DJDS (formerly DJ Dodger Stadium) is an American production and DJ duo consisting of Jerome LOL (Jerome Potter) and Samo Sound Boy (Sam Griesemer), based in Los Angeles.[1]
Potter is from Los Angeles, and previously released music as part of duo LOL Boys.[3] He has also recorded music under the name Wooly Wally and has released music through his own label, Jerry's Jams.[4]
History
In 2011, the pair founded the record label Body High,[5][6][7][8] releasing their first EP Stadium Status on the label in October 2011. In July 2014, they released their debut album Friend of Mine on the label.[9][10][11] The album received praise from Pitchfork Magazine, earning an 8.0 score.[12] Other artists on the Body High roster include DJ Funeral, DJ Sliink, Jim-E Stack, Todd Edwards, Myrryrs, and Floyd Campbell.[13]
In 2015, they signed to Loma Vista Recordings and released their second album, Stand Up And Speak, in January the following year,[14][15][16] also on Body High. They followed up the album with a remixed version of the lead single "You Don't Have To Be Alone", featuring new vocals from Charlie Wilson, former lead singer of The Gap Band.[17][18]
During this period, Griesemer also released three solo EPs through Body High as Samo Sound Boy – the 5 Dollar Paradise EP in September 2012,[19] the Your Love EP in October 2013, and "Open / Divine" in March 2014. The EPs received positive coverage from Pitchfork and The FADER.[20][21]
They produced the song "Rih-Flex" on The-Dream's 2016 EP Love You To Death.[27][28]
In February 2017, DJDS soundtracked Kanye West's "Yeezy Season 5" fashion show, producing a 17-minute extended version of the song "Bed" featuring The-Dream.
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DJDS produced the song "Another Sad Love Song" on recording artist Khalid's debut album, American Teen, released March 2017.[32] The album debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart.[33]
In July 2017, DJDS released the song "Trees on Fire" featuring Amber Mark and Marco McKinnis. It was named "Best New Track" by Pitchfork.[34]
In August 2017, DJDS released their single "Why Don't You Come On" featuring Khalid and Empress Of.[35] In March 2018, they released the single "No Pain" featuring Khalid, Charlie Wilson, and Charlotte Day Wilson.[36]
In May 2018, DJDS released their third studio album, Big Wave More Fire.[37]
