LMFAO (group)

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LMFAO

LMFAO performing in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Background information
Origin Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California
Genres Hip hop, hip pop, dance-pop, electro-pop, electro-house, hardcore techno
Years active 2006–present
Labels will.i.am Music, Cherrytree, Interscope Records
Associated acts David Rush, DJ Chuckie, Lil Jon, GoonRock, Lauren Bennett, Natalia Kills, Will.i.am
Website lmfaomusic.com partyrockpeople.com partyrockclothing.com
Members
Redfoo
SkyBlu

LMFAO is an American electro hop duo that formed in 2006 in Los Angeles, California, consisting of rappers, dancers, and DJs Redfoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy, born September 3, 1975)[1][2] and SkyBlu (Skyler Husten Gordy, born August 23, 1986).[3] They are the son and grandson, respectively, of Motown record label founder Berry Gordy, making them uncle and nephew.[4][5] Their music incorporates a theme of partying and drinking, and the group commonly refers to their music style as "party rock". The name LMFAO is an initialism for "Laughing My Fucking Ass Off" (although it is often sanitised to "Loving My Friends And Others") and is pronounced letter by letter.[6]

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[edit] Life and career

[edit] Formation and career beginnings (2006–07)

Redfoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy) and SkyBlu (Skyler Gordy) both grew up in the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood Pacific Palisades, where they formed the group LMFAO in 2006.[7] Redfoo and SkyBlu are uncle and nephew respectively. Redfoo is son of Berry Gordy, the founder of the Motown label and Nancy Leiviska, a music video director and writer. SkyBlu is Berry Gordy and Thelma Coleman's grandson through their son Berry Gordy IV and his wife Valerie Robeson. In an interview with Shave Magazine the duo stated that their original name was 'Sexy Dudes' and they subsequently changed it at the advice of their grandmother.[8] They signed to record company Interscope in November 2008.[9]

[edit] Rise to fame and Party Rock (2008–09)

LMFAO released Party Rock EP on the iTunes music store on July 1, 2008, and released their full album on July 7, 2009. The album charted at number 33 on the Billboard 200 and number two on the U.S Dance Chart. Los Angeles Times described Party Rock as "14 virtually interchangeable odes to night life."[9]

Their first single was "I'm in Miami Bitch", which was released in December 2008, and peaked at No.51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.37 in Canada. David Guetta made a widely successful remix of "Miami Bitch'

In early 2009 a little known DJ/producer 'DJ Inphinity' created a bootleg using the Silvio Ecomo remix of DJ Chuckie's 2008 hit "Let the Bass Kick" and the acapella of LMFAO, creating "Bass Kick in Miami". The bootleg was spread across the internet and became a massive success at the Miami Winter Music Conference 2009. Weeks later the song became the theme song for the E! television show Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami and "Get Crazy" was used for Jersey Shore in 2009.

LMFAO were a featured storyline on MTV's The Real World: Cancun in August 2009, which covered the band's appearance in Cancun during 2009 Spring Break.

[edit] International breakthrough and Sorry for Party Rocking (2010–present)

In mid 2010, they were featured in David Guetta's song "Gettin' Over You", which was an international hit, peaking top ten in eleven countries and three of them at number one, including in the United Kingdom. It also peaked 31 on the U.S. Hot 100 and 12 in Canada. The duo then recorded their second album, Sorry for Party Rocking in the remainder of 2010 and released it on June 17, 2011, in the U.S. The first single taken from the album, "Party Rock Anthem", features British singer Lauren Bennett and producer GoonRock. The song is so far the most successful of their career, peaking at number-one in the United States,[10] Canada, the United Kingdom, and over ten other countries, as well as the top ten in many others. The second single from Sorry for Party Rocking was released on May 27, 2011, and is titled, "Champagne Showers," and it features British singer-songwriter Natalia Kills.[11]

Also in 2011, LMFAO embarked on their first Asian tour. They performed in Singapore; Manila, Philippines; Taipei, Taiwan, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, among other cities.[12] Also, on June 30, 2011, LMFAO performed a set on the Isle of MTV 2011 Malta Special on the Fosos (Granaries) in Floriana, Malta, in front of a crowd of 50,000, together with Far East Movement and Snoop Dogg.[13]

Furthermore, the group LMFAO is focused on growing their Party Rock clothing line and is also one of the opening acts for American singer Kesha's "Get Sleazy Tour", along with Spank Rock and Natalia Kills, for the third and fifth legs of the tour in 2011. On August 13, 2011, they opened for Kesha at the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu hot air balloon festival in Quebec, Canada, attracting close to 100,000 fans.

On August 29, 2011, LMFAO filmed a video for their new single “Sexy and I Know it” in Venice Beach, California.[14] Porn star Ron Jeremy is featured in the video which has a "body parts" theme. Actor Simon Rex, playwright Daniel Kanengieter (as the Robot), Mixed martial Arts and K-1 fighting super star Alistair Overeem, and Wilmer Valderama also make cameo appearances.

The group guested on the first elimination show of the 13th series of Dancing With The Stars on September, 20, 2011, which is filmed live.

[edit] Influences

LMFAO cites a vast range of different influences, such as rappers like Tupac Shakur, hip hop groups like The Black Eyed Peas, R&B artists like James Brown and Michael Jackson, and rock bands such as The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.[15] Both are devoted fans of Michael Jackson and they use many of his dance steps in their dance routines. Also, LMFAO cites taking a huge inspiration from Adam Goldstein, better known as DJ AM, who first got them introduced to electronic music.[16] Notably, Redfoo is a former brother-in-law of Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson's older brother, and is also an uncle of Jermaine Jackson, Jr.[1] In 2007, LMFAO attended the Winter Music Conference in Miami, Florida, which the duo says was an experience that inspired their musical and creative style.[17]

[edit] Business Interests

Redfoo is a former day trader and has been featured on CNBC's Mad Money with Jim Cramer. [18]

[edit] Discography

Main article: LMFAO discography

[edit] Awards and nominations

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Hip-Hop Nation Awards

Grammy Award

SBCA Awards

Kids Choice Awards

[edit] See also

Book icon Book: LMFAO
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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b "Redfoo's IMDb Page". IMDb. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330713/. Retrieved February 10, 2011. 
  2. ^ Chareunsy, Don. "Photos: Kourtney Kardashian, Lo Bosworth promote new endeavors". Las Vegas Sun. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/sep/06/photos-kourtney-kardashian-lo-bosworth-promote-new/. Retrieved April 19, 2011. 
  3. ^ McCabe. "Yo Happy Birthday SkyBlu!". KAMP-FM. http://amp.radio.com/2010/08/23/yo-happy-birthday-skyblu/. Retrieved April 22, 2011. 
  4. ^ Caramanica, Jon. "Early-Morning Party With Club Rap and Female Audience Participation". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/arts/music/08lmfao.html. Retrieved April 10, 2011. 
  5. ^ DeClerk, Hannah. "Q&A Redfoo, from LMFAO". University Daily Kansan. http://www.kansan.com/news/2009/nov/19/q-redfoo-lmfao/. Retrieved April 10, 2011. 
  6. ^ Sullivan, Kevin (2009-11-30). "LMFAO to perform party rock at Cell Block". The Daily Collegian. http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2009/11/30/lmfao_to_perform_party_rock_at.aspx2. Retrieved February 8, 2011. 
  7. ^ Rogers, Paul. "The L.A. sound machine known as LMFAO is on a quest for fame and fortune". freeculturemag.com. http://freeculturemag.com/2011/03/featuredstories/lmfao/4520/. Retrieved April 11, 2011. 
  8. ^ Karmali, Ziyah. "Interview: LMFAO". Shave Magazine. http://www.shavemagazine.com/entertainment/091202. Retrieved July 8, 2011. 
  9. ^ a b "LMFAO sign to Interscope". CrazedHits.com. http://www.crazedhits.com/lmfao-sign-to-interscope/. Retrieved November 15, 2008. 
  10. ^ Trust, Gary (2011-07-06). "LMFAO Brings the 'Party' to Top of Hot 100". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/#/news/lmfao-brings-the-party-to-top-of-hot-100-1005264912.story. Retrieved 2011-07-06. 
  11. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/sitecomponent/a28814/singles-release-diary.html
  12. ^ "LMFAO Live in Malaysia, Philippines & Singapore". mistazam.com. http://mistazam.blogspot.com/2011/01/lmfao-live-in-malaysia-philippines.html. Retrieved April 22, 2011. 
  13. ^ "Spectacular Isle of MTV on the Granaries". timesofmalta.com. http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110630/local/spectacular-isle-of-mtv-on-the-granaries.373247. Retrieved July 2, 2011. 
  14. ^ http://www.yovenice.com/2011/08/30/lmfoa-sexy-and-i-know-it-video-and-interview/
  15. ^ "20 Questions: LMFAO (Bamboozle Festival)". popmatters.com. http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/139222-20-questions-lmfao-bamboozle-festival/. Retrieved April 19, 2011. 
  16. ^ "LMFAO Interview". youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HW23LgIWJQ. Retrieved May 25, 2011. 
  17. ^ "LMFAO Biography". artistdirect.com. http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/lmfao/4893077. Retrieved April 22, 2011. 
  18. ^ LMFAO's Redfoo Tops Music and Stock Charts CNBC. August 19, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-21.

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