Friendzone | |
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![]() Laurence (left) and Reznick performing in 2012 | |
Background information | |
Origin | East Bay, California, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative hip hop, Cloud rap, Chillwave |
Years active | 2010–2017 |
Past members | Dylan Reznick James Laurence |
Website |
friendzone |
Friendzone (stylized FRIENDZONE) was an American instrumental hip hop duo based in the East Bay of California. [1] It consisted of producers James Laurence and Dylan Reznick. [2] On January 30, 2017, it was announced that James Laurence had died at the age of 27 from undisclosed circumstances. [3] [4]
Friendzone produced Main Attrakionz' "Chuch" and "Perfect Skies", which were featured on the 2011 mixtape 808s & Dark Grapes II. [5] In 2012, the duo released Collection I, a compilation of rap instrumentals and original songs. [6]
In 2013, Friendzone landed their first major label placement, producing the song " Fashion Killa" for ASAP Rocky, which appeared on his debut album Long. Live. ASAP, [7] and also released the compilation Kuchibiru Network 3, which included contributions by several notable producers including Ryan Hemsworth, Skywlkr, DJ Kenn, and Jerome LOL. [8] In that year, the duo produced Yung Lean's "Solarflare", which was the final track on his mixtape Unknown Death 2002. [9]
On October 9, 2013, Friendzone released the debut album, DX. [10] On that day, Vice premiered the music video for "Poly". [11]
On February 16, 2015, Boiler Room released Upfront 014, which featured nearly an hour of unreleased music from the duo. [12] On May 27, Friendzone released a new EP, While U Wait. [13] Main Attrakionz released 808s & Dark Grapes III, produced by Friendzone in its entirety, [14] on Neil Young's Vapor Records on June 30, 2015. [15]
On January 30, 2017, James Laurence was reported dead at the age of 27. [3] The cause and date of death were not announced. [4] On February 6, Dylan Reznick shared a previously unreleased track, "Sweet Dream", as a tribute to Laurence. The duo had finished the song a few weeks prior to Laurence's death. [16]
Friendzone | |
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![]() Laurence (left) and Reznick performing in 2012 | |
Background information | |
Origin | East Bay, California, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative hip hop, Cloud rap, Chillwave |
Years active | 2010–2017 |
Past members | Dylan Reznick James Laurence |
Website |
friendzone |
Friendzone (stylized FRIENDZONE) was an American instrumental hip hop duo based in the East Bay of California. [1] It consisted of producers James Laurence and Dylan Reznick. [2] On January 30, 2017, it was announced that James Laurence had died at the age of 27 from undisclosed circumstances. [3] [4]
Friendzone produced Main Attrakionz' "Chuch" and "Perfect Skies", which were featured on the 2011 mixtape 808s & Dark Grapes II. [5] In 2012, the duo released Collection I, a compilation of rap instrumentals and original songs. [6]
In 2013, Friendzone landed their first major label placement, producing the song " Fashion Killa" for ASAP Rocky, which appeared on his debut album Long. Live. ASAP, [7] and also released the compilation Kuchibiru Network 3, which included contributions by several notable producers including Ryan Hemsworth, Skywlkr, DJ Kenn, and Jerome LOL. [8] In that year, the duo produced Yung Lean's "Solarflare", which was the final track on his mixtape Unknown Death 2002. [9]
On October 9, 2013, Friendzone released the debut album, DX. [10] On that day, Vice premiered the music video for "Poly". [11]
On February 16, 2015, Boiler Room released Upfront 014, which featured nearly an hour of unreleased music from the duo. [12] On May 27, Friendzone released a new EP, While U Wait. [13] Main Attrakionz released 808s & Dark Grapes III, produced by Friendzone in its entirety, [14] on Neil Young's Vapor Records on June 30, 2015. [15]
On January 30, 2017, James Laurence was reported dead at the age of 27. [3] The cause and date of death were not announced. [4] On February 6, Dylan Reznick shared a previously unreleased track, "Sweet Dream", as a tribute to Laurence. The duo had finished the song a few weeks prior to Laurence's death. [16]