Star Slinger | |
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.jpg.webp) Star Slinger in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Darren Williams |
| Born | 1986 Nottingham UK |
| Genres | Hip hop, house, electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, musician, dj |
| Years active | April 2010–present |
| Labels | Jet Jam, Owsla |
| Website | starslinger |
Star Slinger (born Darren Williams) is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Manchester, UK, taking influences mainly from house and hip hop.[1][2] Star Slinger first came to attention after self-releasing a beat tape in the summer of 2010 entitled "Volume 1". Shortly after, Williams picked up noteworthy press interest from Pitchfork Media, SPIN Magazine, Dazed & Confused Magazine and was interviewed by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1. He has collaborated with James Vincent McMorrow, Dawn Richard, Kilo Kish, Juicy J, Project Pat, Tunji Ige, Lil B, Sam Sparro, Stunnaman, Reggie B & Teki Latex alongside others. He has officially remixed for Jessie Ware, London Grammar, Duke Dumont, Childish Gambino, Ellie Goulding, Bipolar Sunshine, Hundred Waters (for Skrillex's Owsla label) and was selected by ASAP Rocky to open all shows on his 2012 European Tour.[3] He also co-wrote & produced Kilo Kish "Goldmine" which featured on the Sundance Film Festival Award-winning film Dear White People.[4][5]
Musical career
Star Slinger curated an international club night under the name Jet Jam along with visual artists Anze Sekelj & Michaela Selmani. The night's programming puts an emphasis on eclecticism and no emphasis on BPM. Artists to have played the party include Bondax, Shlohmo & Baths (musician). The JET JAM logo was designed by Michaela Selmani.[6]
In November 2012, Jet Jam released its first single in the form of Star Slinger "Ladies In The Back" (Feat. Teki Latex) on 12" vinyl & digital download formats. They have signed many new artists since then and rolled out Toronto-based act Harrison's "Colors" EP in Europe in collaboration with Toronto's Last Gang Records.
Press quotes
"Best new act of the year by miles." – The Guardian[7]
"Combines the hyper soul sampling of Kanye West or Dipset producers Heatmakerz with a bubbling psychedelia reminiscent of J Dilla's spacier moments." – Pitchfork Media
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Background
Williams is from Huthwaite in Nottinghamshire[9] and studied music technology at Leeds Metropolitan University.[10]
Discography
Albums/EP's
- Being Kind (LP) [Self-released] (2022)
- Rogue Cho Pa (EP) [Self-released] (2019)
- Stranger ThAngs (W/ Stranger ThAngs & Laura Peñate) (EP) [Stranger ThAngs] (2018)
- Home Is Where We Start From (LP) [Self-released] (2018)
- First Love Music (LP) [4DG] (2018)
- We Could Be More (EP) Owsla (2016)
- Volume 2 (LP) Jet Jam (2016)
- Sketchy (EP) [Free Download] (2016)
- IV (EP) [Free Download] (2013)
- Ladies in the Back (Feat. Teki Latex) (Remixes) Jet Jam (2012)
- Teams vs. Star Slinger [Self-Titled] (EP) Mexican Summer (2011) (First 1000 copies were Ltd. Edition Clear Vinyl)
- Volume 1 (LP) [Self-released] (2010)
- Rogue Cho Pa (EP) [Self-released] (2011)
Singles
2010s
| Single | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| "Remedy (7")" | 2011 | Double Denim Records |
| "Dumbin'" (featuring Reggie B, Juicy J, Project Pat + Diplo Remix) | Green Label Sound | |
| "Take This Up" | Self-released | |
| "Ladies in the Back" (featuring Teki Latex) | 2012 | Jet Jam |
| "Darling" | 2016 | |
| "We Could Be More" (featuring Dawn Richard) | OWSLA | |
| "Yaya" | 2017 | Self-released |
| "Good Chance" | ||
| "Moja Mala" | ||
| "Together" | ||
| "Hottest Day in New York" | ||
| "Certi" | ||
| "Yaya" | ||
| "Win Hof Breathing Method" | ||
| "The First Thing You Picture When You Close Your Eyes" | ||
| "How Did I Find You?" | ||
| "A Singer in a Choir" | ||
| "Cats Come to Me" | ||
| "Lazy Afternoon" | ||
| "Hit Me (On My Socials)" | ||
| "If You're Not Jumping" | ||
| "Didn't Sell My Soul to Shoreditch" | ||
| "Choose Yourself" | 2019 | |
| "Self-Reliance" | ||
| "Mansions in the Sky" | ||
| "In Search of Lost Time" | ||
| "Always Be Motivated by Love" | ||
| "Greatness" | ||
| "10 & 2" (featuring ORANCHA, SCALLY) | ||
| "Too Late" (featuring ORANCHA, SCALLY) | ||
| "My Shoes" (featuring Some1Else, SCALLY) | ||
| "Peace Love Unity Respect" | ||
| "Wish I Had the Chance to Get to Know You" | ||
| "First Love Music (Remix)" (featuring Comfy Bella, SCALLY) | ||
| "So Fucking Perfect" (featuring Evie Rose, SCALLY) | ||
| "I Didn't Mean To Lead You On" (featuring SCALLY) | 4DG | |
| "You're Enough" (featuring ORANCHA, SCALLY, Evie Rose) | ||
| "Cut Price Pat" (featuring SCALLY) | ||
| "Pass the Dutchie (Star Slinger Remix)" (featuring Musical Youth) | Cleopatra Records | |
2020s
| Single | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| "I'm Not Boyfriend Material (I'd Rather Be Your Sideman)" | 2020 | Self-released |
| "Coldest Day In London" | ||
| "You Look Like Trouble" | ||
| "Let's All Get Divorced" | ||
| "Sideman" | ||
| "Baby (Star Slinger Remix)" (featuring Marlee Quirarte) | ||
| "Hot Nights in June" (featuring KINNOHA) | ||
| "Sweet Love Thing Remix" (featuring Marlee Quirarte) | ||
| "Sun-Dried" (featuring Charlie Belle) | ||
| "Hands on the Clock" (featuring Yessica Woahneil) | ||
| "We Were on a Break (Star Slinger Remix)" (featuring Nahirny) | Nahirny | |
| "The Meaning of Life" | Self-released | |
| "Flame In You" (featuring Yessica Woahneil) | 2021 | |
| "How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything" | ||
| "happy fool" | ||
| "Spinback Together" | ||
| "Body Positivity" | ||
| "Truth" | ||
| "Light It Up" (featuring Yessica Woahneil) | ||
| "Late Bloomer" (featuring Yessica Woahneil) | 2022 | |
| "Japan" | ||
| "She's My Woman" | ||
| "La Chance" | ||
| "The Sad Part Is I Do Miss It" | ||
| "Broke & Fun" | ||
| "NEED SOMEBODY" | ||
| "BEING KIND IS NOT HARD" | ||
| "Persian Rug Rides R Us" | ||
| "Hopeless Romantic" | ||
| "Lowrider Capital Of The World" | ||
| "Guinness" | ||
| "Waiting On The Front Porch At 3AM" | ||
| "The Way You See The World" | 2023 | |
| "Tsunami Quivers" | ||
| "Time Moves Slow When You're Not Home" |
References
- ↑ Festival, Sonar. "Star Slinger – Sonar Festival Lineup". Sonar. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ↑ Jen, Long. "Star Slinger Volume 1 Review". BBC. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ↑ Best Fit, The Line Of. "Star Slinger To Open For ASAP Rocky on EU Tour)".
- ↑ "Dear White People (Movie) Awards". IMDB.
- ↑ "Dear White People (Movie) Soundtrack". IMDB.
- ↑ Jam, Jet. "Jet Jam: Eclectic Dance Parties Since 2012)".
- ↑ Peter, Lester (6 January 2011). "Star Slinger (No 940)". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ↑ "Pitchfork: Rising: Star Slinger". Pitchfork. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ↑ THE SMITHS - 10 BEST SONGS | Star Slinger Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- ↑ "SPIN's 5 Best New Artists for March". Spin Magazine. Retrieved 5 June 2011.