Glowinthedark
{{Short description|Dutch DJ and record production duo}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| image = GITD BLACK.jpeg
| name = Glowinthedark
| genre = Electro house, house, pop, dance, trap, Dutch house
| occupation =
| origin = The Hague, Netherlands
| years_active = 2009–present
| associated_acts = Chuckie, David Guetta, Gregori Klosman, Jody Meyer, Lethal Bizzle, LMFAO, Lupe Fiasco, Nicky Romero, Stargate, Steve Aoki, Taio Cruz, Tommie Sunshine, Wax Motif, Willy Monfret, Wretch 32, Ronnie Flex
| website = {{url|www.djsglowinthedark.com}}
| current_members = * Albert Harvey
- Kevin Ramos
}}
Glowinthedark (stylised as GLOWINTHEDARK) is a Dutch DJ and record production duo from The Hague, consisting of Albert Harvey (born 1986) and Kevin Ramos (born 1987).
Biography
Albert Harvey and Kevin Ramos both grew up in the Netherlands.
Albert learned how to play piano at the age of 8. When he was 17 he started producing. He studied ‘Music Production’ at the Albeda College in Schiedam and started DJing at clubs when he was 20.
Kevin's father was a Latin singer and his mother a soul and funky jazz singer. When he was 14 he played at small parties and celebrations, two years later he started playing in clubs.
Fashion
Besides making music, Glowinthedark is working on a fashion line containing clothes, accessories and a DJ-bag.{{cite web|title=GLOWINTHEDARK |url=http://www.pacha.com/pacha-agency-djs/glowinthedark/ |publisher=Pacha |date=31 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203061204/http://www.pacha.com/pacha-agency-djs/glowinthedark/ |archivedate=2014-02-03 }}
Career
In 2010, Glowinthedark released their first single; "Electronic Life" on Döner Digital Records, a collaboration with Jody Meyer.{{cite web|first=S.|last=Goossen|title=Interview: Jody Meyer|url=http://member.djguide.nl/nieuws.p?id=7560|publisher=DJ Guide|accessdate=24 January 2014|date=6 September 2010}}
A few months after the release of their first single, they released The Battalion EP together with Jack Ferreira, this EP contained the tracks "Morscode", "Juggernaut" and "Go Fast".{{cite web|title=Hungry 4 Music: GLOWINTHEDARK, Jack Ferreira - The Battalion EP|url=http://housemusicfeeds.blogspot.nl/2010/09/glowinthedark-jack-ferreira-battalion_06.html|publisher=House Music Feeds|accessdate=24 January 2014|year=2010}}
Two months later the duo released a song on DJ Chuckie's label Dirty Dutch Music; "Jump".
In 2011, Glowinthedark produced a remix of DJ Chuckie's track "Who Is Ready to Jump", in April 2012 they teamed up and released "Electro Dude".{{cite web|first=Robert|last=Bot|title=Chuckie kan er geen genoeg van krijgen|url=http://www.link2party.com/nl/news/429/l2p-interview-chuckie-kan-er-geen-genoeg-van-krijgen/|publisher=Link2Party|accessdate=24 January 2014|date=3 May 2012}}
In 2013 Glowinthedark made the official anthem for Dirty Dutch Aftershock; "Say Whoo".{{cite web|title=Glowinthedark – Say Whoo! Official Dirty Dutch Aftershock Anthem 2013|url=http://www.thissongslaps.com/2013/01/glowinthedark-whoo-official-dirty-dutch-aftershock-anthem-2013/|publisher=This Song Slaps|accessdate=31 January 2014|date=23 January 2013}}
In June 2013, "Ain't a Party" was released on David Guetta's label Jack Back Records.{{cite web|title=David Guetta Helpt een handje|url=http://www.djmag.nl/comin/06192013-1715/david-guetta-helpt-een-handje|publisher=DJ Mag|accessdate=28 January 2014|date=19 June 2013}}
The track is featured on the F*ck Me I’m Famous Ibiza 2013 Mix by David Guetta.{{cite web|first=Katie |last=Cunningham |title=David Guetta delivers new mix compilation…and this cover art |url=http://inthemix.com/news/david-guetta-delivers-new-mix-compilation-and-this-cover-art/386 |accessdate=24 January 2014 |date=25 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203055544/http://inthemix.com/news/david-guetta-delivers-new-mix-compilation-and-this-cover-art/386 |archivedate=3 February 2014 }}
On 23 December 2013, a song with DJ Chuckie was released on Spinnin’ Records; "NRG".
A few weeks later on 10 January 2014 Glowinthedark and Ben Saunders, the winner of The Voice Of Holland, released "What You Do" on 8ball Music.{{cite web|title=Ben Saunders & GLOWINTHEDARK bundelen krachten |url=http://www.8ballbookings.nl/nieuws/4147/ben-saunders-glowinthedark-bundelen-krachten |publisher=8BallBookings |accessdate=24 January 2014 |date=7 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201234858/http://www.8ballbookings.nl/nieuws/4147/ben-saunders-glowinthedark-bundelen-krachten |archivedate=1 February 2014 }}{{cite web|title=Ben Saunders gaat voor de dance naar Barcelona |url=http://www.sbs6.nl/programmas/welkom-bij-de-kamaras/videos/qjtJtotYT8MJ/ben-saunders-gaat-voor-de-dance-naar-barcelona |publisher=SBS 6 |accessdate=31 January 2014 |date=14 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203051737/http://www.sbs6.nl/programmas/welkom-bij-de-kamaras/videos/qjtJtotYT8MJ/ben-saunders-gaat-voor-de-dance-naar-barcelona |archivedate=3 February 2014 }}
On 17 February 2014, Glowinthedark released their collaboration with Alvaro on Powerhouse Music, "Charged".
Alongside producing music, Glowinthedark performs at events in the Netherlands and overseas.
Since 2011 they’ve been resident DJs at Blue Marlin Ibiza {{cite web|title=GLOWINTHEDARK SMASH-UP! Pack 10.12|url=http://dancereports.nl/reporting/content/view/7055/2/|publisher=Dance Reports|accessdate=24 January 2014|date=10 November 2012}} and Beach Club Bloomingdale in Bloemendaal. In the summer of 2013 GLOWINTHEDARK had their first residency at Pacha Ibiza,{{cite web|first=James |last=Robertson |title=EPICA |url=http://www.djmag.com/content/epica-12 |publisher=DJ Mag |accessdate=24 January 2014 |date=28 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219130210/http://www.djmag.com/content/epica-12 |archivedate=19 February 2014 }} in the same year they joined the Pacha World Tour, a tour initiated by Pacha across all similar named clubs in the world.{{cite web|title= Pacha World Tour|url=http://www.djsglowinthedark.com/news/news-pacha-world-tour/|publisher=&V|accessdate=24 January 2014}}
Some other events and venues where Glowinthedark has performed are: Mysteryland, Tomorrowland, the Amsterdam dance event and the Winter Music Conference.{{cite web|title=GLOWINTHEDARK Berlin|url=http://allevents.in/berlin/glow-in-the-dark/633629826677738|publisher=All Events|accessdate=24 January 2014}}
Besides performing Glowinthedark gives DJ/producer seminars at schools and events like Dance Fair{{cite web|title=Dancefair 2013; De laatste tickets de verkoop in!|url=http://member.djguide.nl/party.p?id=114795|publisher=DJ Guide|accessdate=24 January 2014}} and the Amsterdam dance event.{{cite web|last=Link2Party HQ|title=GLOWINTHEDARK To Shine at ADE Next|url=http://www.link2party.com/nl/news/2769/glowinthedark-to-shine-at-ade-next/|publisher=Link2Party|accessdate=24 January 2014|date=20 August 2013}}
''Lightstate''
Glowinthedark has their own international radio show, Lightstate. The hour-long radio show has theme tracks and a weekly changing guest mix. Lightstate is a part of the weekend schedule of Dutch radio station SLAM!FM, the Tokyo based radio station Block.FM, Spanish radio stations Mortal FM and Fun Radio and Lightstate is also aired in Sri Lanka on Sun FM.
Discography
{{Missing information|section|releases|date=December 2016}}
= Singles =
{{cite web|title=GLOWINTHEDARK Music|url=http://www.djsglowinthedark.com/category/music/|publisher=&V|accessdate=24 January 2014}}{{cite web|title=GLOWINTHEDARK Soundcloud |url=https://soundcloud.com/djsglowinthedark |publisher=GLOWINTHEDARK |accessdate=24 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203021546/https://soundcloud.com/djsglowinthedark |archivedate=3 February 2014 }}
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Title | Date of release | Label | Other Artists | Albums |
---|---|---|---|---|
"Electronic Life" | 19 January 2010 | Döner Digital Records | Jody Meyer | No More Idols!
The Garlic Chronicles EDM Top 50 The Best EDM Tracks Of 2013 |
"Morscode" | 1 September 2010 | Selekted Music | Jack Ferreira | The Battalion EP
Selekted at Amsterdam dance event 2010 |
"Juggernaut" | 1 September 2010 | Selekted Music | Jack Ferreira | The Battalion EP
Get Lucky Vol.2 |
"Go Fast" | 1 September 2010 | Selekted Music | Jack Ferreira | The Battalion EP
Dutch Dirt Vol.2 |
"Heisse Sheisse (Original Mix)" | 17 November 2010 | Sony Music Entertainment | QF | Heisse Sheisse |
"Jump (Original Mix)" | 17 November 2010 | Dirty Dutch Music | {{N/A}} | DJ Chuckie Presents Dirty Dutch Vol.2
Dirty Dutch Fallout Mixed by DJ Chuckie Dirty Dutch Fallout Unmixed Ultimate Dutch House Anthems House Nation Vol.3 |
"Fux (Original Mix)" | 7 February 2011 | Dirty Dutch Music | Willy Monfret | DJ Chuckie Presents Dirty Dutch Digital Vol.3
Ibiza 2011 Presented By Dirty Dutch Records Tunes To Lose Your Shit To Ultimate Dutch Dance Anthems Dutch Miami Anthems House Nation Vol.3 |
"Control Myself (Original Mix)" | 1 July 2011 | Selekted Music | {{N/A}} | {{N/A}} |
"Wojo (Original Mix)" | 1 July 2011 | Selekted Music | {{N/A}} | {{N/A}} |
"Maskara (Original Mix)" | 21 July 2011 | Dirty Dutch Music | {{N/A}} | Ibiza 2011 Presented By Dirty Dutch
Dirty Dutch Digital Vol.4 Dirty Dutch Blackout Deluxe Edition Dutch House Anthems The Best Of Dutch House Miami Electro |
"Lights Out (Original Mix)" | 13 February 2012 | Dirty Dutch Music | {{N/A}} | EDM Progressive House |
"Electro Dude (Original Mix)" | 30 April 2012 | Big Beat Records | Chuckie | The Best Of DJ Chuckie |
"I'm F****d Up" | 6 December 2012 | Cause A Ruckus | DJ Ruckus and Hot Rod | {{N/A}} |
"Say Whoo (Official Dirty Dutch Aftershock Anthem)" | 24 February 2013 | Dirty Dutch Music | {{N/A}} | {{N/A}} |
"Ain't a Party" | 17 June 2013 | Jack Back Records | David Guetta and Harrison | F*ck Me I’m Famous Ibiza 2013 Mix |
"Death Of Triplets (Original Mix)" | 14 October 2013 | {{N/A}} | Willy Monfret | {{N/A}} |
"NRG (Original Mix)" | 23 December 2013 | Spinnin' Records | Chuckie | {{N/A}} |
"What You Do (Original Mix)" | 10 January 2014 | 8ball Music | Ben Saunders | {{N/A}} |
"Charged" | 17 February 2014 | Powerhouse Music | Alvaro | {{N/A}} |
"MUG" | 21 February 2014 | Spinnin' Records | Danny Howard and T3nbears | {{N/A}} |
"Bombay" | 8 September 2014 | Armada Trice | Askery | {{N/A}} |
"Rave Century" | 16 September 2014 | Dim Mak Records | Deorro | {{N/A}} |
"Ozzie" | 19 January 2015 | Hussle Recordings | Uberjak'd | {{N/A}} |
"Get Over You" | 6 February 2015 | Lightstate Music | ADAM | {{N/A}} |
"Clap Your Hands" | 2 October 2015 | Parlophone | David Guetta | Listen Again |
"Jump" | 3 October 2019 | What a Music | David Guetta | {{N/A}} |
= Remixes =
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Title | Original artist(s) | Date of release | Label |
---|---|---|---|
God Will Set Me Free (GLOWINTHEDARK Remix) | rowspan="2"| Leroy Styles | 19-11-2009 | Afrazoo |
Past Tense (GLOWINTHEDARK & Genairo Nvilla Remix) | 20-09-2010 | Afrazoo | |
The Nvilla Anthem (GLOWINTHEDARK Remix) | Genairo Nvilla | 22-10-2010 | Selekted Music |
Be Afraid (GLOWINTHEDARK Remix) | MYNC, Ron Carroll, and Dan Castro | 28-08-2011 | Cr2 Records |
Who Is Ready To Jump (GLOWINTHEDARK Higher club Remix) | Chuckie | 12-12-2011 | Big Beat Records |
Make Some Noise (GLOWINTHEDARK Remix & Wax Motif Trap) | Chuckie and Junxterjack | 07-12-2012 | Cr2 Records |
Fucking Best Song Ever (Chuckie & GLOWINTHEDARK Remix) | Wallpaper | 2012 | {{N/A}} |
Party Right (GLOWINTHEDARK Remix) | Lethal Bizzle featuring Ruby Goe | 2013 | {{N/A}} |
Hey Mama (GLOWINTHEDARK Remix) | David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha, and Afrojack | rowspan="2"| 2015 | {{N/A}} |
Bang My Head (GLOWINTHEDARK Remix) | David Guetta featuring Sia | {{N/A}} | |
This One's for You (GLOWINTHEDARK Remix) | David Guetta featuring Zara Larsson | 2016 | {{N/A}} |
2U (GLOWINTHEDARK Remix) | David Guetta featuring Justin Bieber | 2017 | {{N/A}} |
= Co-productions =
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Title | Date of release | Label | Artists |
---|---|---|---|
Makin’ Papers {{cite web|title=Makin' Papers co-produced by GLOWINTHEDARK|url=http://www.djsglowinthedark.com/news/video-makin-papers-co-produced-by-glowinthedark/|publisher=&V|accessdate=24 January 2014}} | 23-07-2013 | Big Beat Records | Chuckie featuring Lupe Fiasco, Too Short and Snow Tha Product |
Skydive | 06-12-2013 | Big Beat Records | Chuckie featuring Maiday |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.djsglowinthedark.com}}
- [http://www.imd.dj/djs.php?DJID=57 GLOWINTHEDARK on IMD Management]
- [http://soundcloud.com/DJSGLOWINTHEDARK Soundcloud.com]
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