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{{Short description|American musician |
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| name = Blu DeTiger |
| name = Blu DeTiger |
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| image = Kitten @ Hermosa Beach Pier 08 17 2019 (48563493986) (cropped).jpg |
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| caption = DeTiger performing at Hermosa Beach in 2019 |
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| birth_name = Blu DeTiger |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|2|22}} |
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| birth_place = New York City, U.S. |
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| nationality = American |
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* singer |
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* DJ |
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| years_active = 2016–present |
| years_active = 2016–present |
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* Vocals |
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* [[Bass guitar]] |
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* vocals |
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* guitar |
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* [[Caroline Polachek]] |
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* [[Kitten (band)|Kitten]] |
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* [[The Knocks]] |
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* [[Bleachers (band)|Bleachers]] |
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* Rex DeTiger |
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| followers = 1.4 million |
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| likes = 24 million |
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'''Blu DeTiger''' (born February 22, 1998)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CabXKS3r8Ob/ | title=thank u for the bday wishes on 2.22.22 | website=[[Instagram]]}}</ref><ref name=headline/> is an American singer |
'''Blu DeTiger''' (born February 22, 1998)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CabXKS3r8Ob/ | title=thank u for the bday wishes on 2.22.22 | website=[[Instagram]]}}</ref><ref name=headline/> is an American singer and bass guitarist based in New York City.<ref>{{cite news | title=How Blu DeTiger went from TikTok bassist to full popstar | url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/88ajxx/tiktok-bassist-blu-detiger-how-did-we-get-here-ep-interview | last=Hazlehurst | first=Beatrice | work=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]] | date=March 3, 2021}}</ref> She has released one EP, ''How Did We Get Here?'' (2021) and one studio album, ''All I Ever Want Is Everything'' (2024). |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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DeTiger was born in New York City and |
DeTiger was born in New York City and was raised in [[NoHo, Manhattan]],<ref name=myny>{{Cite news | url=https://vmagazine.com/article/my-new-york-blu-detiger/ | title=MY NEW YORK: BLU DETIGER | first1=Kala | last1=Herh | first2=Sam | last2=Tracy | work=[[V (American magazine)|V]] | date=December 10, 2021}}</ref><ref name=excels>{{cite news | last=Akdag | first=Yas | title=Blu DeTiger excels at Music Hall of Williamsburg | url=https://nyunews.com/09/08/arts/music/blu-detiger-review/ | work=[[Washington Square News]] | date=September 8, 2021}}</ref> the daughter of visual artist Jonny DeTiger. Her older brother Rex suggested the name Blu when she was born, and her parents agreed.<ref name=excels/><ref>{{cite news | title=Meet Blu DeTiger, TikTok's favourite bassist | url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/meet-blu-detiger-tiktoks-favourite-bassist-kn9p3c6cr | last=Potton | first=Ed | work=[[The Sunday Times]] | date=March 9, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Blu DeTiger - Leader of the female bassist army | url=https://metalmagazine.eu/en/post/interview/blu-detiger | last=Smit | first=Emma | work=[[Metal (magazine)|Metal]]}}</ref> She started playing [[bass guitar]] at the age of seven, inspired by Rex, who played drums, and she was enrolled in [[School of Rock (company)|School of Rock]] until the age of 13.<ref name=excels/><ref>{{cite news | title=Blu DeTiger Strengthens Creative Clarity on New EP, "How Did We Get Here?" | url=https://americansongwriter.com/blu-detiger-strengthens-creative-clarity-on-new-ep-how-did-we-get-here/ | last=Uitti | first=Jacob | work=[[American Songwriter]] | date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> Through that program, she played at [[CBGB]] at the age of seven.<ref name=myny/> Until she was 14 years old, her family spent summers in [[Ibiza]], which exposed her to DJs and [[house music]].<ref name=ibiza/> She was also influenced by [[funk music|funk]] and [[disco music]], and in her early teens, she learned [[Slapping (music)|slapping]].<ref name=myny/> Throughout middle school and high school at the [[Dalton School]], DeTiger played in bands with students who were usually older than her.<ref name=forbes>{{cite web | url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/blu-detiger/ | title=Blu DeTiger | website=[[Forbes]]}}</ref><ref name=amny>{{cite news | title=New York City's Blu DeTiger talks new single, beginnings in music and finding success on TikTok | url=https://www.amny.com/news/new-york-citys-blu-detiger-talks-new-single-beginnings-in-music-and-finding-success-on-tiktok/ | last=Davenport | first=Emily | work=[[AM New York Metro]] | date=September 23, 2020}}</ref> |
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DeTiger attended [[New York University Tisch School of the Arts]] for two and a half years, including a year at the [[Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music]], before |
DeTiger attended [[New York University Tisch School of the Arts]] for two and a half years, including a year at the [[Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music]], before withdrawing to tour and promote her music.<ref name=Beyond/> She was mentored by [[Steven Wolf]]. As a student, she occasionally acted as a Manhattan club DJ, playing disco, house and funk and simultaneously improvising bass lines over the music.<ref name=amny/><ref name=Vibe/><ref>{{cite news | title=Blu DeTiger: "I would bring my bass to my DJ sets and improvise over disco, house and funk records. People would go crazy" | url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/blu-detiger-how-did-we-get-here | work=[[Guitar World]] | date=September 6, 2021}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Along with her brother, in 2018, DeTiger was a touring member of [[Kitten (band)|Kitten]] on their tour with [[Blue October]].<ref>{{cite |
Along with her brother, in 2018, DeTiger was a touring member of [[Kitten (band)|Kitten]] on their tour with [[Blue October]].<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Kitten Want to Take You Back With Their Nostalgic 'Goodbye Honeymoon Phase' EP | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8540413/kitten-interview-goodbye-honeymoon-phase-ep | last=Pace | first=Lilly | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=October 28, 2019}}</ref><ref name=Conversation/> |
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DeTiger released her debut single "In My Head" on January 23, 2019.<ref name=Vibe/> It was produced by [[ |
DeTiger released her debut single "In My Head" on January 23, 2019.<ref name=Vibe/> It was produced by [[the Knocks]], and she subsequently toured with them.<ref>{{cite news | title=Take Five with Blu DeTiger: When music vibrates with you | url=https://guitargirlmag.com/interviews/blu-detiger-when-music-vibrates-with-you/ |work=[[Guitar Girl Magazine]] | date=October 21, 2019}}</ref><ref name=Vibe>{{cite magazine | title=Blu DeTiger Catches a Vibe on Debut Single and Video for 'In My Head': Exclusive | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8494605/blu-detiger-catches-vibe-debut-single-video-in-my-head/ | last=Kelly | first=Joe | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=January 23, 2019}}</ref> In 2019 and early 2020, DeTiger toured as a bassist with [[Caroline Polachek]] and [[Fletcher (singer)|FLETCHER]].<ref>{{cite news | title=Meet Blu DeTiger, the TikTok-Famous Bass Queen | url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/meet-blu-detiger-figure-it-out-the-tiktok-famous-bass-queen | last=Escalante | first=Shanti | work=[[Interview (magazine)|Interview]] | date=May 5, 2020}}</ref> During the [[COVID-19 lockdowns]], she posted her bass cover versions of songs by [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Janet Jackson]], [[Russ (rapper)|Russ]] and [[Megan Thee Stallion]] on [[TikTok]], which became [[viral video]]s.<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Missing Live Solos? Look on TikTok | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/musicians-on-tiktok-1056258/ | last=Leight | first=Elias | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=September 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=New York's Blu DeTiger Rides Pandemic-Fueled Wave of Interest in Killer Female Basslines | url=https://variety.com/2021/music/news/blu-detiger-female-bassist-tiktok-1234927048/ | last=Amter | first=Charlie | work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=March 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Blu DeTiger: New York's achingly cool bass virtuoso | url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/blu-detiger-new-yorks-achingly-cool-bass-virtuoso-2870727 | last=Williams | first=Sophie | work=[[NME]] | date=February 3, 2021}}</ref> Blu has also performed with Dominic Fike, Caroline Polachek, Chromeo, Bleachers and Fletcher.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blu DeTiger |url=https://first-avenue.com/performer/blu-detiger/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=First Avenue |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Her debut EP ''How Did We Get Here?'' was released on March 5, 2021 on ALT:Vision records, with production help from her brother.<ref>{{cite |
Her debut EP ''How Did We Get Here?'' was released on March 5, 2021 on ALT:Vision records, with production help from her brother.<ref>{{cite magazine | title='Bass 101': Blu DeTiger | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/blu-detiger-bass-101-1137691/ | last=Kreps | first=Daniel | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=March 5, 2021}}</ref><ref name=Conversation>{{cite news | title=In Conversation: Blu DeTiger | url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/blu-detiger-in-conversation | last=Bocci | first=Maria | work=[[The Line of Best Fit]] | date=April 5, 2021}}</ref><ref name=Beyond>{{cite news | title=Bassist Blu DeTiger Is Taking Over TikTok And Beyond In 2020 | url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/blu-detiger/blu-detiger-taking-over-tiktok-and-beyond-feature/ | last=Rosenthal | first=Paris | work=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] | date=September 15, 2020}}</ref> She contributed bass to the [[Bleachers (band)|Bleachers]]' single "[[Stop Making This Hurt]]", released in May 2021.<ref>{{cite news | title=Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Blu DeTiger | url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/music-interviews/blu-detiger-interview-chromeo-olivia-rodrigo-governors-ball-music-festival-new-york-city-radar-3241172 | last=Mylrea | first=Hannah | work=[[NME]] | date=June 6, 2022}}</ref> |
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She was featured on one of four covers of the August 2021 issue of ''[[Bass Player (magazine)|Bass Player]]'', which described her as the |
She was featured on one of four covers of the August 2021 issue of ''[[Bass Player (magazine)|Bass Player]]'', which described her as the "future of bass".<ref>{{cite web | title=Bass Player 411 is out! | work=[[Bass Player (magazine)|Bass Player]]|url=https://www.facebook.com/bassplayermag/videos/bass-player-411-is-out/549844679369320/ | via=[[Facebook]] | date=July 13, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title=Blu DeTiger: "I would bring my bass to my DJ sets and improvise over disco, house and funk records. People would go crazy" | url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/blu-detiger-how-did-we-get-here | work=[[Guitar World]] | date=September 6, 2021}}</ref> That month, her song "Go Bad" was released on the soundtrack for the [[Netflix]] film ''[[He's All That]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Cyn Covers Sixpence None the Richer's 'Kiss Me' for 'He's All That' Soundtrack | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/information/films/9610453/cyn-sixpence-none-the-richer-kiss-me-cover-hes-all-that-netflix-film | last=Mamo | first=Heran | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=August 4, 2021}}</ref> In September 2021, [[Fender (brand)|Fender]] collaborated with DeTiger to launch a new line of bass guitars for the Fender Player Plus series and named her an official Fender Next Player.<ref>{{Cite press release | url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fender-releases-new-player-plus-series-designed-to-unite-the-next-generation-of-players-shaping-the-future-of-guitar-301376516.html | title=Fender® Releases New Player Plus Series, Designed To Unite The Next Generation Of Players Shaping The Future Of Guitar | publisher=[[PR Newswire]] | date=September 14, 2021}}</ref> The following month, DeTiger signed with [[Capitol Records]],<ref>{{cite magazine | title=The Deals: Blu DeTiger Signs With Capitol; TagMix Reaches Licensing Pact With Warner | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/deals-blu-detiger-capitol-tagmix-ingrooves-marv-wmg-9657910/ | last=Panaligan | first=EJ | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=November 11, 2021}}</ref> which released her debut, "Blondes".<ref>{{cite news | title=Blu DeTiger has signed to Capitol Records, and dropped her new single 'Blondes' | url=https://readdork.com/news/blu-detiger-single-blondes/ |last=Taylor | first=Sam | work=[[Dork (magazine)|Dork]] | date=November 12, 2021}}</ref> |
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On January 15, 2022, DeTiger made her national TV debut on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', accompanying [[Bleachers (band)|Bleachers]] on bass.<ref>{{Cite |
On January 15, 2022, DeTiger made her national TV debut on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', accompanying [[Bleachers (band)|Bleachers]] on bass.<ref>{{Cite magazine | title='SNL': Watch Bleachers' Jack Antonoff Perform 'How Dare You Want More' with His Dad | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/snl-watch-jack-antonoff-perform-how-dare-you-want-more-with-his-dad-1285941/ | last=Kaplan | first=Ilana | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=January 16, 2022}}</ref> She was featured in the 2022 film ''[[Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/blu-detiger-interview-chromeo-olivia-rodrigo-governors-ball-music-festival-new-york-city-radar-3240524 | title=Blu DeTiger: "My sound definitely has some grit and edge to it" | last=Mylrea | first=Hannah | work=[[NME]] | date=6 June 2022}}</ref> In the summer of 2022, DeTiger headlined a European tour and performed at festivals such as [[Bonnaroo]], [[Electric Forest]], [[Lightning in a Bottle]], [[Hangout]] and the [[Governors Ball]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Blu-DeTiger-Announces-Fall-Headline-Tour-20220809 | title=Blu DeTiger Announces Fall Headline Tour | first=Michael | last=Major | work=[[BroadwayWorld]] | date=August 9, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=TikTok's bass queen Blu DeTiger is on her way up | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2022/11/23/blu-detiger-interview/ | last=Solano | first=Sophia | newspaper=[[Washington Post]] | date=November 23, 2022}}</ref> She toured North America in November 2022.<ref name=headline>{{Cite news | url=https://www.metrotimes.com/music/bass-playing-tiktoker-blu-detiger-brings-her-first-headline-tour-to-detroit-31473460 | title=Genre-spanning bass player Blu DeTiger brings her first headline tour to Detroit | first=Lee | last=DeVito | work=[[Metro Times]] | date=November 4, 2022}}</ref> DeTiger was listed in the music category for the 2023 edition of the [[Forbes 30 Under 30|''Forbes'' 30 Under 30]].<ref name=forbes/> Her first studio album, ''All I Ever Want Is Everything'', was released in March 2024.<ref name=bass>{{Cite news | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanychambers/2024/03/29/from-bass-to-beats-blu-detigers-evolution-and-new-album/ | title=From Bass To Beats: Blu DeTiger's Evolution And New Album | first=Brittany | last=Chambers | work=[[Forbes]] | date=March 29, 2024 | url-access=limited}}</ref> [[Chappell Roan]] cowrote the song "Hey You" on the album,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Althea Legaspi,Nina Corcoran,Kalia |last2=Legaspi |first2=Althea |last3=Corcoran |first3=Nina |last4=Richardson |first4=Kalia |date=2024-08-03 |title=Stray Kids 'ATE,' SZA and Zedd Drop New Songs at Lollapalooza Day Two |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/sza-stray-kids-zedd-perform-lollapalooza-2024-day-two-1235070419/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> which also includes collaborations with [[Uffie]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Firth |first=Abigail |date=2024-03-01 |title=Blu DeTiger: "I'm creating my own path" |url=https://readdork.com/features/blu-detiger-the-cut-cover-mar24/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Dork |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Mallrat]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-13 |title=Blu DeTiger Releases New Single “Cut Me Down” (feat. Mallrat) |url=https://bassmagazine.com/blu-detiger-releases-new-single-cut-me-down-feat-mallrat/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Bass Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Mayer Hawthorne]]<ref name=nme>{{Cite web |last=Duran |first=Anagricel |date=2024-01-30 |title=Blu DeTiger announces debut LP 'All I Ever Want Is Everything' and shares new single 'Dangerous Game' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/blu-detiger-announces-debut-lp-all-i-ever-want-is-everything-and-shares-new-single-dangerous-game-3579317 |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> and [[Alexander 23]].<ref name=nme/> DeTiger toured for the album in 2024 and played several festivals, including [[Lollapalooza]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=Kalia Richardson, Althea Legaspi, Nina Corcoran |date=2024-08-03 |title=Stray Kids 'ATE,' SZA and Zedd Drop New Songs at Lollapalooza Day Two |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/sza-stray-kids-zedd-perform-lollapalooza-2024-day-two-1235070419/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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On September 10, 2024, DeTiger announced that Fender would produce her signature Player Plus Jazz Bass,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Duran |first=Anagricel |date=2024-09-10 |title=Blu DeTiger announces signature Fender bass guitar |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/blu-detiger-announces-signature-fender-bass-guitar-3792352 |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> making her the first woman and youngest musician to have a Fender bass issued with her signature.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baltin |first=Steve |title=Fender And Blu DeTiger Launch Exciting New Signature Bass |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2024/09/15/fender-and-blu-detiger-launch-exciting-new-signature-bass/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> |
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DeTiger has opened for artists such as [[Sabrina Carpenter]], [[Charlie Puth]], [[Odesza|ODESZA]], [[Sofi Tukker|SOFI TUKKER]], [[Bleachers (band)|Bleachers]], [[Chromeo]] and [[Jungle (band)|Jungle.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Photo Gallery: Sabrina Carpenter + Blu DeTiger at The Anthem |url=https://districtfray.com/articles/photo-gallery-sabrina-carpenter-blu-detiger/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=District Fray |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Charlie Puth / Blu DeTiger @ Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX |url=https://www.mtcmag.com/2023/05/charlie-puth-blu-detiger-toyota-music.html |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=MTC MAG}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ODESZA w/ Blu DeTiger, Golden Features at Greek Theatre |url=https://dothebay.com/events/2024/6/13/odesza-blu-detiger-golden-features-tickets |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=DoTheBay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=04/21/2023 – SOFI TUKKER @ RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE – MORRISON, COLORADO |url=https://303magazine.com/gallery/04-21-2023-sofi-tukker-red-rocks-amphitheatre-morrison-colorado/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=303 Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Timms |first=Tabitha |date=2022-02-01 |title=News: Bleachers Announce Their 2022 Tour |url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-bleachers-announce-their-2022-tour/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=New Noise Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-09 |title=Funk On The Rocks 2022 - Chromeo Bring The Funk Back To The Legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater |url=https://magneticmag.com/2022/06/funk-on-the-rocks-2022-chromeo-bring-the-funk-back-to-the-legendary-red-rocks-amphitheater/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=magneticmag.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Studio albums=== |
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* Released: March 29, 2024 |
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* Label: [[Capitol Records]] |
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!scope="row"|"Crash Course" <br> {{small|(with [[Biig Piig]])}} |
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!scope="row"|"Cut Me Down" <br> {{small|(with [[Mallrat]])}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/blu-detiger-mallrat-cut-me-down/ |title=Blu DeTiger Recruits Mallrat For 'Cut Me Down' | work=[[Universal Music Group]] |date=October 14, 2023}}</ref> |
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| rowspan="3"|''All I Ever Want Is Everything'' |
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! scope="row"| "Dangerous Game"<ref name=KISS/> |
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! scope="row"| "Kiss"<ref name=KISS>{{cite web |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/blu-detiger-kiss/ |title=Blu DeTiger Returns With New Single And Video ‘Kiss’ | work=[[Universal Music Group]] |date=February 27, 2024}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Blu DeTiger | |
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Background information | |
Born | New York City, U.S. | February 22, 1998
Genres | Indie pop |
Occupations |
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Instruments |
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Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | |
Website | www |
TikTok information | |
Page | |
Followers | 1.4 million |
Likes | 24 million |
Last updated: June 13, 2024 |
Blu DeTiger (born February 22, 1998)[3][4] is an American singer and bass guitarist based in New York City.[5] She has released one EP, How Did We Get Here? (2021) and one studio album, All I Ever Want Is Everything (2024).
Early life
[edit]DeTiger was born in New York City and was raised in NoHo, Manhattan,[6][7] the daughter of visual artist Jonny DeTiger. Her older brother Rex suggested the name Blu when she was born, and her parents agreed.[7][8][9] She started playing bass guitar at the age of seven, inspired by Rex, who played drums, and she was enrolled in School of Rock until the age of 13.[7][10] Through that program, she played at CBGB at the age of seven.[6] Until she was 14 years old, her family spent summers in Ibiza, which exposed her to DJs and house music.[2] She was also influenced by funk and disco music, and in her early teens, she learned slapping.[6] Throughout middle school and high school at the Dalton School, DeTiger played in bands with students who were usually older than her.[11][12]
DeTiger attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts for two and a half years, including a year at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, before withdrawing to tour and promote her music.[13] She was mentored by Steven Wolf. As a student, she occasionally acted as a Manhattan club DJ, playing disco, house and funk and simultaneously improvising bass lines over the music.[12][14][15]
Career
[edit]Along with her brother, in 2018, DeTiger was a touring member of Kitten on their tour with Blue October.[16][17]
DeTiger released her debut single "In My Head" on January 23, 2019.[14] It was produced by the Knocks, and she subsequently toured with them.[18][14] In 2019 and early 2020, DeTiger toured as a bassist with Caroline Polachek and FLETCHER.[19] During the COVID-19 lockdowns, she posted her bass cover versions of songs by Prince, Janet Jackson, Russ and Megan Thee Stallion on TikTok, which became viral videos.[20][21][22] Blu has also performed with Dominic Fike, Caroline Polachek, Chromeo, Bleachers and Fletcher.[23]
Her debut EP How Did We Get Here? was released on March 5, 2021 on ALT:Vision records, with production help from her brother.[24][17][13] She contributed bass to the Bleachers' single "Stop Making This Hurt", released in May 2021.[25]
She was featured on one of four covers of the August 2021 issue of Bass Player, which described her as the "future of bass".[26][27] That month, her song "Go Bad" was released on the soundtrack for the Netflix film He's All That.[28] In September 2021, Fender collaborated with DeTiger to launch a new line of bass guitars for the Fender Player Plus series and named her an official Fender Next Player.[29] The following month, DeTiger signed with Capitol Records,[30] which released her debut, "Blondes".[31]
On January 15, 2022, DeTiger made her national TV debut on Saturday Night Live, accompanying Bleachers on bass.[32] She was featured in the 2022 film Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U.[33] In the summer of 2022, DeTiger headlined a European tour and performed at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Lightning in a Bottle, Hangout and the Governors Ball.[34][35] She toured North America in November 2022.[4] DeTiger was listed in the music category for the 2023 edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30.[11] Her first studio album, All I Ever Want Is Everything, was released in March 2024.[36] Chappell Roan cowrote the song "Hey You" on the album,[37] which also includes collaborations with Uffie,[38] Mallrat,[39] Mayer Hawthorne[40] and Alexander 23.[40] DeTiger toured for the album in 2024 and played several festivals, including Lollapalooza.[41]
On September 10, 2024, DeTiger announced that Fender would produce her signature Player Plus Jazz Bass,[42] making her the first woman and youngest musician to have a Fender bass issued with her signature.[43]
DeTiger has opened for artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Charlie Puth, ODESZA, SOFI TUKKER, Bleachers, Chromeo and Jungle.[44][45][46][47][48][49]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Album details |
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All I Ever Want Is Everything[36] |
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Extended plays
[edit]Title | Album details |
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How Did We Get Here? |
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Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"In My Head" | 2019 | non-album singles |
"Mad Love" | ||
"Tangerine" | ||
"Figure It Out" | 2020 | How Did We Get Here? |
"Cotton Candy Lemonade" | ||
"Vintage" | 2021 | |
"Blondes" | non-album single | |
"Hot Crush Lover" | 2022 | non-album single |
"Crash Course" (with Biig Piig) | ||
"Elevator" | ||
"Cut Me Down" (with Mallrat)[50] |
2023 | All I Ever Want Is Everything |
"Dangerous Game"[51] | 2024 | |
"Kiss"[51] |
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | I'm with the Band: Nasty Cherry | Herself | 4 episodes[52] |
2022 | Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U | Herself |
References
[edit]- ^ "Blu DeTiger". Bandcamp.
- ^ a b "Listen to Blu DeTiger's Ibiza & CBGB-Inspired #TBT Mixtape".
- ^ "thank u for the bday wishes on 2.22.22". Instagram.
- ^ a b DeVito, Lee (November 4, 2022). "Genre-spanning bass player Blu DeTiger brings her first headline tour to Detroit". Metro Times.
- ^ Hazlehurst, Beatrice (March 3, 2021). "How Blu DeTiger went from TikTok bassist to full popstar". Vice.
- ^ a b c Herh, Kala; Tracy, Sam (December 10, 2021). "MY NEW YORK: BLU DETIGER". V.
- ^ a b c Akdag, Yas (September 8, 2021). "Blu DeTiger excels at Music Hall of Williamsburg". Washington Square News.
- ^ Potton, Ed (March 9, 2021). "Meet Blu DeTiger, TikTok's favourite bassist". The Sunday Times.
- ^ Smit, Emma. "Blu DeTiger - Leader of the female bassist army". Metal.
- ^ Uitti, Jacob (March 1, 2021). "Blu DeTiger Strengthens Creative Clarity on New EP, "How Did We Get Here?"". American Songwriter.
- ^ a b "Blu DeTiger". Forbes.
- ^ a b Davenport, Emily (September 23, 2020). "New York City's Blu DeTiger talks new single, beginnings in music and finding success on TikTok". AM New York Metro.
- ^ a b Rosenthal, Paris (September 15, 2020). "Bassist Blu DeTiger Is Taking Over TikTok And Beyond In 2020". Paste.
- ^ a b c Kelly, Joe (January 23, 2019). "Blu DeTiger Catches a Vibe on Debut Single and Video for 'In My Head': Exclusive". Billboard.
- ^ "Blu DeTiger: "I would bring my bass to my DJ sets and improvise over disco, house and funk records. People would go crazy"". Guitar World. September 6, 2021.
- ^ Pace, Lilly (October 28, 2019). "Kitten Want to Take You Back With Their Nostalgic 'Goodbye Honeymoon Phase' EP". Billboard.
- ^ a b Bocci, Maria (April 5, 2021). "In Conversation: Blu DeTiger". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ "Take Five with Blu DeTiger: When music vibrates with you". Guitar Girl Magazine. October 21, 2019.
- ^ Escalante, Shanti (May 5, 2020). "Meet Blu DeTiger, the TikTok-Famous Bass Queen". Interview.
- ^ Leight, Elias (September 9, 2020). "Missing Live Solos? Look on TikTok". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Amter, Charlie (March 11, 2021). "New York's Blu DeTiger Rides Pandemic-Fueled Wave of Interest in Killer Female Basslines". Variety.
- ^ Williams, Sophie (February 3, 2021). "Blu DeTiger: New York's achingly cool bass virtuoso". NME.
- ^ "Blu DeTiger". First Avenue. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (March 5, 2021). "'Bass 101': Blu DeTiger". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Mylrea, Hannah (June 6, 2022). "Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Blu DeTiger". NME.
- ^ "Bass Player 411 is out!". Bass Player. July 13, 2021 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Blu DeTiger: "I would bring my bass to my DJ sets and improvise over disco, house and funk records. People would go crazy"". Guitar World. September 6, 2021.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (August 4, 2021). "Cyn Covers Sixpence None the Richer's 'Kiss Me' for 'He's All That' Soundtrack". Billboard.
- ^ "Fender® Releases New Player Plus Series, Designed To Unite The Next Generation Of Players Shaping The Future Of Guitar" (Press release). PR Newswire. September 14, 2021.
- ^ Panaligan, EJ (November 11, 2021). "The Deals: Blu DeTiger Signs With Capitol; TagMix Reaches Licensing Pact With Warner". Billboard.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (November 12, 2021). "Blu DeTiger has signed to Capitol Records, and dropped her new single 'Blondes'". Dork.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (January 16, 2022). "'SNL': Watch Bleachers' Jack Antonoff Perform 'How Dare You Want More' with His Dad". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Mylrea, Hannah (June 6, 2022). "Blu DeTiger: "My sound definitely has some grit and edge to it"". NME.
- ^ Major, Michael (August 9, 2022). "Blu DeTiger Announces Fall Headline Tour". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ Solano, Sophia (November 23, 2022). "TikTok's bass queen Blu DeTiger is on her way up". Washington Post.
- ^ a b Chambers, Brittany (March 29, 2024). "From Bass To Beats: Blu DeTiger's Evolution And New Album". Forbes.
- ^ Richardson, Althea Legaspi,Nina Corcoran,Kalia; Legaspi, Althea; Corcoran, Nina; Richardson, Kalia (August 3, 2024). "Stray Kids 'ATE,' SZA and Zedd Drop New Songs at Lollapalooza Day Two". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Firth, Abigail (March 1, 2024). "Blu DeTiger: "I'm creating my own path"". Dork. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Blu DeTiger Releases New Single "Cut Me Down" (feat. Mallrat)". Bass Magazine. October 13, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Duran, Anagricel (January 30, 2024). "Blu DeTiger announces debut LP 'All I Ever Want Is Everything' and shares new single 'Dangerous Game'". NME. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Kalia Richardson, Althea Legaspi, Nina Corcoran (August 3, 2024). "Stray Kids 'ATE,' SZA and Zedd Drop New Songs at Lollapalooza Day Two". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Duran, Anagricel (September 10, 2024). "Blu DeTiger announces signature Fender bass guitar". NME. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Baltin, Steve. "Fender And Blu DeTiger Launch Exciting New Signature Bass". Forbes. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Photo Gallery: Sabrina Carpenter + Blu DeTiger at The Anthem". District Fray. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "Charlie Puth / Blu DeTiger @ Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX". MTC MAG. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "ODESZA w/ Blu DeTiger, Golden Features at Greek Theatre". DoTheBay. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "04/21/2023 – SOFI TUKKER @ RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE – MORRISON, COLORADO". 303 Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Timms, Tabitha (February 1, 2022). "News: Bleachers Announce Their 2022 Tour". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "Funk On The Rocks 2022 - Chromeo Bring The Funk Back To The Legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater". magneticmag.com. June 9, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "Blu DeTiger Recruits Mallrat For 'Cut Me Down'". Universal Music Group. October 14, 2023.
- ^ a b "Blu DeTiger Returns With New Single And Video 'Kiss'". Universal Music Group. February 27, 2024.
- ^ I'm with the Band: Nasty Cherry, IMDb, November 15, 2019
External links
[edit]- Media related to Blu DeTiger at Wikimedia Commons
- Blu DeTiger at AllMusic