Flosstradamus

Flosstradamus
Cameruci performing in 2013 at Spring Awakening
Cameruci performing in 2013 at Spring Awakening
Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
GenresTrap, hip-hop
Occupations
  • Musician
  • DJ
Years active2006–present
MembersCurt Cameruci
Past membersJosh Young
Websiteflosstradamus.com

Flosstradamus is the stage name of American DJ and musician Curt Cameruci.[1][2] From 2007 until 2016, Flosstradamus consisted of Cameruci and Josh Young from Chicago. The duo announced they would both be pursuing solo careers, with Cameruci to continue using Flosstradamus as a stage name.[3] Cameruci is also known as Autobot, and Young is also known as J2K and YehMe2.[4] Flosstradamus is known for being one of the early pioneers of the trap genre, made popular by their remix of Major Lazer's hit single "Original Don".

Flosstradamus, as a duo, have worked alongside artists including Kid Sister (Young's sister), Diplo, Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J, The Cool Kids, and A-Trak.[5] They played at many college campuses such as Wellesley College, Drexel University (alongside Waka Flocka Flame), Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University (playing alongside RJD2), Middlebury College, Columbia University, and UC Riverside. They have additionally appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and the Nick Jr. program Yo Gabba Gabba!.[2][6]

Career

In April 2006, Flosstradamus, as a duo, was included in URB's annual "Next 100".[7] In addition, during the summer of 2007, they embarked on an international tour with Chromeo, dubbed the "Fancy Footwork Tour". Autobot is also active in the Serato Scratch Live community making his Flossy FX sampler available online to the masses via their MySpace page. In 2014, at SXSW Flosstradamus set up a guerrilla WiFi network titled PLURNTNET to distribute a new track titled "Hdygrlz Anthm". Using social media the duo pointed fans to the PLURTNET via geotagged posts at various locations around Austin. Users could sign on and download or stream the track.[citation needed]

On July 29, 2016, they released their single 'Came Up' with FKi 1st, graves and featuring Post Malone and Key!.[8] In December 2016, Young announced Flosstradamus was splitting and he would pursue a solo career.[3] Young's solo project soon adopted the name YehMe2.[4] Cameruci would continue with the name Flosstradamus as a solo act.[9][10] In March 2017 he released the single "Back Again", which featured Waka Flocka Flame and Mayhem through Ultra Music.[11] They have also partnered with Dillon Francis to form the touring and live performance group Dillstradamus.[12]

Discography

As a duo

Singles

Extended plays

Mixtapes

Production

  • 2011: Toddla T featuring J2K - "Take It Back"
  • 2012: Iggy Azalea featuring Juicy J - "Flexin & Finessin"[23]
  • 2012: Mykki Blanco - "YungRhymeAssassin"[24]

Soundtracks

Remixes

The musician collaborated with Hemper to create his own smoking accessory box, typically used to consume marijuana.[26] Other musicians such as Ty Dolla $ign, Fetty Wap, and 2Chainz did the same along with Flosstradramus.[27]

Their song, 2 MUCH was used in Forza Horizon 4's Horizon Bass Arena radio station.

References

  1. ^ "LISTEN: Boombox Cartel & Flosstradamus Unleash Anticipated "ID" Collaboration". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  2. ^ a b Rodriguez, Victoria (3 August 2011). "Lollapalooza 2011: Flosstradamus wants to have fun". USA Today. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b Bein, Kat (20 December 2016). "Flosstradamus' Josh Young Announces Split, Will Focus on Solo Project in 2017". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  4. ^ a b "Josh Young Talks Leaving Flosstradamus for New Project YehMe2, Shares Remix of Gucci Mane and Drake's 'Both:' Exclusive". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Flosstradamus Bio, Music, News & Shows". DJZ.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  6. ^ "Kid Sister Gives Us A "Right Hand Hi" With A Little Help From Flosstradamus". Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  7. ^ "Flossin' at the top of our NEXT 100". URB. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  8. ^ "Came Up (feat. Post Malone & Key!) - Single by Flosstradamus, FKi 1st & graves on Apple Music". Apple. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  9. ^ Sheban, Molly (2016-12-21). "Flosstradamus Will Continue as a Solo Act". EDM Chicago. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  10. ^ "Flosstradamus Splits As One Half Of Duo Leaves To Pursue Solo Career". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  11. ^ Bein, Kat (March 17, 2017). "Flosstradamus is 'Back Again' With Mayhem and Waka Flocka Flame: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-03-17.
  12. ^ MATTHEW MEADOW (November 15, 2016). "YOUR EDM INTERVIEW WITH FLOSSTRADAMUS, ON DILLSTRADAMUS, HDYNATION & THE FUTURE OF TRAP". Your EDM.
  13. ^ "Flosstradamus: Big Bills (ft. Caroline Polachek of Chairlift)". Prefix Mag. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  14. ^ Sweeney, Farrell (14 July 2018). "Flosstradamus teams up with Rawtek for new release 'Guava'". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  15. ^ Powell, Karlie (26 September 2018). "Boombox Cartel & Flosstradamus Unleash New Collab "ID"". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  16. ^ "G.O.D. (GRIND OR DIE) [feat. Leat'eq] - Single by BLVK JVCK on Apple Music". iTunes Store. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  17. ^ Watts, Nick (23 October 2019). "Flosstradamus x Megatone – 'Bounce Back'". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  18. ^ Meadow, Matthew (24 July 2020). "Flosstradamus is back with his first track of the year, 'So Far'". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  19. ^ "Jubilation". Fool's Gold. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  20. ^ "Download Flosstradamus' Total Recall EP". The Fader. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  21. ^ "Jubilation 2.0". Fool's Gold. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  22. ^ "Hoodieboyz Get Banned Again". DJZ.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  23. ^ "Download Iggy Azalea's Trap Gold mixtape, featuring Diplo, Juicy J, Sleigh Bells". 12 October 2012.
  24. ^ "Download Mykki Blanco's Cosmic Angel: The Illuminati Prince/ss mixtape". FACT. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  25. ^ Powell, Karlie (28 April 2019). "Flosstradamus releases nasty remix for Nghtmre & A$AP Ferg's 'Redlight'". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 12 May 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  26. ^ "Win the Flosstradamus HDY smoking experience box". Dancing Astronaut. 2016-05-11. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
  27. ^ Staff, Green Entrepreneur (2018-07-05). "Cannabis Boxes Curated by Celebrities Are Big Business". GreenEntrepreneur. Retrieved 2018-10-01.