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Stafford Brothers | |
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Stafford Brothers in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | House,electro,progressive |
| Occupation(s) | Disk jockeys, producers, MCs, songwriters, artist managers, entrepreneurs |
| Labels | Cash Money |
| Website | www.staffordbrothers.com |
Stafford Brothers are AustralianDJs and producers from theGold Coast, Queensland known for blending the genres ofhouse,electro, andprogressive house music. Currently based inLos Angeles,California, the brothers were the firstelectronic dance music act to sign toCash Money Records - an American record label, in 2012.[1] Stafford Brothers also have their own syndicated network TV showThe Stafford Brothers, which ran in 2010 and 2011.[2] Stafford Brothers hosted a weekly radio show on theToday Network.[3] They have released several mixtapes, and Stafford Brothers' 2013 single "Hello" featuredLil Wayne andChristina Milian. They have been ranked as the number 1 DJs in Australia in the ITM Awards.[4][5][6][7] The Stafford Brothers, who are actually native of New Zealand, have relocated from Australia and currently reside in LA
The Stafford Brothers have produced club records for a number of labels.[8][9][10] In December 2012,Cash Money Records co-CEO's Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Birdman" Williams announced they had signed the Stafford Brothers.[11]
In 2011,Real Madrid C.F. commissioned the Stafford Brothers to reproduce their club anthem‘Himno del Real Madrid’. 'Everybody (Hala Madrid)’ was released on iTunes along with an official music video featuring famous footage from Real Madrid games.[12][13]
In 2010,FOX8 premiered a six-part documentary titledThe Stafford Brothers that followed Matt and Chris Stafford on their European Tour.[14] The second season of the show premiered on 21 January 2011; in its final episode, the Stafford Brothers announced their plans to move to America, to pursue their international DJ career.[15][16]
In Australia, the Stafford Brothers hosted a weekly radio show on theToday Network.[3]
In the United States, their radio programme is hosted by Clear Channel'sEvolution Radio on Saturday nights.[17] The show has featured interviews with artists such as Nicky Romero, Thomas Gold, NERVO, Tommy Trash and Krewella.[18][19][20][21][22][23]
They have been ranked as the number 1 DJs in Australia in the ITM Awards.[4][5][6]
The brothers were the first electronic dance music act to sign toCash Money Records - an American record label, in 2012.[1]
Stafford Brothers' most successful song is their 2013 double platinum selling single, "Hello" featuringLil Wayne andChristina Milian.
On 8 June 2013 the Stafford Brothers announced an online DJ training program and website titledDJ Master Course, which was launched in September 2013.[24][25] The Stafford Brothers are also partners in electronic dance music talent group 360 Agency.[26][27]
DJ mixes
Notable singles