Dominic Maker
Dominic Maker | |
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 Dom in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 12 September 1986 Brighton, England |
| Genres | Post-dubstep, ambient, future garage, art pop |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Associated acts | James Blake, King Krule, Jay-Z, Mount Kimbie |
Dominic Maker is an English record producer and songwriter from Brighton. He is best known as one half of the duo Mount Kimbie and for his production work for artists such as James Blake, Slowthai, Rosalía and Jay-Z.[1] Dom Maker initially met Kai Campos at Southbank uni where he was studying film.[2] Their debut album was released in 2010[3] and since signing to Warp in 2012 they have released a further two albums.[4]
After moving to L.A. in 2017, he began to work more closely with James Blake, co-producing and co-writing a number of tracks on the album Assume Form.[5] Through this he worked with Jay-Z on "MaNyfaCedGod".[1]
He professes to not listening to much music outside work but has often been forced to in his new role as a producer for research purposes stating: "I don’t know that world very well, so I need to become more familiar with the things that are going on and the techniques people use...It does feel a little bit like research. Another project for James and I, we’re working with this guy Swavay, who’s a really great rapper from Atlanta."[1]
In 2020, he was announced as co-producer for James Blake's new single "You're Too Precious"[6] and in May he was announced as the producer of Slowthai's single "Bodybag".[7] Along with artists like Erick the Architect from Flatbush Zombies,[8] he also co-produced James Blake's latest release, the Before EP, and together with Blake, they produced Starrah's single "Keep Calm" which was released on 23 October 2020.[9]
Maker collaborated on the tracks "Feel Away", "Focus" and "Push" from Slowthai's UK number one album Tyron. Following an interview with Highsnobiety, the "Feel Away" collaboration was described by Maker as an “instinctive piece of music”, going on to discuss how the track came to fruition. “You know who would be sick on this?” Ty suggested. “James — James should sing on it.” Maker sent the track to Blake, who was in New York at the time, and received his contribution a day later, with additional vocals and piano.[10]
In 2021, Maker contributed to the soundtrack of the Oscar-winning short film Two Distant Strangers, co-producing the closing track "Two Distant Strangers" which features Joey Badass.[11]
Maker, along with James Blake, co-produced the unreleased Travis Scott and Westside Gunn track that was premiered at the Cactus Jack Dior Summer 2022 fashion show in Paris.[12][13][14]
In November 2021, Maker received a Grammy nomination for his co production work on James Blake's track 'Before'. The song was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Recording.[15]
Discography[]
Production[]
| Title | Artist(s) | Role | Produced by | Album | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "MaNyfaCedGod" | Jay-Z | Co-producer | James Blake, Dom Maker | 4:44 | 2017 |
| "Assume Form" | James Blake | Dan Foat, James Blake, Dom Maker | Assume Form | 2019 | |
| "Into the Red" | |||||
| "Can't Believe the Way We Flow" | |||||
| "Don't Miss It" | |||||
| "Power On" | Producer | ||||
| "I'll Come Too" | |||||
| "Barefoot in the Park" | James Blake, Rosalía | Co-producer | |||
| "You're Too Precious" | James Blake | Co-producer / songwriter | James Blake, Dom Maker | Non-album single | 2020 |
| "BB (BODYBAG)" | Slowthai | Producer | Dom Maker | Non-album single | |
| "I Keep Calling" | James Blake | Co-producer | Erick the Architect, James Blake,
Khushi, Josh Stadlen, Jameela Jamil, Dom Maker |
Before (EP) | |
| "Before" | James Blake, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil | ||||
| "Summer of Now" | James Blake, Jameela Jamil, Dom Maker | ||||
| "Keep Calm" | Starrah | Co-producer | James Blake, Dom Maker | Non-album single | 2020 |
| "Feel Away" | Slowthai, James Blake, Mount Kimbie | Producer | Dom Maker | Tyron | 2021 |
| "Focus" | Slowthai | Co-producer | Kenny Beats, Dom Maker | ||
| "Push" | Slowthai, Deb Never | Co-producer | Kwes Darko, Dom Maker | ||
| "Say What You Will" | James Blake | Co-producer | James Blake, Dom Maker, Josh Stadlen, Jameela Jamil | Friends That Break Your Heart | 2021 |
| "In the Fire" | Dave, Fredo, Ghetts, Giggs, Meekz | Co-producer | Dave, James Blake, Kyle Evans, Dom Maker | We're All Alone in This Together | 2021 |
| "Both Sides of a Smile" | Dave, James Blake | Co-producer | James Blake, Dom Maker, Kyle Evans | ||
| "Runnin" | Isaiah Rashad, ScHoolboy Q | Co-producer | Kenny Beats, Dom Maker | Non-album single | 2021 |
| "I Need" | Tony Seltzer, HAWA | Co-producer | Tony Seltzer, Dom Maker | Hey Tony | 2021 |
| "Famous Last Words" | James Blake | Co-producer | James Blake, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil | Friends That Break Your Heart | 2021 |
| "Coming Back" | James Blake, SZA | Co-producer | James Blake, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil, Khushi | ||
| "I'm So Blessed You're Mine" | James Blake | Co-producer | James Blake, Khushi, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil, Josh Stadlen | ||
| "Foot Forward" | James Blake | Co-producer | James Blake, Metro Boomin, Frank Dukes, Dom Maker, Jameela Jamil | ||
| "Show Me" | James Blake, Monica Martin | Co-producer | James Blake, Dom Maker, Khushi, Jameela Jamil | ||
| "Say What You Will" | James Blake | Co-producer | James Blake, Dom Maker, Josh Stadlen, Jameela Jamil | ||
| "Lost Angel Nights" | James Blake | Co-producer | James Blake, Dom Maker, Khushi, Jameela Jamil | ||
| "CRIPSTIAN" | Maxo Kream | Co-producer | teej, Dom Maker | Weight Of The World | 2021 |
References[]
- ^ a b c Wally, Maxine (3 August 2018). "Mount Kimbie's Summer of Exploration". WWD. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ Mokoena, Tshepo (11 September 2017). "How Mount Kimbie Learned to Let Go and Thrive". Vice. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "DJ Mag's electronic albums that defined the decade". DJMag.com. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Mount Kimbie Announces Debut Warp Album, Shares New Single". self-titled. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Interview: Dominic Maker on return of James Blake, King Krule on new Mount Kimbie album". AXS. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "James Blake on Instagram: "You're Too Precious out Friday. Link in bio to pre-save now."". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Listen to Slowthai's new song 'BB (BODYBAG)'". NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum (14 October 2020). "James Blake Delivers 'Before' EP". Exclaim. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ Torres, Eric (23 October 2020). "Starrah Shares New Song "Keep Calm" Produced by James Blake: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ Brydon, Grant. "Slowthai Just Keeps Smiling". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ Two Distant Strangers (2021) Directed by Travon Free & Martin Desmond Roe. United States of America: Netflix.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin. "Travis Scott Previews New Music With Westside Gunn During Dior Fashion Show". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Instagram". Instagram - @jamesblake. 26 June 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Instagram". Instagram - @dom_maker. 25 June 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "2022 Grammys Awards Show: Complete Nominations List". Grammy.com. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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- English songwriters
- Musicians from Brighton and Hove