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Wes James, better known by his stage name Le Youth, is an American electronic musician, DJ, and producer. James was raised in Toledo, Ohio and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.[1]
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Le Youth's debut track "Cool" quickly garnered attention on SoundCloud, amassing over 200,000 streams in the six months following its release. The music video for the song was directed by Renata Raksha and was released on April 9, 2013.[2] The single was officially released on Ultra on July 2, 2013, and was later selected as the Record of the Week on BBC Radio 1.[3] James' next single "Dance with Me" featuring vocals from Dominique Young Unique was released on February 7, 2014.
Le Youth continued to release R&B and house-inspired songs in the years following, including releases of popular tracks like Disclosure's "Voices" and originals like "Real".[4]
Homewerk Label and Tour, Continued Success
On October 7, 2016, Le Youth released "Me Without You" on his own label, Homewerk Records. James cited the label's launch as a way of taking control of his music, particularly with respect to release schedules.[5] "If You're Leaving" also released later that year on Homewerk, reaching number one on Sirius XM's Chill playlist. The accompanying Homewerk Tour saw the artist perform at 13 venues in North America.[6]
By 2017, Le Youth had released remixes of songs by popular singers such as Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, and Sia. On August 4 of that year, "Clap Your Hands" released on Warner Music, featuring then-unknown Ava Max.[7]
This Never Happened, PRGRSSN, and Debut Album
The release of Aquiver on November 7, 2019 marked a significant sonic shift in Le Youth's discography. The instrumental record was both inspired by and released on Daniel Goldstein's (Lane 8) This Never Happened label. James hailed the deeper melodic techno and progressive sounds as his best work to date.[8]
On July 9, 2020, Le Youth released his second EP on This Never Happened, Waves. Collaboration with Lane 8 continued with a remix of "The Rope (feat. POLIÇA)" and a support role in Goldstein's Brightest Lights Tour.
The PRGRSSN Records imprint was founded by James in 2020 to further explore progressive house and techno sounds.[9][citation needed] The first release on PRGRSSN came on April 17, 2020 with Interstellar by thomfjord and featured a remix of the title track by Le Youth. On May 14, tracks "Swimming" and "&." followed, marking Le Youth's first release on his new label. PRGRSSN released records from James and other artists through 2022.
Le Youth released his debut album, Reminders, on May 27, 2022.[10] Split into two discs, the former contains fifteen original mixes while the latter comprises four extended mixes. The album features collaborations with fellow melodic house producers such as Sultan & Shepard.
Sophomore Album, & EP
His follow-up album, About Us, released on September 29,[11] 2023 showcases Le Youth's signature breezy melodies, rich production, and strong vocal performances. It includes collaborations with artists such as Jodie Knight, Fractures, Bailey, and Lane 8, who joined Le Youth on the track "I Will Leave a Light On".[12]
Le Youths following EP &[13] delves into a range of emotions, highlighted in tracks like "Hourglass", "Golden", and "Every Little Part". For Le Youth, the project represents a collaborative exchange, where unique artist pairings create distinctive musical moments.[citation needed]
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