Draft:Robby East
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Robby East
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name = Robby Laterveer
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|5|6}}
| birth_place = Grenoble, France
| origin = Amsterdam, Netherlands
| genre = Melodic house music, Future house
| occupation = Music producer, DJ
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = This Never Happened, Heldeep Records
| associated_acts = Lane 8, Lizzy Land, Jodie Knight
| website = [https://www.robbyeast.com Official Website]
}}
Robby East (born May 6, 1997, as Robby Laterveer) is a Dutch music producer and DJ specializing in melodic house music. He has released music through This Never Happened and Heldeep Records and has had his work broadcast on platforms such as BBC Radio 1 and SiriusXM Chill.{{cite web |title=Robby East Biography |url=https://ra.co/dj/robbyeast/biography |publisher=Resident Advisor |access-date=2024-12-28}}
Early Life
Robby East was born in Grenoble, France, to a Dutch father and South Korean mother. He grew up in a multicultural household and began studying piano and guitar during his childhood. At 13, he developed an interest in electronic music production. East later attended the Conservatory of Haarlem, where he studied electronic music production.{{cite web |title=Robby East: From Family Musicianship to Melodic House Career |url=https://daily-beat.com/get-to-know-robby-east/ |publisher=Daily Beat |date=2024-05-14 |access-date=2024-12-28}}
Career
= Early Work =
Robby East's career began in the future house genre, during which he collaborated with artists such as Oliver Heldens and released tracks through Heldeep Records.{{cite web |title=Lane 8 Spring 2023 Mixtape |date=2 March 2023 |url=https://edmidentity.com/2023/03/02/lane-8-spring-2023-mixtape/ |publisher=EDM Identity |access-date=2024-12-28}}
= Transition to Melodic House =
In 2020, East shifted his focus to melodic house music. He signed with Lane 8's label This Never Happened in 2022, and his single Toucan received airplay on SiriusXM Chill.{{cite web |title=This Never Happened 2022 Retrospective Mix |date=31 December 2022 |url=https://edmidentity.com/2022/12/31/this-never-happened-2022-retrospective-mix/ |publisher=EDM Identity |access-date=2024-12-28}}
= Echoes Galore EP =
In December 2024, East released his debut EP, Echoes Galore.{{cite web |title=The Robby East Effect |date=May 2024 |url=https://magneticmag.com/2024/05/the-robby-east-effect/ |publisher=Magnetic Magazine |access-date=2024-12-28}}
= Collaborations =
East collaborated with vocalist Lizzy Land on the track Make It Easy in 2023.{{cite web |title=Robby East's Melodic Collaboration with Lizzy Land |date=27 October 2023 |url=https://magneticmag.com/2023/10/robby-easts-melodic-collaboration-with-lizzy-land/ |publisher=Magnetic Magazine |access-date=2024-12-28}} In 2024, he worked with Jodie Knight on Overwater.{{cite web |title=How It's Made: Robby East feat. Jodie Knight - Overwater |date=29 March 2024 |url=https://magneticmag.com/2024/03/how-its-made-robby-east-feat-jodie-knight-overwater-this-never-happened/ |publisher=Magnetic Magazine |access-date=2024-12-28}}
= Live Performances =
East has performed at events such as the Amsterdam Dance Event and Fabric in London.{{cite web |title=Robby East Artist Profile |url=https://ra.co/dj/robbyeast |publisher=Resident Advisor |access-date=2024-12-28}}
Style
Robby East's music includes elements of melody and live instrumentation.{{cite web |title=How It Was Made: Robby East - Melody for the Misfits |date=18 June 2024 |url=https://magneticmag.com/2024/06/how-it-was-made-robby-east-melody-for-the-misfits/ |publisher=Magnetic Magazine |access-date=2024-12-28}}
Discography
= Extended Plays =
- Echoes Galore EP (2024)
= Selected Singles =
- Toucan (2022)
- Make It Easy featuring Lizzy Land (2023)
- Overwater featuring Jodie Knight (2024)
References
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External Links
- [https://www.robbyeast.com Official Website]
- [https://ra.co/dj/robbyeast/biography Robby East on Resident Advisor]
- [https://open.spotify.com/artist/robbyeast Robby East on Spotify]