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'''Florian Ruiz-Picasso''' (born 21 |
'''Florian Ruiz-Picasso''' (born 21 February 1990), better known as '''Florian Picasso''', is a [[French people|French]] [[Disc jockey|DJ]] based in [[Cannes]]. He is a great-grandson of the well-known artist, [[Pablo Picasso]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/filmenuitgaan/27092529/__Achterkleinzoon_Picasso_tekent_platendeal__.html|title=Achterkleinzoon Picasso tekent platendeal bij Spinnin' Records|last=|first=|date=24 November 2016|work=|newspaper=telegraaf.nl|language=nl-NL|access-date=2016-11-23|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2016/02/13/picasso-grandson-kanye-album-the-life-of-pablo/|title=Picasso's Grandson -- We Love Kanye ... Thanks for Honoring My Great Granddad!|last=Staff|first=TMZ|date=13 February 2016|website=TMZ|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-23}}</ref> He gained recognition for collaborations with [[Martin Garrix]] and [[Steve Aoki]].<ref name=":0" /> In 2016, he was ranked by [[DJ Magazine|DJ Mag]] at 38th on their annual list of Top 100 DJs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/top100dj?year=2016|title=Top 100 DJs 2016 {{!}} DJMag.com|website=djmag.com|access-date=2016-11-23}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Picasso was born in [[Vietnam]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/157366/famous-dutch-dj-to-perform-at-da-nang-festival.html|title=Famous Dutch DJ to perform at Da Nang festival - News VietNamNet|last=vietnamnet.vn|website=english.vietnamnet.vn|access-date=2016-11-23}}</ref> and was adopted by Marina Picasso<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.inquisitr.com/3070198/colby-college-museum-gifted-with-100-remarkable-pablo-picasso%E2%80%AC%E2%80%AC-etchings/|title=Colby College Museum Gifted With 100 ‘Remarkable’ Pablo |
Picasso was born in [[Vietnam]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/157366/famous-dutch-dj-to-perform-at-da-nang-festival.html|title=Famous Dutch DJ to perform at Da Nang festival - News VietNamNet|last=vietnamnet.vn|website=english.vietnamnet.vn|access-date=2016-11-23}}</ref> and was adopted by Marina Picasso,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.inquisitr.com/3070198/colby-college-museum-gifted-with-100-remarkable-pablo-picasso%E2%80%AC%E2%80%AC-etchings/|title=Colby College Museum Gifted With 100 ‘Remarkable’ Pablo Picasso Etchings|last=Magee|first=NY|date=6 May 2016|work=|newspaper=The Inquisitr News|access-date=2016-11-23|via=}}</ref> a granddaughter of the famous artist, [[Pablo Picasso]].<ref name=":0" /> He was gladdened when [[Kanye West]] named his album, [[The Life of Pablo]] after his great-grandfather.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/02/19/dj-heir-blesses-kanyes-album-on-behalf-of-pablo-picasso/|title=DJ & Heir Blesses Kanye's Album On Behalf Of Pablo Picasso|last=Kusnierek|first=Timmy|date=2016-02-19|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-11-23}}</ref> He started making music at the age of 13, when he would perform at events in his boarding school.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=http://www.dmcworld.net/features/florian-picasso/|title=Florian Picasso - DMC World Magazine|last=Prince|first=Dan|date=9 July 2013|work=|newspaper=DMC World Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-23|via=}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2016/6/22/florian-picasso|title=Meet the EDM Producer & Great Grandson of the Great Pablo Picasso|last=Lamberski|first=Jamie|date=22 June 2016|work=|newspaper=EDM.com|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-23|via=}}</ref> He became more serious about his musical career at the age of 19.<ref name=":3" /> He currently resides in [[Geneva]], [[Switzerland]].<ref name=":3" /> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Picasso has performed at major music festivals such as [[Ultra Music Festival]] and [[Tomorrowland (festival)|Tomorrowland]].<ref name=":0" /> He has been performing in big clubs since he was 16 years old, has opened for acts like |
Picasso has performed at major music festivals such as [[Ultra Music Festival]] and [[Tomorrowland (festival)|Tomorrowland]].<ref name=":0" /> He has been performing in big clubs since he was 16 years old, has opened for acts like [[Swedish House Mafia]] and began headlining his own shows.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/style/2015/01/pablo-picasso-great-grandson-is-an-edm-dj|title=Pablo Picasso's Great-Grandson Is a Globetrotting EDM DJ|last=LaSane|first=Andrew|date=21 January 2015|website=Complex|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-23}}</ref> On 27 April 2015, he released "Can't Stop" as a single with fellow producer Tom Tyger via Mixmash Records.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Tom-Tyger-Florian-Picasso-to-Release-Single-Cant-Stop-427-20150420|title=Tom Tyger & Florian Picasso to Release Single 'Can't Stop', 4/27|last=Desk|first=BWW News|date=20 April 2015|work=|access-date=2016-11-23|via=}}</ref> On 16 November 2015, Picasso released "Want It Back (Origami)" as a single.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Florian-Picasso-Drops-Want-It-Back-Origami-20151116|title=Florian Picasso Drops 'Want It Back (Origami)'|last=Desk|first=BWW News|date=16 November 2015|work=|access-date=2016-11-23|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thebanginbeats.com/2015/04/28/tom-tyger-florian-picasso-cant-stop-original-mix/|title=Tom Tyger & Florian Picasso – Can’t Stop (Original Mix)|last=Khalidi|first=Hamed|date=28 April 2015|website=Bangin Beats|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-23}}</ref> |
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On 29 June 2016, he released a single titled "Final Call" through [[Armada Music|Armada Records]] under exclusive license from Protocol Recordings, a label run by [[Nicky Romero]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bythewavs.com/florian-picasso-final-call/|title=Florian Picasso - Final Call - By The Wavs|last=Pesavento|first=Nick|date=3 June 2016|work=|newspaper=By The Wavs|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-23|via=}}</ref> The song peaked on [[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'s Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart at 39.<ref name=":1" /> An official music video was published by Protocol Recordings, it was directed by Fauns / Clubbing Vision.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Citation|last=Protocol Recordings|title=Florian Picasso - Final Call (Official Music Video)|date=1 June 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUWM82hW8X0|accessdate=2016-11-23}}</ref> On 23 November 2016, it was announced that Picasso signed a deal with [[Spinnin' Records]], with whom he will release a single titled "Cracked Wall" on 2 December 2016.<ref name=":0" /> |
On 29 June 2016, he released a single titled "Final Call" through [[Armada Music|Armada Records]] under exclusive license from Protocol Recordings, a label run by [[Nicky Romero]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bythewavs.com/florian-picasso-final-call/|title=Florian Picasso - Final Call - By The Wavs|last=Pesavento|first=Nick|date=3 June 2016|work=|newspaper=By The Wavs|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-23|via=}}</ref> The song peaked on [[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'s Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart at 39.<ref name=":1" /> An official music video was published by Protocol Recordings, it was directed by Fauns / Clubbing Vision.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Citation|last=Protocol Recordings|title=Florian Picasso - Final Call (Official Music Video)|date=1 June 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUWM82hW8X0|accessdate=2016-11-23}}</ref> On 23 November 2016, it was announced that Picasso signed a deal with [[Spinnin' Records]], with whom he will release a single titled "Cracked Wall" on 2 December 2016.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==== Other singles ==== |
==== Other singles ==== |
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'''2011''' |
'''2011''' |
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* ''That Drum'' |
* ''That Drum'' [Joia Records] |
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* ''How To Sing'' |
* ''How To Sing'' [Toolroom] |
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* ''Muki'' |
* ''Muki'' [Toolroom] |
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'''2013''' |
'''2013''' |
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* ''Artifact'' |
* ''Artifact'' [Cr2 Records] |
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* ''Artemis'' |
* ''Artemis'' [Ones To Watch Records (Mixmash)] |
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* ''Ace'' |
* ''Ace'' [Fake Music] |
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'''2014''' |
'''2014''' |
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* ''Trivia'' |
* ''Trivia'' [Cr2 Records] |
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'''2015''' |
'''2015''' |
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* ''Can not Stop'' |
* ''Can not Stop'' [Mixmash Records] |
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* ''Keep Your Eyes On Me'' |
* ''Keep Your Eyes On Me'' [Scorpio Music] |
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* ''Origami'' |
* ''Origami'' [Protocol Recordings] |
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* ''Outline'' |
* ''Outline'' [FREE] |
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* ''The Shape'' |
* ''The Shape'' ([[Steve Aoki]] Edit) [Dim Mak Records] |
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* ''Want It Back (Origami)'' |
* ''Want It Back (Origami)'' [Protocol Recordings] |
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* ''FRFX'' |
* ''FRFX'' [Mixmash Records] |
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'''2016''' |
'''2016''' |
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* ''Saigon'' |
* ''Saigon'' [FREE] |
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* ''Vanguard'' |
* ''Vanguard'' [Dim Mak Records] |
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* ''Kirigami'' |
* ''Kirigami'' [Doorn Records] |
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* ''Final Call'' |
* ''Final Call'' [Protocol Recordings] |
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* ''Make Up Your Mind'' |
* ''Make Up Your Mind'' (with [[Martin Garrix]]) [STMPD RCRDS] |
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=== Remixes === |
=== Remixes === |
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* Tegan & Sara - ''Closer'' (Florian Picasso Remix) [Warner] |
* Tegan & Sara - ''Closer'' (Florian Picasso Remix) [Warner] |
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'''2014''' |
'''2014''' |
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* [[Benny Benassi]] |
* [[Benny Benassi]] & Gary Go - ''Let This Last Forever'' (Florian Picasso Remix) [Ultra] |
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* Christina Perri - |
* Christina Perri - ''Burning Gold'' (Florian Picasso Remix) [Atlantic Records] |
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* [[Steve Aoki]] & Flux Pavilion - |
* [[Steve Aoki]] & Flux Pavilion - ''Get Me Outta Here'' (Florian Picasso Remix) [Ultra] |
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* [[Nervo (DJs)|NERVO]] |
* [[Nervo (DJs)|NERVO]] & [[R3hab]] featuring [[Ayah Marar]] - Ready For The Weekend (Florian Picasso Remix) [Spinnin / Free] |
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'''2015''' |
'''2015''' |
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* NERVO |
* NERVO featuring [[Nile Rodgers]], [[Kylie Minogue]] & [[Jake Shears]] - ''The Other Boys'' (Florian Picasso Remix) [Ultra]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/11/14/nervo-the-other-boys-florian-picasso-remix/|title=Nervo - The Other Boys (Florian Picasso Remix)|last=Kusnierek|first=Timmy|date=14 November 2015|website=Your EDM|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-23}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Electronic musicians]] |
[[Category:Electronic musicians]] |
Revision as of 06:47, 24 November 2016
Florian Picasso | |
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Birth name | Florian Ruiz-Picasso |
Born | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | 21 February 1990
Origin | Cannes, France |
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Years active | 2011—present |
Florian Ruiz-Picasso (born 21 February 1990), better known as Florian Picasso, is a French DJ based in Cannes. He is a great-grandson of the well-known artist, Pablo Picasso.[1][2] He gained recognition for collaborations with Martin Garrix and Steve Aoki.[1] In 2016, he was ranked by DJ Mag at 38th on their annual list of Top 100 DJs.[3]
Early life
Picasso was born in Vietnam[4] and was adopted by Marina Picasso,[5] a granddaughter of the famous artist, Pablo Picasso.[1] He was gladdened when Kanye West named his album, The Life of Pablo after his great-grandfather.[6] He started making music at the age of 13, when he would perform at events in his boarding school.[7][8] He became more serious about his musical career at the age of 19.[7] He currently resides in Geneva, Switzerland.[7]
Career
Picasso has performed at major music festivals such as Ultra Music Festival and Tomorrowland.[1] He has been performing in big clubs since he was 16 years old, has opened for acts like Swedish House Mafia and began headlining his own shows.[9] On 27 April 2015, he released "Can't Stop" as a single with fellow producer Tom Tyger via Mixmash Records.[10] On 16 November 2015, Picasso released "Want It Back (Origami)" as a single.[11][12]
On 29 June 2016, he released a single titled "Final Call" through Armada Records under exclusive license from Protocol Recordings, a label run by Nicky Romero.[13] The song peaked on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart at 39.[14] An official music video was published by Protocol Recordings, it was directed by Fauns / Clubbing Vision.[8][15] On 23 November 2016, it was announced that Picasso signed a deal with Spinnin' Records, with whom he will release a single titled "Cracked Wall" on 2 December 2016.[1]
Discography
Singles
Charted singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
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"Final Call" | 2016 | 39 | Non-album single | |
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Other singles
2011
- That Drum [Joia Records]
- How To Sing [Toolroom]
- Muki [Toolroom]
2013
- Artifact [Cr2 Records]
- Artemis [Ones To Watch Records (Mixmash)]
- Ace [Fake Music]
2014
- Trivia [Cr2 Records]
2015
- Can not Stop [Mixmash Records]
- Keep Your Eyes On Me [Scorpio Music]
- Origami [Protocol Recordings]
- Outline [FREE]
- The Shape (Steve Aoki Edit) [Dim Mak Records]
- Want It Back (Origami) [Protocol Recordings]
- FRFX [Mixmash Records]
2016
- Saigon [FREE]
- Vanguard [Dim Mak Records]
- Kirigami [Doorn Records]
- Final Call [Protocol Recordings]
- Make Up Your Mind (with Martin Garrix) [STMPD RCRDS]
Remixes
2013
- Tegan & Sara - Closer (Florian Picasso Remix) [Warner]
2014
- Benny Benassi & Gary Go - Let This Last Forever (Florian Picasso Remix) [Ultra]
- Christina Perri - Burning Gold (Florian Picasso Remix) [Atlantic Records]
- Steve Aoki & Flux Pavilion - Get Me Outta Here (Florian Picasso Remix) [Ultra]
- NERVO & R3hab featuring Ayah Marar - Ready For The Weekend (Florian Picasso Remix) [Spinnin / Free]
2015
- NERVO featuring Nile Rodgers, Kylie Minogue & Jake Shears - The Other Boys (Florian Picasso Remix) [Ultra][16]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Achterkleinzoon Picasso tekent platendeal bij Spinnin' Records". telegraaf.nl (in Dutch). 24 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ Staff, TMZ (13 February 2016). "Picasso's Grandson -- We Love Kanye ... Thanks for Honoring My Great Granddad!". TMZ. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ "Top 100 DJs 2016 | DJMag.com". djmag.com. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ vietnamnet.vn. "Famous Dutch DJ to perform at Da Nang festival - News VietNamNet". english.vietnamnet.vn. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ Magee, NY (6 May 2016). "Colby College Museum Gifted With 100 'Remarkable' Pablo Picasso Etchings". The Inquisitr News. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ Kusnierek, Timmy (2016-02-19). "DJ & Heir Blesses Kanye's Album On Behalf Of Pablo Picasso". Your EDM. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ a b c Prince, Dan (9 July 2013). "Florian Picasso - DMC World Magazine". DMC World Magazine. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ a b Lamberski, Jamie (22 June 2016). "Meet the EDM Producer & Great Grandson of the Great Pablo Picasso". EDM.com. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ LaSane, Andrew (21 January 2015). "Pablo Picasso's Great-Grandson Is a Globetrotting EDM DJ". Complex. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ Desk, BWW News (20 April 2015). "Tom Tyger & Florian Picasso to Release Single 'Can't Stop', 4/27". Retrieved 2016-11-23.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Khalidi, Hamed (28 April 2015). "Tom Tyger & Florian Picasso – Can't Stop (Original Mix)". Bangin Beats. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ Pesavento, Nick (3 June 2016). "Florian Picasso - Final Call - By The Wavs". By The Wavs. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ a b "Florian Picasso - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ Protocol Recordings (1 June 2016), Florian Picasso - Final Call (Official Music Video), retrieved 2016-11-23
- ^ Kusnierek, Timmy (14 November 2015). "Nervo - The Other Boys (Florian Picasso Remix)". Your EDM. Retrieved 2016-11-23.