Valentino Khan

Valentino Khan (born February 15, 1987) is an American DJ and producer born and raised in Los Angeles. He is best known for releasing material through Diplo, Skrillex and Steve Aoki.[1][2][3] His singles "Deep Down Low" and "Make Some Noise" peaked at number one and fifty respectively on the "Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists" chart.[4][5][6][7][8]

Valentino Khan
Valentino Khan at S2O Thailand 2023
Valentino Khan at S2O Thailand 2023
Background information
Birth nameValentino Khan
Born (1987-02-15) February 15, 1987 (age 37)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • DJ
  • musician
Instrument(s)Digital audio workstation
Years active2012–present
Labels

Career

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2012: Beginnings

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He started his career as a hip-hop producer making music for artists like T.I., 2 Chainz and B.o.B.[9][10]

In 2012, some of his remixes were released officially. Most notably, his remix of Gent & Jawns' song "Holler" which was released through Diplo's record label Mad Decent. He collaborated with Will Bailey for a song, "Rukus" and produced B.o.B.'s single "Play For Keeps" from the album Strange Clouds.[11] He also co-produced Major Lazer's 2013 single "Bubble Butt".[12][13] Musically, he is trap-oriented.[14]

2013: Homage

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On June 5, 2013, he released a song "Fahrenheit" for free as homage to old school electro.[15][16][17]

2014: In Khan We Trust

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His debut extended play, In Khan We Trust was released on July 22, 2014, via Owsla, featuring its first single "Make Some Noise".[18][19][20][21][22]

2015: "Deep Down Low"

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On April 20, 2015, Khan collaborated with Flosstradamus to release "MFU" as a single.[23][24] On August 11, 2015, "Deep Down Low" was released as a single.[25][26][27][28] It featured on OWSLA's Spring Compilation album and was described as a genre pioneer.[29][30] The song was regarded the 'most popular song among DJs' in 2015 and was featured in Tomorrowland's 2015 compilation album titled The Secret Kingdom Of Melodia. Musically, the song incorporates elements of big room house and jungle terror and is often considered "hard house".[31] A music video for the song was released.[32][33][34] A remixes extended play of the song was released.[35]

2016: "Tropicana" and "Slam Dunk"

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He collaborated with Wiwek to release the song "Tropicana".[36][37] On July 29, 2016, he collaborated with Skrillex to release the song "Slam Dunk".[38][39][40][41][42] It featured vocalist Kstylis.[43][44][45][46][47] He recognized Rihanna and Sia as his preferred female collaboration choices.[48] Both tracks were released on OWSLA.

2017: "Bullseye", "Pump" and "Gold"

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On April 7, 2017, he later collaborated with Anna Lunoe and Wuki for the single "Bullseye" via Skrillex's record label OWSLA.[49][50][51][52] On May 26, 2017, Khan released "Pump" as a single via Mad Decent and Ministry of Sound which gained widespread popularity due recurring ads on social media platforms of the game Mafia City that samples this track.[53][54][55][56] On October 20, 2017, Khan released "Gold" on OWSLA.

2021

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On August 21, 2021, Khan was the first DJ to perform at the WWE pay per view, SummerSlam[57]

2022

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Khan is also the first DJ to perform at the WWE premium live event WrestleMania 38. He will perform on both nights, April 2–3.[58]

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays
TitleDetails
House Party[59]
French Fried[60]
  • Released: 21 October 2020
  • Label: Mad Decent
  • Formats: Digital download

Charted singles

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TitleYearPeak chart positions
BEL
[61]
"Deep Down Low"[62]201569

Singles

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2017
2018
  • "Feel Your Love" [Mad Decent][63]
  • "Lick It" [Spinnin` Records][64]
2019
  • "Flip the Switch" (with Chris Lorenzo) [Mad Decent][65]
  • "Better" (with Wuki featuring Roxanna) [Mad Decent][66]
  • "JustYourSoul" (with Diplo) [Mad Decent][67]
  • "Pony" [Mad Decent][68]
  • "Novocaine" (with Kayzo) [Mad Decent][69]
2020
  • "Anything" (with Alison Wonderland) [Mad Decent][70]
  • "Everybodysgonnawannadancewithme" (featuring Sophie Black) [Mad Decent][71]
  • "Division" [Mad Decent][72]
  • "Deathproof" [Mad Decent][73]
  • "Obsession" (with Ship Wrek) [Mad Decent][74]
2021

Remixes

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2012

2013

2014

  • Dog Blood – "Middle Finger Pt. 2" (Valentino Khan Remix)[81][82]
  • Skrillex – "Recess" (Valentino Khan Remix)[83][84]
  • M.I.A. – "YALA" (Bro Safari & Valentino Khan Remix)[85][86]

2015

2018

2020

2022

Production credits

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TitleYearPeak chart positionsNote
BEL
[102]
FRA
[103]
NL
[104]
"Bubble Butt"
(Major Lazer featuring Bruno Mars, Tyga and Mystic)
2013246765Co-producer
"Wot U Gonna Do?"
(Dizzee Rascal)
2018----

Music videos

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TitleYearArtistsNote
"Ritual"[105]2016Marshmello, WrabelCameo appearance

References

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