Zhu (musician)
| ZHU | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Steven Zhu |
| Born | 1989 (age 34–35) |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, & vocalist |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Mind of a Genius, Columbia Records |
| Website | www |
Steven Zhu[1] (born 1989), better known by his stage name ZHU (/dʒuː/or /tʃuː/), is a Chinese-American[1] electronic musician, producer, and singer who has been active since the beginning of 2014, signed to Mind of a Genius Records. Until mid-2014 Zhu remained anonymous, asking to be judged by his music alone. His debut album Generation Why is expected to be released on 29 July 2016 via Columbia Records.[1]
Contents
Career
2014–present
His first track, "Moves Like Ms Jackson",[2] a mashup of several songs by Outkast, was released anonymously in February 2014 and was positively received by blogs and reviewers covering electronic music.[3] Other tracks appeared on the music streaming site Soundcloud throughout February and March,[4] followed by an EP titled The Nightday in April 2014.[5][6] The first single from the EP, titled "Faded", was released in March 2014.[7]
Describing the current music climate as “very black and white,” Zhu's manager Jake Udell acknowledges that race played a role in Zhu’s initial choice to release his music anonymously. “Some of us don’t even know the limitations of our own prejudice,” Udell says. “Rather than put those limitations to the test, we’ve created an engaging way for fans to focus on the music rather than who’s behind it.”[1]
As "Faded" was nominated for a Grammy, Zhu opened up about himself slightly in an interview. He stated that "the project (Zhu) is all about art, and we try to make it about the songs and the response."[8] On 15 May 2015, Zhu appeared on Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 'After Hours' show and contributed a 40 minute DJ mix, mostly consisting of unreleased remixes, and also announced the NIGHTDAY COLLECTION clothing line.[9][10]
In 2016, his new single, entitled "In The Morning", was released via Columbia Records. After his "Neon Lights" Tour, he announced that his debut album, which is expected to be under the title of Generation Why is going to be released on 29 July 2016 and that "In The Morning" was the lead single from the album.
Discography
Studio Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Generation Why |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS [11] |
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| The Nightday |
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6 |
| Genesis Series |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [11] |
BEL [13] |
DEN [14] |
IRE | NED [15] |
UK | US Dance [16] |
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| 2014 | "Faded" | 3 | 7 | 2 | 39 | 69 | 3 | 12 | The Nightday |
| 2015 | "Automatic" (featuring AlunaGeorge) |
97 | 59 | — | — | — | — | 4 | Genesis Series |
| "Working for It" (with Skrillex featuring THEY.) |
30 | — | — | — | — | 71 | 15 | ||
| 2016 | "In the Morning" | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | Generation Why |
Other tracks and remixes
| Title | Artist |
|---|---|
| "Moves Like Ms. Jackson" (ZHU Cover) | OutKast |
| "Stay Closer" | ZHU |
| "Paradise Awaits" | |
| "Superfriends" | |
| "The One" | |
| "Cocaine Model" | |
| "In The Morning" | |
| "As Crazy As It Is" | ZHU & A-Trak featuring Keznamdi |
| "Testarossa Music" | ZHU featuring Gallant |
| "Hold Up, Wait A Minute" | ZHU featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Trombone Shorty |
| "Modern Conversation" | ZHU featuring Vancouver Sleep Clinic and Daniel Johns |
| "West Coast" | Lana Del Rey |
| "Gun" (ZHU Cover) | Chvrches |
| "Paradise Awaits, Part 2" | ZHU featuring GoldLink |
References
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- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/6078838/zhu/chart?f=359
