The Partysquad is a Dutch
DJ production team. It consists of Jerry Leembruggen, Ruben Fernhout and Lorenzo Biemans. Since the early 2000s they have had 12 singles charting on the
Dutch Top 40
The Dutch Top 40 () is a weekly music chart compiled by ''Stichting Nederlandse Top 40''. It started as a radio program titled "Veronica Top 40", on the offshore radio, offshore station Radio Veronica in 1965. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" ...
.
They produced part of British rapper
M.I.A.'s fourth and fifth albums, ''
Matangi'', released in 2013, and ''
AIM'', released in 2016.
Career
The Partysquad started producing in the hip hop genre, collaborating with many Dutch rappers. In 2006, they released a hip hop album titled ''De Bazen Van De Club''. The album spawned 6 singles between 2006 and 2007, all of which charted on the Dutch
Single Top 100 chart. The song "Rampeneren" with Ali B and Yes-R also peaked at No. 4 on the Dutch Top 40. "Wat Wil Je Doen" was featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 Dutch comedy film
''Het Schnitzelparadijs''.
Since 2007, the group switched to producing in a wide range of music genres including
electro house,
reggae
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,
dub and
trap.
They have performed as opening acts for
50 Cent,
Kanye West
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and
the Pussycat Dolls, among others.
In 2008, the group went on hiatus, after DJ Jerry had a car accident which left him in coma. As he recovered, the Partysquad made a comeback in 2010, collaborating with
Afrojack
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for the single "
A Msterdamn".
In 2009, they signed to
Diplo's record label
Mad Decent and released their first international EP ''Hollertronix #10'' under the label.
Their breakthrough on the U.S. dance scene came with the reggae-influenced collaboration track with
Major Lazer titled "
Original Don
"Original Don" is a song by musical project Major Lazer and the Partysquad from their 2011 extended play of the same name. It was released as a digital download on 4 November 2011. The song charted in the Netherlands.
Background
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". After the success of the song, the Partysquad created a 6-song EP ''Badman Rave EP'', which expanded on the style of "Original Don". The group described their sound as "experimental rave EDM".
The Partysquad created their own label Rebel Yard, as sub-label of
Spinnin' Records.
Among the artists signed to the label are DJs and producers
Armand van Helden,
A-Trak, Boaz, FS Green,
Major Lazer and Yellow Claw, and rappers
M.I.A., Sjaak and
the Opposites.
In 2014, the Partysquad remixed "
Dibby Dibby Sound" by
DJ Fresh vs.
Jay Fay featuring
Ms. Dynamite.
In 2018, the Partysquad brought together more than sixty artists on their 20-track album ''Nachtwacht'', including Ronnie Flex, Lil Kleine, Bizzey, Outsiders and Mr. Polska.
In 2021, MC Laurent joined the group and started performing live shows with DJ Jerry so MC Ruben could fully focus on making music. In 2022, they signed an exclusive licensing deal with Warner Music Benelux and released new Dutch singles including the titles "Antoon", "Broederliefde" and "LA$$A".
Discography
Studio albums
*''De Bazen Van De Club'' (2006)
*''Nachtwacht'' (2018)
Extended plays
*''Hollertronix #10'' (2009)
*''Badman Rave EP'' (2012)
*''Wake M' Up EP'' (2014)
Singles
As lead artist
Other releases
* "Showrocker" (with Bassjackers) (2010) (Spinnin)
* "My Bad" (with Roxy Cottontail) (2011) (Spinnin)
* "For Your Love" (with When Harry Met Sally & Caprice) (2011) (Spinnin)
* "Wataah" (with
Alvaro) (2012) (Spinnin)
* "Tranga" (with Illuminati AMS) (2012) (Rebel Yard)
* "Oh My" (with Boaz van de Beatz) (2012) (Rebel Yard)
* "Alright" (with Tommie Sunshine) (2012)
* "The Lion" (2013) (Rebel Yard)
* "Sunset" (with Billy the Kit) (2013) (Rebel Yard)
* "How Many DJs" (with Dirtcaps) (2014) (Rebel Yard)
* "Born to Rave" (with Rob Pix) (2014) (Rebel Yard)
* "Dat Is Dat Ding" (featuring Jayh, Reverse, Cho, Bokoesam & Mocromaniac) (2015) (Top Notch)
* "ChanChan" (Rebel Yard) (2015)
* "Time to Rave" (with Punish) (Rebel Yard) (2015)
* "Bombshell" (featuring Maikal X) (Rebel Yard) (2015)
* "Mi Gal" (Rebel Yard) (2015)
* "Pum Pum" (Rebel Yard) (2016)
* "Lights Out" (with
Alvaro) (Rebel Yard) (2016)
* "Bring You Home" (featuring James Francis) (Gemstone Records) (2018)
Remixes (known)
* Tommie Sunshine & Disco Fries ft. Kid Sister - "Cool Without You" (The Partysquad Remix)
* Clockwork - "Titan" (The Partysquad Remix)
* DJ Fresh vs. Jay Fay ft. Ms. Dynamite - "Dibby Dibby Sound" (The Partysquad Remix)
* Woot - "Don't You" (The Partysquad Remix)
* Punish & Ruthless - "FKN BASS" (The Partysquad Remix)
*
Yellow Claw ft. Sjaak & Mr. Polska - "Krokobil" (The Partysquad Remix)
As featured artist
Guest appearances
References
External links
Official websiteDe Missie van The PartySquad Statemagazine.
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Dutch DJs
Dutch musical duos
Dutch electronic music groups
Dutch dance music groups
Dutch hip-hop groups
Dutch-language musical groups
Electronic dance music duos
Reggae fusion groups