Datsik (musician) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Datsik
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| Birth name | Troy Beetles |
| Born | June 8, 1988 Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
| Origin | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Troy Beetles (born June 8, 1988), known as Datsik, is a Canadian DJ and music producer. He started releasing music in the spring of 2009. Since then, he has performed at many big music festivals around the world. These include Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, EDC Las Vegas, and Shambhala Music Festival.
Beetles has shared that his music is inspired by artists like Wu-Tang Clan. He describes his unique sound as "dark and robotic." He also tries to keep it "funky and gangster" and "dirty."
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About Datsik's Music Journey
Troy Beetles was born on June 8, 1988, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. His stage name, Datsik, comes from an old video game name he used. He began making dubstep music after seeing Excision perform in 2008. Soon after, they started working together. They released several songs in 2009 and 2010.
In 2009, Datsik had many songs that reached number one on Beatport. He has also worked with and remixed music for famous artists. These include The Crystal Method, Noisia, Wu-Tang Clan, and Diplo. He has performed alongside DJs like Steve Aoki, Rusko, Bassnectar, and Skream.
His first album, Vitamin D, came out on April 10, 2012. This album featured 12 songs. It also included appearances from other artists like Downlink and Infected Mushroom.
In March 2015, Datsik teamed up with Electric Family. This is a brand that focuses on electronic music. They created a special bracelet. All the money from selling these bracelets went to the Lupus Foundation of America. This foundation works to help people affected by lupus.
In November 2019, Datsik shared a video on his Facebook page. In the video, he talked about returning to music. He had been staying in a therapy facility. In August 2020, Datsik released four new songs. These songs were from his album "Afterlife." He posted them on SoundCloud and YouTube.
Datsik's Personal Life
Datsik has a partner named Hannah Ross. They have a son together named Ronin.
Firepower Records: A Music Label
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| Founded | January 2012 |
| Founder | Datsik |
| Status | Inactive |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Firepower Records is an American independent record label. It focuses on electronic music. Datsik, the Canadian DJ and producer, started it in January 2012. The label is located in Los Angeles, California. It has been home to artists like Bear Grillz and Getter.
According to Sharra Grace Duggan, a former co-owner, Datsik started the label for a good reason. He wanted a place for new and established artists to release music. He wanted to support music that he truly liked and found inspiring. He also wanted artists to feel their ideas were important.
In December 2012, Firepower Records worked with Ultra Music Festival. They showcased a special mix of the label's music. Datsik was the DJ for this mix.
The record label often sends its artists to perform. They play at venues in different countries. Some places include Brown Alley in Melbourne and Skyway Theatre in Minneapolis.
In March 2018, Datsik stepped away from Firepower Records. He gave control of the label to Sharra Grace Duggan. On April 14, 2022, Datsik regained control and ownership of the label. While the label has not made new music since October 25, 2019, it is still legally active, but currently inactive in terms of new releases.
Datsik's Music Albums
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Datsik has released several studio albums:
- Vitamin D (2012)
- Let It Burn LP (2013)
- Sensei (2016)
- Afterlife LP (2023)
- Mari Manzil (2024)
See also
In Spanish: Datsik para niños
