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| genre = {{hlist|[[Dubstep]]|[[future bass]]|[[electro house]]|[[progressive house]]|[[Trap music|trap]]|[[hardstyle]]<ref name="cltampa">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cltampa.com/music/show-previews/article/20854680/today-in-live-music-cage-the-elephant-ghostface-killah-at-gmf-slushii-fay-roy-lp-release-goo-goo-dolls-and-more|title=Today in live music; Cage the Elephant & Ghostface Killah at GMF, Slushii, Fay Roy LP Release, Goo Goo Dolls and more|last=Roa|first=Ray|date=11 March 2017|work=Creative Loafing: Tampa Bay|access-date=2017-03-20|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|last2=Harrell|first2=Scott|language=en}}</ref>}} |
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}}'''Julian Scanlan''' (born May 1, 1997), better known by his stage name '''Slushii''', is an [[Americans|American]] [[Disc jockey|DJ]] and [[electronic music]] producer based in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="thump" /> He is best known for working with artists managed by Moe Shalizi, such as [[Marshmello]], [[Ookay]] and [[Jauz]], and for gaining support from notable [[dubstep]] musician and [[OWSLA]]-record label founder, [[Skrillex]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mix247edm.com/slushii-brings-sharkmello-onstage-sold-out-denver-show/|title=[Watch] Slushii Brings SharkMello on Stage at Sold Out Denver Show 03/02 {{!}} Mix 247 EDM|date=2017-03-06|work=Mix 247 EDM|access-date=2017-03-20|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2017/02/buku-slushii-enter-to-win/|title=[Contest] Win a Meet & Greet with Slushii + 2 VIP Passes to BUKU Music & Art Project - EDMTunes|last=Bolander|first=Tyler|date=2017-02-22|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-03-20|language=en-US}}</ref> |
}}'''Julian Scanlan''' (born May 1, 1997), better known by his stage name '''Slushii''', is an [[Americans|American]] [[Disc jockey|DJ]] and [[electronic music]] producer based in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="thump" /> He is best known for working with artists managed by Moe Shalizi, such as [[Marshmello]], [[Ookay]] and [[Jauz]], and for gaining support from notable [[dubstep]] musician and [[OWSLA]]-record label founder, [[Skrillex]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mix247edm.com/slushii-brings-sharkmello-onstage-sold-out-denver-show/|title=[Watch] Slushii Brings SharkMello on Stage at Sold Out Denver Show 03/02 {{!}} Mix 247 EDM|date=2017-03-06|work=Mix 247 EDM|access-date=2017-03-20|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2017/02/buku-slushii-enter-to-win/|title=[Contest] Win a Meet & Greet with Slushii + 2 VIP Passes to BUKU Music & Art Project - EDMTunes|last=Bolander|first=Tyler|date=2017-02-22|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-03-20|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Scanlan was born in [[Mount Laurel, New Jersey|Mount Laurel]]. He worked at [[Best Buy]] as a customer attendant in New Jersey for a minimum wage. Scanlan was diagnosed with [[Asperger syndrome|Asperger's Syndrome]], which he says interfered with his ability to make friends and read social clues. As a result, he was bullied in middle school.<ref name="thump" /> |
Scanlan was born in [[Mount Laurel, New Jersey|Mount Laurel]]. He worked at [[Best Buy]] as a customer attendant in New Jersey for a minimum wage. Scanlan was diagnosed with [[Asperger syndrome|Asperger's Syndrome]], which he says interfered with his ability to make friends and read social clues. As a result, he was bullied in middle school.<ref name="thump" /> |
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He began his musical career by joining psychedelic power-pop band Deuteronomy for three years until 2012, releasing one album.<ref>http://www. |
He began his musical career by joining psychedelic power-pop band Deuteronomy for three years until 2012, releasing one album.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theuntz.com/news/slushii-delivers-more-melodic-bass-magic-with-to-say-goodbye/|title=Slushii delivers more melodic bass magic with 'To Say Goodbye'|last=Van Beek|first=Martin|date=2016-09-16|work=The Untz|access-date=2017-03-20|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> He was a part of the musical duo "Monsters With Tiny Mustaches" alongside his partner MHKAZ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/02/20/slushii-well-lets-find-2/|title=Who Is Behind Marshmello’s New Protégé, Slushii?|last=Staff|first=Your EDM|date=2016-02-21|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-08-18}}</ref> He graduated from [[Lenape High School]] in [[Burlington County, New Jersey]]. |
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He became involved with dance music in 2013, using "DJ Swoon" as an alias. One of his [[SoundCloud]] posts as DJ Swoon was taken down, having his account permanently deleted. His friend then convinced him to start a new musical project, which was when he first used the stage name "Slushii".<ref name="thump" /> |
He became involved with dance music in 2013, using "DJ Swoon" as an alias. One of his [[SoundCloud]] posts as DJ Swoon was taken down, having his account permanently deleted. His friend then convinced him to start a new musical project, which was when he first used the stage name "Slushii".<ref name="thump" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/12/08/slushii-shares-new-track-archives-account/|title=Slushii Drops New Song From His Unreleased Archives & We Need More Like This|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=2016-12-08|website=Your EDM|access-date=2017-03-20}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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=== 2016–2017 === |
=== 2016–2017 === |
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He signed for Red Light Management in February 2016.<ref name="thump" /> |
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His first single for Canadian label [[Monstercat]], Emptiness, was released on April 20, 2016. He self-released his seven-track debut extended play titled "Brain Freeze" on May 20, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/05/21/slushii-debut-album-will-give-best-brain-freeze-life/|title=Marshmello's Protégé Drops Debut 7-Track Album & Fans Can't Get Enough [STREAM]|last=Kusnierek|first=Timmy|date=2016-05-21|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-08-18}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> YourEDM gave it a 9.2 out of 10 rating.<ref name="cltampa" /> His musical style includes contemporary EDM production combining helium vocals, giddy trance synths, trap drums, and dubstep drops.<ref name="thump" /> |
His first single for Canadian label [[Monstercat]], Emptiness, was released on April 20, 2016. He self-released his seven-track debut extended play titled "Brain Freeze" on May 20, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/05/21/slushii-debut-album-will-give-best-brain-freeze-life/|title=Marshmello's Protégé Drops Debut 7-Track Album & Fans Can't Get Enough [STREAM]|last=Kusnierek|first=Timmy|date=2016-05-21|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-08-18}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> YourEDM gave it a 9.2 out of 10 rating.<ref name="cltampa" /> His musical style includes contemporary EDM production combining helium vocals, giddy trance synths, trap drums, and dubstep drops.<ref name="thump" /> |
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| Birth name | Julian Scanlan |
| Born | 1 May 1997 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, U.S.[1] |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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Julian Scanlan (born May 1, 1997), better known by his stage name Slushii, is an American DJ and electronic music producer based in Los Angeles.[1] He is best known for working with artists managed by Moe Shalizi, such as Marshmello, Ookay and Jauz, and for gaining support from notable dubstep musician and OWSLA-record label founder, Skrillex.[3][4]
Early life
Scanlan was born in Mount Laurel. He worked at Best Buy as a customer attendant in New Jersey for a minimum wage. Scanlan was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, which he says interfered with his ability to make friends and read social clues. As a result, he was bullied in middle school.[1]
He began his musical career by joining psychedelic power-pop band Deuteronomy for three years until 2012, releasing one album.[5] He was a part of the musical duo "Monsters With Tiny Mustaches" alongside his partner MHKAZ.[6] He graduated from Lenape High School in Burlington County, New Jersey.
He became involved with dance music in 2013, using "DJ Swoon" as an alias. One of his SoundCloud posts as DJ Swoon was taken down, having his account permanently deleted. His friend then convinced him to start a new musical project, which was when he first used the stage name "Slushii".[1][7]
Career
2016–2017
He signed for Red Light Management in February 2016.[1]
His first single for Canadian label Monstercat, Emptiness, was released on April 20, 2016. He self-released his seven-track debut extended play titled "Brain Freeze" on May 20, 2016.[8][4] YourEDM gave it a 9.2 out of 10 rating.[2] His musical style includes contemporary EDM production combining helium vocals, giddy trance synths, trap drums, and dubstep drops.[1]
In March 2017, Slushii released a dubstep single titled "Catch Me". It was described as an "upbeat, house-inspired & bass-heavy track".[9] He later collaborated with future bass DJ, Marshmello, for their single "Twinbow".[10][11]
Discography
References
- ^ a b c d e f Marcus, Ezra (January 11, 2017). "The Sweet and Sour Life of Slushii | Thump". Thump. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b Roa, Ray; Harrell, Scott (11 March 2017). "Today in live music; Cage the Elephant & Ghostface Killah at GMF, Slushii, Fay Roy LP Release, Goo Goo Dolls and more". Creative Loafing: Tampa Bay. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "[Watch] Slushii Brings SharkMello on Stage at Sold Out Denver Show 03/02 | Mix 247 EDM". Mix 247 EDM. 2017-03-06. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ a b Bolander, Tyler (2017-02-22). "[Contest] Win a Meet & Greet with Slushii + 2 VIP Passes to BUKU Music & Art Project - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ Van Beek, Martin (2016-09-16). "Slushii delivers more melodic bass magic with 'To Say Goodbye'". The Untz. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Staff, Your EDM (2016-02-21). "Who Is Behind Marshmello's New Protégé, Slushii?". Your EDM. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- ^ Meadow, Matthew (2016-12-08). "Slushii Drops New Song From His Unreleased Archives & We Need More Like This". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ Kusnierek, Timmy (2016-05-21). "Marshmello's Protégé Drops Debut 7-Track Album & Fans Can't Get Enough [STREAM]". Your EDM. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- ^ Innes, Brittany (2017-03-11). "Slushii Debuts New Dubstep Track "Catch Me"". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ Bein, Kat (17 March 2017). "Slushii & Marshmello's 'Twinbow' Will Have You Blissed Out on Bass: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Nakanishi, Daniel (18 March 2017). "Marshmello se une une com Slushii para a nova faixa "Twinbow" | Wonderland In Rave". wonderlandinrave.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2017-03-20.
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