DJ Snake

Grigahcine was born in Paris to Algerian parents{{cite tweet|user=djsnake|number=584060516198457345|title=@Slougha_ my parents from Algeria dude. And they moved to Paris}} {{better source|date=February 2024}} and grew up in Ermont,{{Cite web |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2094331/lifestyle |title=DJ Snake pays homage to Algerian roots in latest release |date=3 June 2022 |access-date=2 September 2022 |quote=The Grammy-nominated producer, whose real name is William Sami Étienne Grigahcine, was born in Paris to Algerian parents and grew up in Ermont, a district outside of the capital.}} a banlieue district outside Paris, which he describes as a ghetto,{{Citation|title=DJ Snake – L'interview exclusive – L'histoire de sa vie {{!}} Konbini| date=26 July 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un3VmW5biC0|language=en|access-date=31 July 2019}}{{cite web|title=Behind The Ears Of DJ Snake, Dance Music's Viral Hitmaker |author=Ryan Mac |date=24 August 2015 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2015/08/24/behind-the-ears-of-dj-snake-edms-viral-hitmaker/ |accessdate=16 September 2015 |work=Forbes}}{{cite web |title=DJ Snake, mordu des platines |author=Julie Terrasson |date=9 April 2016 |url=http://tracks.arte.tv/fr/dj-snake-mordu-des-platines |accessdate=14 April 2017 |publisher=Arte TV |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419040339/http://tracks.arte.tv/fr/dj-snake-mordu-des-platines |archive-date=19 April 2017 |url-status=dead }} though Ermont is not an economically-deprived suburb featuring low-income housing projects. He cites a scene with Cut Killer in the French film La Haine as well as hip-hop artists KRS-One and Cypress Hill as early influences. In his youth, Grigahcine produced graffiti art, earning him the moniker "Snake" because he was able to consistently evade the police. Of his name, Grigahcine says "When I started DJing, everyone called me 'Snake' in my city first, I was like 'DJ Snake, OK let's go for it.' The name sucks, but it's too late now." He started DJing at age 14, and later producing at 19.{{cite web| url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2016/01/06/from-tupac-to-daft-punk-30-under-30-dj-snake-on-what-he-leans-on/#794f0c1f4e08|title=To Daft Punk, 30 Under 30 DJ Snake On What He Leans On| author=Natalie Robehmed |date=6 January 2016| work=Forbes| accessdate=16 March 2016}} In his early career, Grigahcine performed at clubs including Le Bains Douches in Paris. In 2005, he met his manager Steve Goncalves, who encouraged Grigahcine to begin creating his own music.

In 2011, DJ Snake produced for Lady Gaga's album Born This Way.{{cite web | url=https://asividal.com | title=Producer | publisher=asividal.com/ | date=17 April 2018 }} This earned him a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year in February 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.elektrodaily.com/events/2013/11/make-a-turndownforwhat-vine-or-instavideo-for-the-chance-to-win-2-spots-on-dj-snakes-guest-list-for-his-show-webster-hall-friday-1122/|title=DJ Snake|publisher=Elektro|accessdate=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102190824/http://www.elektrodaily.com/events/2013/11/make-a-turndownforwhat-vine-or-instavideo-for-the-chance-to-win-2-spots-on-dj-snakes-guest-list-for-his-show-webster-hall-friday-1122/|archive-date=2 January 2014|url-status=dead}} DJ Snake was co-producer for the song "Government Hooker", which was voted best song by Lady Gaga fans after the release of the album.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659254/lady-gaga-government-hooker.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110305130318/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659254/lady-gaga-government-hooker.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 March 2011|title=Lady Gaga Producer Calls 'Government Hooker' A 'Beast'|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=31 December 2013}} This song was supposed to be released as a single before Interscope Records decided to stop the marketing of the album after its release. He remixed Kanye West's "New Slaves", AlunaGeorge's "You Know You Like It", Duck Sauce's "It's You", Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt" and Junior Senior's "Move Your Feet".{{cite web|url=http://www.elektrodaily.com/uncategorized/2013/08/major-lazer-bubble-butt-dj-snake-remix/|title=Major Lazer "Bubble Butt"|publisher=Elektro|accessdate=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102190919/http://www.elektrodaily.com/uncategorized/2013/08/major-lazer-bubble-butt-dj-snake-remix/|archive-date=2 January 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/07/alunageorge-you-know-you-like-it-dj-snake-remix/|title=Alunageorge "You Know You Like It"|publisher=Elektro|accessdate=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102190821/http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/07/alunageorge-you-know-you-like-it-dj-snake-remix/|archive-date=2 January 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/07/duck-sauce-its-you-dj-snake-remix/|title=Duck Sauce "It's You"|publisher=Elektro|accessdate=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102190921/http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/07/duck-sauce-its-you-dj-snake-remix/|archive-date=2 January 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/07/kanye-west-new-slaves-dj-snake-remix/|title=Kanye West "New Slaves"|publisher=Elektro|accessdate=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323014043/http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/07/kanye-west-new-slaves-dj-snake-remix/|archive-date=23 March 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/04/junior-senior-move-your-feet-dj-snake-remix/|title=Junior Senior "Move Your Feet"|publisher=Elektro|accessdate=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191710/http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/04/junior-senior-move-your-feet-dj-snake-remix/|archive-date=2 January 2014|url-status=dead}} In 2013, DJ Snake produced three songs with Paul "DJ White Shadow" Blair on Lady Gaga's album Artpop including "Applause", "Sexxx Dreams", and "Do What U Want".{{cite web|url=http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/08/lady-gaga-applause-produced-by-dj-snake-dj-white-shadow/|title=Lady Gaga "Applause"|publisher=Elektro|accessdate=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191708/http://www.elektrodaily.com/music/2013/08/lady-gaga-applause-produced-by-dj-snake-dj-white-shadow/|archive-date=2 January 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2013/08/lady-gaga-releases-applause-sets-electronic-tone-of-forthcoming-artpop/|title=Lady Gaga releases 'Applause,' sets electronic tone of forthcoming 'Artpop'|date=12 August 2013|publisher=Dancing Astronaut|accessdate=31 December 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mixjunkies.com/listen-to-the-dj-snake-produced-track-for-lady-gaga-feat-r-kelly-do-what-you-want/|title=Listen to the DJ Snake Produced Track for Lady Gaga Feat. R. Kelly 'Do What You Want'|publisher=Mixjunkies|accessdate=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192830/http://www.mixjunkies.com/listen-to-the-dj-snake-produced-track-for-lady-gaga-feat-r-kelly-do-what-you-want/|archive-date=2 January 2014|url-status=dead}}

DJ Snake and Dillon Francis were alternating supporting artists on the Mothership Tour 2014 with Skrillex. He performed at the 2015 Coachella Music Festival with guest appearances by AlunaGeorge and MØ, who did vocals on "Lean On" with Major Lazer. "Lean On" and DJ Snake's remix of AlunaGeorge's "You Know You Like It" were both top 10 Shazamed songs from Coachella 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.sbsun.com/events/20150411/coachella-2015-alunageorge-mo-surprise-fans-during-dj-snakes-set |title=Coachella 2015: AlunaGeorge, MO surprise fans during DJ Snake's set |date=11 April 2015 |publisher=San Bernardino County Sun |accessdate=13 May 2015}}{{cite web |url=https://news.beatport.com/check-out-the-top-10-shazamed-songs-of-coachella/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090254/https://news.beatport.com/check-out-the-top-10-shazamed-songs-of-coachella/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 May 2015 |title=Coachella 2015: AlunaGeorge, MO surprise fans during DJ Snake's set |publisher=San Bernardino County Sun |accessdate=13 May 2015 }}

In October 2015, DJ Snake and fellow electronic producer Tchami were injured in a car crash, causing them both to miss a scheduled stop at Toronto's Monster Mash festival.{{cite news|url=http://www.ministryofsound.com/magazine/2015/10/28/tchami-dj-snake-car-crash#9LAyf26IITX5oM0K.97|title= French producers Tchami and DJ Snake have been involved in a serious car accident |date=|accessdate=7 November 2015|publisher=Ministry of Sound}} In January 2016, Forbes named him one of their "30 Under 30 In Music" for the year.{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-2016/music/#604d1eb47ed5|title= Forbes 30 Under 30: Music

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In December 2013, "Turn Down for What", DJ Snake's collaboration with Lil Jon, was released on Columbia Records.{{cite web|url=http://www.beatport.com/release/turn-down-for-what/1219747|title=Turn Down for What|publisher=Beatport|accessdate=31 December 2013}} The song was featured in a commercial for the Sol Republic DECK, a wireless speaker, which aired in October 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zyN48BAgXU|title=Sol Replic Deck Radio Shack TV Commercial, Feat Lil Wayne and Michael Phelps|publisher=Radio Shack|accessdate=31 December 2013}} "Turn Down for What" entered the top ten of the Billboard Dance/Electronic chart during the last week of December.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/5862221/chart-moves-imagine-dragons-awolnation-extend-lengthy-hot-100-stays|title=Chart Moves: Imagine Dragons, AWOLNATION Extend Lengthy Hot 100 Stays; Beyonce Bounds At R&B/Hip-Hop Radio; DJ Snake, Lil Jon Debut With 'Turn Down For What'|author=Gary Trust|publisher=Billboard|date=3 January 2014|accessdate=30 January 2014}} In January 2014, the single entered the top 5 on the Dance/Electronic chart and debuted No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/5847932/dj-snake-lil-jon-katy-perry-power-up-dance-charts|title=DJ Snake, Lil Jon, Katy Perry Power Up Dance Charts|author=Gordon Murray|publisher=Billboard|date=27 December 2013|accessdate=30 January 2014}} The song was certified gold in February 2014 and platinum in March 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/02/04/dj-snakes-turn-reaches-gold-status/|title=DJ Snake's "Turn Down For What" Reaches Gold Status|author=Tyler Trew|publisher=Your EDM|date=4 February 2014|accessdate=11 February 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22dj%20snake%22|title=American certifications: DJ Snake – Gold & Platinum|publisher=RIAA|accessdate=10 June 2015}} The song reached the top ten of the Hot 100 in April 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/chart-alert/6032607/pharrell-williams-happy-holds-atop-hot-100-dj-snake-lil-jon|title=Pharrell Williams' 'Happy' Holds Atop Hot 100, DJ Snake & Lil Jon Hit Top 10|author=Gary Trust|publisher=Billboard Biz|date=2 April 2014|accessdate=8 April 2014}} The music video for the single was released in March 2014.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/dj-snake-and-lil-jons-turn-down-for-what-is-perfect-insanity-20140312|title=DJ Snake and Lil Jon's 'Turn Down for What' Video Is Perfect Insanity|author=Jason Newman|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=12 March 2014|accessdate=8 April 2014}} "Turn Down for What" was nominated for MTV Video Music Awards for Best Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, and the MTV Clubland Award.{{cite web|title=2014 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations: Get The Full List|author=Gil Kaufman|date=17 July 2014|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1870248/2014-video-music-awards-nominations-full-list/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717142334/http://www.mtv.com/news/1870248/2014-video-music-awards-nominations-full-list/|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2014|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=20 July 2014}}

In February 2014, DJ Snake and Dillon Francis released "Get Low" on their official SoundCloud and YouTube pages, as the lead single from Francis's debut studio album Money Sucks, Friends Rule. Both "Get Low" and "Turn Down for What" were featured on the Furious 7 motion picture soundtrack. Along with the exposure gained from commercials for Dodge and Taco Bell featuring the song, the inclusion of "Get Low" on the soundtrack helped the song re-enter the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic chart while DJ Snake re-entered the Billboard Artist 100.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6531504/madeons-adventure-leads-to-no-1-on-top-danceelectronic-albums |title=Check Out the Top 10 Shazamed Songs of Coachella |publisher=SFX Entertainment |accessdate=13 May 2015}}

In December 2014, DJ Snake's remix of the AlunaGeorge song "You Know You Like It" was released on Island Records.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/12/dj-snake-alunageorge-you-know-you-like-it-2 |title=DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge – "You Know You Like It" |publisher=Complex |date=30 December 2014 |accessdate=7 December 2015}} "You Know You Like It" reached number one on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart and Rhythmic Songs chart in June 2015.{{cite web|author=Gary Trust |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6583139/chart-highlights-taylor-swift-ties-record-as-bad-blood-hits-pop |title=Chart Highlights: Taylor Swift Ties Record as 'Bad Blood' Hits Pop Songs Top 10 |publisher=Billboard |date=6 January 2015 |accessdate=7 December 2015}}{{cite web|author=Gary Trust |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6613071/chart-highlights-taylor-swift-adds-another-no-1-with-style |title=Chart Highlights: Taylor Swift Adds Another No. 1, With 'Style' |publisher=Billboard |date=29 June 2015 |accessdate=7 December 2015}} It peaked at 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1488413/dj-snake/chart |title=DJ Snake – Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=7 December 2015}} In November 2015, the song received RIAA double-platinum certification.{{cite web |url=http://headlineplanet.com/home/2015/11/30/shawn-mendes-stitches-dj-snake-alunageorges-you-know-you-like-it-certified-2x-platinum/ |title=Shawn Mendes' "Stitches," DJ Snake & Alunageorge's "You Know You Like It" Certified 2× Platinum |last1=Cantor |first1=Brian |date=30 November 2015 |website=headlineplanet.com |publisher=Headline Planet |accessdate=11 December 2015}} For the remix, DJ Snake used a fusion of European dance music and hip hop beats. It took him about four hours to write. The collaboration was done via the Internet, with the vocals emailed to DJ Snake, who worked in Paris.{{cite web|url=http://radio.com/2015/07/18/dj-snake-you-know-you-like-it-interview/ |title=DJ Snake On "You Know You Like It," His Collab with Aluna Francis. « |website=Radio.com |date=18 July 2015 |accessdate=7 December 2015}}

In March 2015, "Lean On", DJ Snake's collaborative track with Major Lazer featuring MØ, was released on Mad Decent, as the lead single from Major Lazer's third studio album Peace Is the Mission.{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/58673-diplos-major-lazer-share-new-track-lean-on-featuring-m-and-dj-snake/ |title=Diplo's Major Lazer Share New Track "Lean On", Featuring MØ and DJ Snake | News |publisher=Pitchfork |date=2 March 2015 |accessdate=7 December 2015}} It made it on Billboard's Rhythmic Songs,{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/308937/Major+Lazer/chart?f=378 |title=Major Lazer – Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=7 December 2015}} Mainstream Top 40,{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/308937/Major+Lazer/chart?f=381 |title=Major Lazer – Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=7 December 2015}} Latin Pop Songs,{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/308937/Major+Lazer/chart?f=372 |title=Major Lazer – Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date=5 September 2015 |accessdate=7 December 2015}} Dance Club Songs,{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/308937/Major+Lazer/chart?f=359 |title=Major Lazer – Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=7 December 2015}} Hot Dance/Electric Songs{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/308937/Major+Lazer/chart?f=1234 |title=Major Lazer – Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=7 December 2015}} and Adult Top 40{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/308937/Major+Lazer/chart?f=343 |title=Major Lazer – Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date=3 October 2015 |accessdate=7 December 2015}} charts. It peaked at 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/308937/Major+Lazer/chart?f=379 |title=Major Lazer – Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=7 December 2015}} In June, Time magazine named it one of the "Best Songs of 2015 So Far"{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/3927166/best-songs-2015-so-far-music/ |title=Best Songs of 2015 So Far: Time Picks |magazine=Time |date=25 June 2015 |access-date=7 December 2015}} In September 2015, "Lean On" was named Spotify's global song of the summer. In November 2015, the song surpassed 526 million Spotify plays, making it the service's most streamed song ever.{{cite web |url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/11/11/major-lazer-lean-on-spotify-most-streamed |title=Major Lazer And DJ Snake's "Lean On" Named Spotify's Most Streamed Song Of All Time |last1=Leight |first1=Elias |date=11 November 2015 |website=thefader.com |publisher=The Fader, Inc |accessdate=11 December 2015}} The video for "Lean On" was released in March 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/32769/20150323/major-lazer-dj-snake-mo-lean-music-video-peace-mission-watch.htm |title=Major Lazer, DJ Snake and MØ Share "Lean On" Music Video From 'Peace Is the Mission' [Watch] : Buzz |publisher=Music Times |date=23 March 2015 |accessdate=7 December 2015}} It was shot in India and directed by Tim Erem.{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1788841/major-lazer-dj-snake-lean-on-feat-mo-video-peace-is-the-mission-details/video/ |title=Major Lazer & DJ Snake – "Lean On" (Feat. MØ) Video + Peace Is The Mission Details |publisher=Stereogum |date=23 March 2015 |accessdate=7 December 2015}} Amplify magazine named "Lean On" one of "The Best Videos of 2015".{{cite web|author=Frankie Victoria |url=http://www.ampthemag.com/the-real/the-best-videos-of-2015/ |title=The best videos of 2015 ‹ Amplify |website=Amplify |date= |accessdate=7 December 2015}} In January 2016, the "Lean On" video reached 1 billion views on YouTube, and has since reached over 3 billion.{{cite news |url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/01/08/lean-on-music-video-now-has-1-billion-views-on-youtube/ |title=Major Lazer's "Lean On" Music Video Now Has Over 1 Billion Views on YouTube |accessdate=23 January 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/61097/20160108/major-lazer-dj-snake-mo-lean-on-1-billion-youtube-plays.htm |title=Major Lazer, DJ Snake, MO 'Lean On' Hits 1 Billion YouTube Plays |accessdate=23 January 2016}}

DJ Snake released his next single "Middle" on 16 October 2015. The song was released by Interscope Records, Mad Decent and Spinnin' Records. It features the vocals from English singer Bipolar Sunshine. The song's accompanying music video premiered on 16 March 2016 on DJ Snake's YouTube account on Vevo.

On 2 June 2016, the single "Talk" was released.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/djsnake.fr/photos/a.276730775372.152597.276632445372/10153571047855373/?type=3&theater|title=DJ SNAKE|website=www.facebook.com|accessdate=15 June 2016}} DJ Snake had hinted the possibility of releasing new music via Twitter a few days before the single's release. It features vocals from George Maple's song "Talk Talk" that was released in December 2014.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7393456/dj-snake-talk-feat-george-maple|title=DJ Snake Releases 'Talk' Feat George Maple|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=15 June 2016}} The track infuses tropical house sounds and was released by Interscope Records and made available for purchase on iTunes on 10 June 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://classic.beatport.com/label/dj-snake-music-under-exclusive-license-to-interscope-records/52539|title=DJ Snake Music, under exclusive license to Interscope Records :: Beatport|last=LLC|first=Beatport|website=classic.beatport.com|accessdate=15 June 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/talk-feat.-george-maple-single/id1117623343|title=Talk (feat. George Maple) – Single by DJ Snake on iTunes|website=iTunes|accessdate=15 June 2016}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} The music video for the song was released on DJ Snake's YouTube account on 11 July 2016. In July 2016, he announced the release of his debut studio album, titled Encore, released on 5 August 2016. "Middle" and "Talk" serve as singles from the album.

On 5 August 2016, with the release of Encore, DJ Snake released the album's third single, "Let Me Love You", featuring the vocals of Canadian singer Justin Bieber. On 2 January 2017, DJ Snake started promoting the album's fourth single "The Half", featuring Jeremih, Young Thug and Swizz Beatz.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2016/08/04/new-music-dj-snake-swizz-beatz-jeremih-young-thug-the-half/ |title=DJ Snake feat. Swizz Beatz, Jeremih, & Young Thug – 'The Half' |publisher=Rap-Up |date=4 August 2016 |accessdate=3 January 2017}} In fall 2017, DJ Snake performed at the Arc de Triomphe to promote Paris' bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

On 23 February 2018, his single "Magenta Riddim" was released. In late August 2018, DJ Snake announced via his social media platforms that he would be releasing a new song later that year. The following month, he confirmed the song would be called "Taki Taki" and it would feature Selena Gomez, Cardi B and Ozuna. The track was released on 28 September 2018.

On 16 July 2019, DJ Snake revealed his second album, Carte Blanche would be released on 26 July 2019.{{cite tweet|user=djsnake|number=1151169559904305159|title=Carte Blanche ~ July 26th|date=16 July 2019|accessdate=17 July 2019}} It includes his singles "Magenta Riddim", "Taki Taki", "Enzo" (with Sheck Wes featuring Offset, 21 Savage and Gucci Mane), and "Loco Contigo" (with J Balvin featuring Tyga), on 10 October 2019 Snake released his new single "Fuego" (Featuring Sean Paul, Anitta & Tainy).{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/nz/album/carte-blanche/1473654374|title=Carte Blanche by DJ Snake|website=Apple Music|accessdate=26 July 2019}}

DJ Snake is a Vegas resident DJ at Zouk Nightclub and AYU Dayclub at Resorts World. Aaron Musicaro in conjunction with Jared Garcia {{cite news |url=https://celebmagazine.com/jared-garcia-zouk-group-resorts-world/ |title=Jared Garcia artist relations |date=21 Oct 2022}} worked together to get this partnership as a resident DJ.{{cite news |url=https://zoukgrouplv.com/djsnake/ |title=ZOUK |date=21 Oct 2022}}

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DJ Snake is currently part of the Pardon My French team, a collective of four French DJs composed of Tchami, Mercer, Malaa and himself. Throughout the year 2016 and into early 2017, DJ Snake was part of the Pardon My French Tour with Tchami and Mercer.

For his special venue at the Accor Hotel Arena (Paris), in 2018 DJ Snake had an exclusive collaboration between his own trademark Pardon My French and the denim brand Levi's. It was composed by the emblematic Levi's trucker jacket sprayed with the DJ's brand. The very limited edition was available as a world exclusive at the Champs-Elysées Levis flagship the day of the venue (24 February 2018) and encountered a huge success.{{cn|date=January 2025}}

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In March 2018, he established his own record label named Premiere Classe.{{Cite news|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/03/20/dj-snake-announces-inception-of-his-own-record-label/|title=DJ Snake Announces Inception of His Own Record Label|date=20 March 2018|work=EDM Sauce|accessdate=3 January 2019}}

List of Premiere Classe released tracks:

• 4B & Teez – "Whistle"
• Aazar & Bellecour – "Da Vinci"
• Chace – "Never"
• Masayoshi Iimori – "Flow"
• SAYMYNAME – "Burn"
• Gammer featuring Sam King – "Out with the Old"
• Mercer – "Boss"
• Plastic Toy & DJ Snake – "Try Me"
• Malaa featuring Jacknife – "Revolt"
• SQWAD – "Big Ting Vibe"{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/big-ting-vibe-single/1485701271|title=Big Ting Vibe – Single by SQWAD on Apple Music|website=Apple Music|accessdate=5 December 2019}}
• Plastic Toy – "Escape"{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/escape-single/1494877132|title=Escape – Single by Plastic Toy on Apple Music|website=Apple Music|accessdate=5 December 2019}}

DJ Snake is a fan of French football club Paris Saint Germain.{{cite web |url=http://www.ravejungle.com/2016/04/22/djs-and-their-favorite-football-clubs/6/ |title=DJS and Their Favorite Football Clubs !!! - Page 6 |website=www.ravejungle.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311122504/http://www.ravejungle.com/2016/04/22/djs-and-their-favorite-football-clubs/6/ |archive-date=11 March 2017 |url-status=dead}} He has passports from both France and Algeria.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81-TcM56xbU |title=Les 10 Essentiels de DJ Snake (lunettes de soleil, baskets blanches et Kinder Bueno) {{!}} GQ |date=2021-05-27 |last=GQ France |access-date=2024-05-31 |via=YouTube}}

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• Encore (2016)
• Carte Blanche (2019)
• Nomad (2025){{cite web |url=https://edmnomad.com/dj-snake-nomad-new-album/ |title=After Selling Out Paris to 80,000 Fans, DJ Snake Announces New Nomad Album |work=EDMNomad |date=May 16, 2025 |access-date=May 16, 2025 |author=Guzman, Angelo De}}

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| 2012

| Born This Way (as producer)

| Album of the Year

| {{nom}}

|{{cite web|title=Grammy Awards 2012: Complete Winners And Nominees List|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/grammy-awards-2012-winners-whitney-houston-death-adele-289778|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=12 February 2012 |accessdate=12 March 2017}}

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| 2015

| "Turn Down for What" (with Lil Jon)

| Best Music Video

| {{nom}}

|{{cite magazine|title=Grammys 2015: And the Nominees Are…|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/6363565/grammys-2015-nominations-57th-annual|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=12 March 2017}}

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|2015

|"Turn Down for What" (with Lil Jon)

|rowspan="3"|Top Dance/Electronic Song

|{{won}}

|{{cite magazine|title=Billboard Music Awards 2015: See the Full List of Finalists|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/bbma-2015/6524277/billboard-music-awards-2015-finalists|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=12 March 2017}}

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|rowspan="3"|2016

|"You Know You Like It" (with AlunaGeorge)

|{{nom}}

|rowspan=3|{{cite magazine|title=Billboard Music Awards 2016: See the Finalists|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/7326512/billboard-music-awards-2016-nominations|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=12 March 2017}}

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|"Lean On" (with Major Lazer featuring MØ)

|{{won}}

|-

|DJ Snake

|Top Dance/Electronic Artist

|{{nom}}

|-

|rowspan=2|2017

|DJ Snake

|Top Dance/Electronic Artist

|{{nom}}

|rowspan=2|{{cite magazine|title=Drake, The Chainsmokers Lead Nominees for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/7752631/billboard-music-awards-2017-nominations-full-list|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=11 April 2017}}

|-

|"Let Me Love You" (featuring Justin Bieber)

|Top Dance/Electronic Song

|{{nom}}

|}

Delivered since 1991, the GAFFA Awards are a Danish award that rewards popular music by the magazine of the same name.

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| 2015

| Lean On

| Best Foreign Song

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;" |{{cite web |title=GAFFA-Prisen – og vinderne er... |url=https://gaffa.dk/nyhed/101913/gaffa-prisen-og-vinderne-er/ |website=Gaffa |accessdate=1 September 2019 |language=Danish}}

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|2017

| "Let Me Love You"

| Single of the Year

| {{nom}}

|{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7896929/electronic-music-awards-nominees-complete-list-2017|title=The Chainsmokers, Justice, Eric Prydz & More Nominated for 2017 Electronic Music Awards|date=8 August 2017|accessdate=1 September 2017|last=Rishty|first=David|magazine=Billboard}}

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|rowspan=2|2017

|DJ Snake

|Dance Artist of the Year

|{{nom}}

|rowspan=2|{{cite web|title=Here's The Complete List Of #iHeartAwards Winners {{!}} iHeartRadio Music Awards {{!}} iHeartRadio|url=http://news.iheart.com/features/iheartradio-music-awards-15/articles/15/490103/heres-the-complete-list-of-iheartradio-15616268/|website=iHeartRadio|accessdate=12 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306212021/http://news.iheart.com/features/iheartradio-music-awards-15/articles/15/490103/heres-the-complete-list-of-iheartradio-15616268/|archive-date=6 March 2017|url-status=dead}}

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|"Let Me Love You" (featuring Justin Bieber)

|Dance Song of the Year

|{{nom}}

|}

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|2022

|"SG" (with Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion and Lisa)

|International Song of the Year

|{{nom}}

|{{cite web|url=https://www.sanook.com/music/2442081/|script-title=th:JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2022 เปิดลิสต์เข้าชิงสุดยอดรางวัลดนตรีแห่งปี 12 สาขา|author=|date=March 7, 2022|work=Sanook Entertainment News|language=th|trans-title=JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2022 opens a list of nominations for the best music awards of the year in 12 categories|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307173750/https://www.sanook.com/music/2442081/|archive-date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022}}

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|2017

|DJ Snake

|Favorite DJ/EDM Artist

|{{nom}}

|{{cite web|title=Kids' Choice Awards 2017: Full Nominees and Winners List|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kids-choice-awards-2017-full-nominees-and-winners-list-w471688|website=Us Weekly|date=11 March 2017 |accessdate=12 March 2017}}

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|rowspan="4"|2014

|rowspan="4"|"Turn Down for What" (with Lil Jon)

|MTV Clubland Award

|{{nom}}

|rowspan="4"|{{cite web|title=2014 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations: Get The Full List|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1870248/2014-video-music-awards-nominations-full-list/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717142334/http://www.mtv.com/news/1870248/2014-video-music-awards-nominations-full-list/|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2014|website=MTV News|accessdate=12 March 2017}}

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|Best Direction

|{{won}}

|-

|Best Visual Effects

|{{nom}}

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|Best Art Direction

|{{nom}}

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|2018

|DJ Snake

|Best French DJ

|{{won}}

|{{Cite news|url=http://www.nrj.fr/djawards/palmares|title=Palmares NRJ DJ Awards 2016 – Meilleurs DJs|publisher=NRJ|language=fr-FR|accessdate=14 November 2016|archive-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114231946/http://www.nrj.fr/djawards/palmares|url-status=dead}}

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|2023

|"SG" (with Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion and Lisa)

|Crossover Collaboration of the Year

|{{nom}}

|{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2023-01-23/sebastian-yatra-lidera-nominaciones-a-premio-lo-nuestro-seguido-de-bad-bunny-becky-g-y-grupo-firme|last=Calle|first=Tommy|title=Sebastián Yatra lidera nominaciones a Premio Lo Nuestro seguido de Bad Bunny, Becky G y Grupo Firme|work=Los Angeles Times|date=January 23, 2023|language=es|access-date=January 23, 2023|archive-date=January 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123172117/https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2023-01-23/sebastian-yatra-lidera-nominaciones-a-premio-lo-nuestro-seguido-de-bad-bunny-becky-g-y-grupo-firme|url-status=live}}

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| rowspan="1" |2014

| rowspan="1" |"Turn Down for What" (with Lil Jon)

|Choice Music: R&B/Hip-Hop Song

|{{nom}}

|{{cite web|title=The 2014 Teen Choice Awards Reveals Their Very Long List Of Nominees|url=http://www.etonline.com/awards/148577_2014_teen_choice_awards_reveals_their_list_of_nominees/|website=Entertainment Tonight|date=18 July 2014 |accessdate=12 March 2017}}

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• {{Official website|http://www.djsnake.fr/}}
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20150823112458/http://lci.tf1.fr/sept-a-huit/videos/la-minute-sept-a-huit-la-french-touch-dj-snake-coqueluche-des-americains-8635917.html Vidéo La minute Sept à Huit. La French touch : DJ Snake, coqueluche des Américains]
• [https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2016/01/06/from-tupac-to-daft-punk-30-under-30-dj-snake-on-what-he-leans-on/#507a67164e08/ From Tupac To Daft Punk, 30 Under 30 DJ Snake On What He Leans On]

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