2018, Krewella released "Alibi" alongside a music video, which featured footage from their New World Tour.[56] In April, they released "Runaway".[57] An animated music video was released in May[58] created by 3D Multimedia production studio Blunt Action.[59] The next single, "Gold Wings" with Shaun Frank was released in May 2018.[60] In June 2018, they released a cover of Bazzi's track "Mine" with BKAYE, as part of a compilation album by Cure8 records titled "disCOVERED vol. 1".[61] Krewella also released "Bad Liar" later that month.[62]
As of July 2018, they are featured in Coke Studio (Pakistan) Season 11 as featured artists and were also part of the well-received Season promo song "Hum Dekhenge" which was rendition of Poem written by Faiz Ahmad Faiz.[63][64] Their featured Coke Studio debut song "Runaway" (a rendition of their previous single) was an instant hit in Pakistan. The song also was a reconnect with their Pakistani roots. Paired with the raw power of Riaz Qadri and Ghulam Ali Qadri's folk vocals, the bank brought their first fusion track about hijr (separation from a beloved). Primarily an English song, Jahan and Yasmine also sing in one of their native languages for the first time. The vocal harmonies combined with a driving dholak groove and soulful sarangi is what makes "Runaway" a tasteful juxtaposition.[65]
In August 2018, they released "Soldier" in collaboration with American bass producer Jauz as part of his album "The Wise and the Wicked".[66]
In mid-2019, Krewella started teasing a 'new era' on their social media pages. The first single from their next album, "Mana" was released on August 22, 2019.[67] A music video created by French artist Gabyo was released on the same day, featuring an extended version of the song.[68] The extended version was released on streaming platforms in September 2019, alongside a remix by American producer Slippy.[69]
The second single, "Ghost" was released in October 2019, alongside a music video.[70]
In December 2019, Krewella released "Good On You" in collaboration with Indian producer Nucleya.[71] On the same day, they announced their second studio album "zer0",[72] due to be released on January 31. A music video for "Good On You" was released two weeks later, which was filmed during Krewella's visit to India for Sunburn Festival.[73]
The final single from the album, "Greenlights" was released on January 18, 2020. A music video was released on the same day, filmed in Indonesia and included footage from their set at Djakarta Warehouse Project.[74] This gave Krewella's second number one on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart in April 2020.
The album "zer0" was released on January 31, 2020. The album featured the tracks "zer0", "Mana" (Extended Mix), "Good On You" (with Nucleya), "Anxiety" (featuring Arrested Youth), "Paradise" (featuring Asim Azhar), "Like We" (featuring Yung Baby Tate and Alaya), "Scissors", "Ghost", "Martyr", "Overboard" and "Greenlights".[75]
A tour for the zer0 album was announced, featuring 13 shows across North America, set to begin in April 2020.[76] The tour was cancelled due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.[77]
Two remix EPs of "zer0" were released in March and April 2020 respectively, featuring remixes from Moti, Prince Fox, Futuristic Polar Bears and others.[78][79]
In May 2020, Krewella released "Goddess" in collaboration with Australian sister duo Nervo, featuring Indo-American rapper Raja Kumari.[80]
In July 2020, Krewella released "Rewind" with Yellow Claw, alongside an animated music video.[81]
Due to the cancellation of the "zer0" Tour, Krewella worked with Insomniac Events to create the "zer0 Live Concert Experience"; a virtual event held on November 27, 2020.[82] This featured a hybrid DJ/Live Vocal set from Krewella, as well as DJ sets from support acts SHIVARASA and REAPER, both of whom were featured on the zer0 remix EPs.[83][84] The event was broadcast on Insomniac's Twitch (service) page, and has since been uploaded to both Insomniac and Krewella's YouTube channels. During this, they premiered a new song, "Lay It Down", which was released as a bonus track on the limited "zer0" vinyl.[85]
In July 2021, Krewella released "Lay It Down" in collaboration with Illenium and Slander, as part of Illenium's album "Fallen Embers".[86] This track was based on the previous, solo version of "Lay It Down" that was released exclusively on the "zer0" vinyl.
In November 2021, Krewella announced their next single, "Never Been Hurt" in collaboration with Beauz. The track was released alongside a music video on November 19.[87] On December 17, 2021, they released "No Control" with Madgrrl.[88] A music video was released on December 25.[89] In January 2022, Krewella announced their third studio album "The Body Never Lies", to be released on March 4. The album features 10 tracks, including "Never Been Hurt" and "No Control".[90] They also announced a North American tour, featuring 20 shows, beginning in April.
Soon after, they announced the next single off the album, titled "I'm Just A Monster Underneath, My Darling". The track was released on January 28 alongside a lyric video created by photographer and graphic designer Olivia Van Rye.[91]
The Body Never Lies was released on March 4 including 10 tracks. A music video for "Drive Away" was released on YouTube.[92]
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