DJDS (formerlyDJ Dodger Stadium) is an American production and DJ duo consisting ofJerome LOL (Jerome Potter) andSamo Sound Boy (Sam Griesemer), based inLos Angeles.[1]
Potter is fromLos Angeles, and previously released music as part of duoLOL Boys.[3] He has also recorded music under the nameWooly Wally and has released music through his own label,Jerry's Jams.[4]
In 2011, the pair founded the record label Body High,[5][6][7][8] releasing their first EPStadium Status on the label in October 2011. In July 2014, they released their debut albumFriend of Mine on the label.[9][10][11] The album received praise fromPitchfork Magazine, earning an 8.0 score.[12] Other artists on the Body High roster include DJ Funeral, DJ Sliink,Jim-E Stack,Todd Edwards, Myrryrs, and Floyd Campbell.[13]
In 2015, they signed toLoma Vista Recordings and released their second album,Stand Up And Speak, in January the following year,[14][15][16] also on Body High. They followed up the album with a remixed version of the lead single "You Don't Have To Be Alone", featuring new vocals fromCharlie Wilson, former lead singer ofThe Gap Band.[17][18]
During this period, Griesemer also released three solo EPs through Body High as Samo Sound Boy – the5 Dollar Paradise EP in September 2012,[19] theYour Love EP in October 2013, and "Open / Divine" in March 2014. The EPs received positive coverage fromPitchfork andThe FADER.[20][21]
They produced the song "Rih-Flex" onThe-Dream's 2016 EPLove You To Death.[27][28]
In February 2017, DJDS soundtracked Kanye West's "Yeezy Season 5" fashion show, producing a 17-minute extended version of the song "Bed" featuring The-Dream.[29][30][31]
DJDS produced the song "Another Sad Love Song" on recording artistKhalid's debut album,American Teen, released March 2017.[32] The album debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart.[33]
In July 2017, DJDS released the song "Trees on Fire" featuring Amber Mark and Marco McKinnis. It was named "Best New Track" byPitchfork.[34]
In August 2017, DJDS released their single "Why Don't You Come On" featuringKhalid andEmpress Of.[35] In March 2018, they released the single "No Pain" featuring Khalid,Charlie Wilson, and Charlotte Day Wilson.[36]
In May 2018, DJDS released their third studio album,Big Wave More Fire.[37]
