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Shlohmo

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Henry Laufer(born January 3, 1990), known professionally asShlohmo,is an American musician andproducerfromLos Angeles.He is best known for his experimentalelectronicproduction style, which blends left-field electronic production and hip hop, and for co-founding the record label Wedidit Records.[1][2]

Shlohmo
Background information
Birth nameHenry Laufer
Born(1990-01-03)January 3, 1990(age 34)
Los Angeles, California
GenresElectronic,IDM,hip hop,witch house,ambient,industrial
OccupationProducer
Years active2009-present
LabelsFriends of Friends, WeDidIt, Error Broadcast,True Panther Sounds
Websiteshlohmo

He is considered a pivotal figure in Los Angeles beat music scene of the mid-2000s, alongside beat-makersFlying Lotus,Nosaj Thing,Knxwledge,Tokimonsta,andTeebs.[3]

Laufer has released three studio albums,Bad Vibes(2011),Dark Red(2015), andThe End(2019), as well as several EPs and collaborative mixtapes.

Early life

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Laufer attended the Santa Monica private high schoolCrossroads,where he would meet WEDIDIT co-founder Nick Meledandri. They cut their teeth DJing LA house parties in high school, producing beats for "for every fucking high school rapper around," and uploading their productions toMyspaceand their personal blogspot. Following high school, Laufer briefly attendedCalifornia College of the Arts,studying drawing and painting, before dropping out after his 2010ShlomoshunEP led to an album deal with LA-based independent label, Friends of Friends.[4]

Career

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Shlohmo first began creating music in 2009 with his EP Shlo-Fi. It went nearly unnoticed, gaining less than one thousand views on YouTube. He would eventually receive attention in 2011 for his first full-length LP,Bad Vibes,which was featured onPitchforkandResident Advisor.[5][6]

FollowingBad Vibes,Shlohmo continued releasing EPs, includingVacation(2012) andLaid Out(2013), remi xing tracks such asDrakeandThe Weeknd's “Crew Love”as well as producing singles such asBanks's "Brain".

In 2014, Shlohmo releasedNo More,a joint EP with singerJeremih.[7]

In 2015, Shlohmo released his second LP,Dark Red.

In 2016, Shlohmo produced music forPost Malone,Tory Lanez,Lil Yachty,Corbin(Spooky Black), andYung Lean.[8]

In 2017, Shlohmo executive produced Corbin's debut LP,Mourn.The LP was written and recorded exclusively at Wedidit's studio in Los Angeles and produced entirely by Shlohmo &D33J.Corbin and Shlohmo co-headlined a North American tour following the album's release.[9]

Shlohmo started a free mix series and visual collaboration titledFor Tha Summer,showcasing his experimental sample-based rap remixes, combined with spliced visuals.[10]

In 2018, Shlohmo produced two tracks onJoji's debut album, while preparing his own next solo album.

Shlohmo released his third LPThe Endin March 2019 through the Friends of Friends label.[11]

In 2020, Shlohmo released an EP titledHeaven Inc.through the Friends of Friends label.[12]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Compilation albums

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  • Shlomoshun Deluxe(2010)
  • Shlo-Fi (Deluxe)(2011)
  • Fine, Thanks(2011)
  • Bad Vibes- 5th Anniversary Addition(2016)
  • Bad Vibes: Rarities + Extras(2016)

EPs

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  • Shlo-Fi(2009)
  • Beat CD 09(2010)
  • Shlomoshun(2010)
  • Camping(2010)
  • Places(2011)
  • Vacation(2012)
  • Laid Out(2013)
  • No More(2014)(withJeremih)
  • Rock Music(2019)
  • Heaven Inc.(2020)[13]

Singles

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  • "Sippy Cup" b/w "Post Atmosphere (BathsRemix) "(2010)
  • "Places" b/w "Seriously" (2011)
  • "Later" (2011)
  • "Bo Peep (Do U Right)" (2013)(withJeremih)
  • "No More" (2013)(with Jeremih)
  • "Emerge From Smoke" (2014)
  • "Buried" (2015)
  • "Wen 222" (2018)
  • "The End" (2019)
  • "Looking at Plants" (2020)

Productions

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Remixes

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  • Robot Koch - "Gorom Sen (Shlohmo Remix)" fromDeath Star Droid Remix EP(2010)
  • Gonjasufi- "Change (Shlohmo Remix)" fromThe Caliph's Tea Party(2010)
  • Comfort Fit - "Sky Raper (Shlohmo Remix)" (2010)
  • Burial - "Shell of Light (Shlohmo Remix)" (2011)
  • Drake- "Marvin's Room (Shlohmo's thru tha floor remix)" (2011)
  • Drake- "I'm On One (Shlohmo Remix)" (2011)
  • Drakeft. The Weeknd - "Crew Love (Shlohmo Remix)" (2012)
  • Salva- "Yellobone (Shlohmo + 2KWTVR Remix)" fromYellobone(2011)
  • Tomas Barfod- "Broken Glass (Shlohmo Remix)" (2011)
  • Aaliyah feat. Drake - "Enough Said (Shlohmo Remix)" (2012)
  • Lianne La Havas- "Forget (Shlohmo Remix)" (2012)
  • Little Dragon- "Sunshine (Shlohmo Remix)" (2012)
  • LOL Boys - "Changes (Shlohmo Remix)" fromChanges(2012)
  • Flume- "Sleepless (Shlohmo Remix)" (2012)
  • Ryan Hemsworth- "Colour & Movement (Shlohmo Remix)" fromLast Words(2012)
  • Haerts - "Wings (Shlohmo Remix)" (2013)
  • Samo Sound Boy - "Your Love (Shlohmo Remix)" (2013)
  • Young Scooter - "Colombia (Shlohmo Remix)" (2013)
  • Just Friends - "Avalanche (Shlohmo Remix)" (2013)
  • Electric Guest- "The Bait (Shlohmo Remix)" (2013)
  • Laura Mvula - "She (Shlohmo Remix)" (2013)
  • Purple - "The Club (Shlohmo Remix)" (2013)
  • Jeremih - "Fuck You All The Time (Shlohmo Remix)" (2013)
  • Perera Elsewhere - "Light Bulb (Shlohmo Remix)" (2014)
  • Tory Lanez- "Say It (Shlohmo Remix)" (2016)
  • Gucci Mane- "Hot (Shlohmo Remix)" (2016)
  • PnB Rock- "Selfish (Shlohmo Remix)" (2017)
  • Juice Jackal - "Looney Toon (Shlohmo Remix)" (2018)

References

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  1. ^"Wedidit collective are the los angeles beat collective who want to get wavy with you".19 June 2014.
  2. ^Caramanica, Jon (2015-04-06)."Review: Shlohmo's 'Dark Red' Puts a Spin on the 1990s".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2022-02-28.
  3. ^Patrin, Nate."The Golden Dawn: L.A. Beat Scene Origins".Pitchfork.Pitchfork.Retrieved12 October2024.
  4. ^Friedlander, Emilie."WEDIDIT Hate Everything But Love Each Other".The Fader.The Fader.
  5. ^"Shlohmo: Bad Vibes".Pitchfork.Retrieved2021-01-14.
  6. ^"Shlohmo - Bad Vibes · Album Review ⟋ RA".Resident Advisor.Retrieved2021-01-14.
  7. ^"Jeremih & Shlohmo Release 'No More' EP: Listen".Billboard.18 July 2014.Retrieved2021-01-14.
  8. ^"Shlohmo Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | A..."AllMusic.Retrieved2024-09-18.
  9. ^"Corbin (F.K.A. Spooky Black) Announces Tour With Shlohmo And D33J".The FADER.Retrieved2021-01-14.
  10. ^"Shlohmo 'For Tha Summer Volume XXVIII' Mixtape: Listen Here".10 August 2018.
  11. ^"Shlohmo - The End · Album Review ⟋ RA".Resident Advisor.Retrieved2023-03-24.
  12. ^"Shlohmo - Heaven Inc. · Single Review ⟋ RA".Resident Advisor.Retrieved2023-03-24.
  13. ^Andrew Papa (2020-09-10)."Shlohmo - 'HEAVEN INC.' [EP Review]".Acid Stag.Retrieved2022-02-28.
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