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Robby East | |
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| Birth name | Robby Laterveer |
| Born | May 6, 1997 Grenoble, France |
| Origin | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Genres | Melodic house music, Future house |
| Occupation(s) | Music producer, DJ |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | This Never Happened, Heldeep Records |
| Website | Official Website |
Robby East (born May 6, 1997, as Robby Laterveer) is a Dutch music producer and DJ specializing in melodic house music. He has released music through This Never Happened and Heldeep Records and has had his work broadcast on platforms such as BBC Radio 1 and SiriusXM Chill.[1]
Early Life
[edit]Robby East was born in Grenoble, France, to a Dutch father and South Korean mother. He grew up in a multicultural household and began studying piano and guitar during his childhood. At 13, he developed an interest in electronic music production. East later attended the Conservatory of Haarlem, where he studied electronic music production.[2]
Career
[edit]Early Work
[edit]Robby East's career began in the future house genre, during which he collaborated with artists such as Oliver Heldens and released tracks through Heldeep Records.[3]
Transition to Melodic House
[edit]In 2020, East shifted his focus to melodic house music. He signed with Lane 8's label This Never Happened in 2022, and his single Toucan received airplay on SiriusXM Chill.[4]
Echoes Galore EP
[edit]In December 2024, East released his debut EP, Echoes Galore.[5]
Collaborations
[edit]East collaborated with vocalist Lizzy Land on the track Make It Easy in 2023.[6] In 2024, he worked with Jodie Knight on Overwater.[7]
Live Performances
[edit]East has performed at events such as the Amsterdam Dance Event and Fabric in London.[8]
Style
[edit]Robby East's music includes elements of melody and live instrumentation.[9]
Discography
[edit]Extended Plays
[edit]- Echoes Galore EP (2024)
Selected Singles
[edit]- Toucan (2022)
- Make It Easy featuring Lizzy Land (2023)
- Overwater featuring Jodie Knight (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ "Robby East Biography". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Robby East: From Family Musicianship to Melodic House Career". Daily Beat. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Lane 8 Spring 2023 Mixtape". EDM Identity. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "This Never Happened 2022 Retrospective Mix". EDM Identity. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "The Robby East Effect". Magnetic Magazine. May 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Robby East's Melodic Collaboration with Lizzy Land". Magnetic Magazine. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "How It's Made: Robby East feat. Jodie Knight - Overwater". Magnetic Magazine. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Robby East Artist Profile". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "How It Was Made: Robby East - Melody for the Misfits". Magnetic Magazine. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
External Links
[edit]Category:1997 births Category:Living people Category:Dutch DJs Category:Dutch electronic musicians Category:Melodic house musicians