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The Knocks

Nu DiscoElectronicSynthpopIndie DanceElectropopDance
Labels:Neon Gold, Black Clay, Sofi Tukker·17 releases tracked ·Latest: Electric Feel

The highly productive NYC electronic music duo brings a lighthearted dance music style influenced by soul, funk, disco, rap, and pop. Made up of James “JPatt” Patterson and Ben “B-Roc” Ruttner, the duo have been creating an exhilarating range of dance-friendly, New York inspired music since they began by remixing Jay-Z’s entire “American Gangster” album.

They have since released three full-length albums, 55, New York Narcotic, and History, along with several EPs. Additionally, The Knocks have collaborated with some of the biggest names in music [Foster The People, Carly Rae Jepsen, X Ambassadors, Big Boi] and have toured globally with pop icons such as Justin Bieber, Ellie Goulding, and The 1975. In 2018, the duo performed on Late Night with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Details

Also known as
Knocks, Warner Chappell
OriginNew York, United States
Spotify

262.1K followers

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MembersBen Ruttner, James Patterson Jr. III

Discography

Frequently Appears With

  • Dragonette(6 releases)
  • Holiday87(2 releases)
  • Sofi Tukker(2 releases)
  • Yelle(2 releases)
  • Cerrone(1 releases)
  • Dolores Forever(1 releases)
  • googly eyes(1 releases)
  • LEFTI(1 releases)
  • Phoebe Green(1 releases)

Labels

  • Neon Gold
  • Black Clay
  • Sofi Tukker

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