James Richard Prudhomme (born 15 February 1995), better known as Suicideyear, is an American

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music composer, DJ and songwriter from

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Musical career

Prudhomme rose to popularity at the age of 17 with several unofficial remixes of hip-hop artists such as The Pack,

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. He released his self-titled debut mixtape in 2012, which included a remix of Three Six Mafia’s “Late Night Tip”. In May 2013, Prudhomme released his second original mixtape titled “Japan,” a conceptual piece detailing the last 7 months of his life. The track “CCCXXV” was used by Swedish artist

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for “Hurt”, the lead single from his debut mixtape

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. Shortly after ''Japans release, Prudhomme was sought by Parisian artist Brodinski after airing several tracks on

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. Suicideyear released the single “Finale” as a 12’ split on Brodinski’s Bromance label on June 3, 2013, and he's contributed several tracks to Bromance's Homieland compilation releases. Suicideyear signed to

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in July 2014 after ''Japan'' caught the ear of label head

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. Along with the signing, Software announced the release of his debut EP, ''Remembrance''. The project was written and produced between

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and

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, reflecting on themes of love and loss against the backdrop of the deep American south. The release displays emotions of melancholy and ends with a cover of My Bloody Valentine’s “When You Sleep.” Pitchfork stated, “Suicideyear combines the clean melodic lines of late-1990s IDM with the slow-burn anxiety of Zaytoven.” Software Label re-issued Japan on vinyl and as a dual CD alongside Remembrance titled DREAM 727 in March 2015. The release included a cover of Britney Spears’ “Everytime.” A vocal version of his track "Scarr", featuring UK

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MC K9 was released following DREAM 727. The single was accompanied by a video directed by Jim Alexander. Prudhomme released a collaborative mixtape with fellow Louisiana producer Outthepound, titled “Brothers” on December 28, 2016. The 23-minute piece marked the return from a near 2-year hiatus. In the Spring of 2017, Suicideyear signed to the Scottish label LuckyMe. He released a 6 track EP titled "Hate Songs" on July 28, 2017.

Discography

Albums

*''Color the Weather'' (2018, LuckyMe)

EPs

* ''Remembrance'' (2014, Software Recording Co.) *''Hate Songs'' (2017, LuckyMe)

Mixtapes

*''Suicideyear'' (2012, self-released) *''REMIXESS'' (2013, self-released) *''Japan'' (2013, self-released) *'' 'HAVEFUN 001' '' (2013, self-released) * ''Brothers'' (2016, self-released)

Singles

*"Finale" (2013, Savoir Faire / Bromance) *"Scarr (feat. K9)" (2015, self-released)

Compilations

*''Dream 727'' (2015, Software Recording Co.)

Remixes

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- "Fiona Coyne" (Suicideyear Remix) - Carpark Records *

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- "After Life After Party: (Suicideyear Remix) - LuckyMe *

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- "Mourning Doves" (Suicideyear Remix ft. Denzel Curry) -

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* Dark0 - "Abrasion" (Suicideyear Remix) - Rinse *

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- "Cake" (Suicideyear remix) - Houndstooth *

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- “Panic Room (Suicideyear Remix)” -

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References

External links

* 1995 births Living people Record producers from Louisiana Place of birth missing (living people) {{US-musician-stub