Kream

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This article is about the Norwegian producers. For the Iggy Azalea song, see Kream (song).
Kream
DSC00802 KREAM at Electric Zoo 2.jpg
Background information
OriginBergen, Norway
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • remixer
Instruments
Years active2015–present[1]
LabelsAtlantic Records, Big Beat Records, Musical Freedom
Associated acts
Websitewww.wearekream.com
MembersDaniel Slettebakken
Markus Slettebakken

Kream (stylised KREAM) is a Norwegian DJ and record producer duo consisting of brothers Daniel and Markus Slettebakken, from Bergen.[2][3][4]

Career[]

2015: Beginnings[]

KREAM released an unofficial house remix of Tove Lo's "Talking Body" on Soundcloud in early 2015.[5] The remix quickly gained millions of plays on the platform and got noticed by Tove Lo herself. The remix was released officially later that year and has to date (2020) garnered 50 Million plays in total on all platforms.[6]

2016 - 2019[]

In 2017 KREAM signed with Atlantic Records[7] / Big Beat Records [3] and released the song "Taped Up Heart" which features vocals from Clara Mae. The song charted on Billboard 's Hot/Dance Electronic Songs chart and peaked at 22.[8] The record has as of 2020 been played 100 million times on Spotify.[9]

On 21 September 2018, KREAM released the song "Decisions" featuring Maia Wright.[10] The song reached number 39 on the Billboard Dance Chart.[11]

2020 – present[]

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 KREAM started the livestream project "LIQUID : LAB". The shows are recorded at spectacular locations around Norway, showcasing modern architecture and beautiful scenery.

In December 2020 KREAM became the first Norwegian act to reach the number one spot on 1001Tracklist.com[12] with their single "About You"

Discography[]

  • Singles[]

    Title Year Peak chart positions
    US
    Elec.
    "Love You More"[13] 2016 —
    "Another Life"[14]
    (feat. Mark Asari)     		—
    "Taped Up Heart"[15]
    (feat. Clara Mae)     		21
    [16]
    "Drowning"[17]
    (with Clara Mae)     		2017 —
    "Know This Love"[18]
    (feat. Litens)     		2018 —
    "Deep End"[19] —
    "Decisions"[20]
    (feat. Maia Wright)     		39[11]
    "Enough"[21]
    (with Cazztek and Shoffy)     		—
    "Ain't Thinkin Bout You"
    (with Eden Prince feat. Louisa)[22]     		2019 —
    "Go Somewhere"[23]
    (with RANI)     		—
    "JACK"
    (with Black Caviar)[22]     		2020 —
    "Choices"
    (with Imanos)[22]     		—
    "LIES"
    (with Steve Aoki)[22]     		—
    "Water"
    (feat. Zohara)[22]     		—
    "About You"

    [22]

    		—
    "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

    !"Take Control"
    (feat. Zohara)[22] |- |- Notes


  • Remixes[]

    Title Year
    Tove Lo - Talking Body (KREAM Remix) 2015
    Major Lazer - Too Original (KREAM Remix)
    Major Lazer - Lean On (KREAM Remix)
    Duke Dumont - Need U 100% (KREAM Remix)
    M-22 - Good To Be Loved (KREAM Remix)
    Jess Glynne - Don't Be So Hard On Yourself (KREAM Remix) 2016
    Dua Lipa - New Rules (KREAM Remix) 2017
    Zara Larsson - Only You (KREAM Remix)
    Tove Lo - Disco Tits (KREAM Remix)
    Anne Marie - 2002 (KREAM Remix) 2018
    KYLE - Playinwitme (feat. Kehlani) (KREAM Remix)
    Bazzi - Beautiful (KREAM Remix)
    Shakka - Man Down ft. AlunaGeorge (KREAM Remix)
    Ava Max - Torn - (KREAM Remix) 2019
    Michael Calfan & Martin Solveig - No Lie (KREAM Remix) 2020
    The Weeknd - After Hours (KREAM Remix)
    Robin Schulz feat. Alida - In Your Eyes (KREAM Remix)

Gallery[]

  • KREAM during Liquid : Lab vol. 4 at Stegastein, Norway

  • KREAM during Liquid : Lab vol. 4 at Stegastein, Norway

  • Kream in San Francisco 2020

  • Kream in Stavanger 2018

  • Kream in New York 2019

  • Kream in Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 2020

References[]

  1. ^ "KREAM". Facebook.com. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Lost Frequencies, KREAM & Born Dirty". Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Norwegian Duo, KREAM, Releases 'Taped Up Heart' ft. Clara Mae | The Nocturnal Times". Thenocturnaltimes.com. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  4. ^ Rambaud, Ludovic. "Focus : Kream (+ guest mix) | DJMAG France - Suisse - Belgique". Djmag.fr (in French). Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  5. ^ Tove Lo - Talking Body (KREAM Remix), retrieved 2020-01-22
  6. ^ "REMIXES". SoundCloud.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  7. ^ "Atlantic Records".
  8. ^ "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Lost Frequencies, KREAM & Born Dirty". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  9. ^ "Taped Up Heart (feat. Clara Mae)". Open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  10. ^ Decisions (feat. Maia Wright) - Single by KREAM, retrieved 2020-01-22
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: KREAM, 3LAU, Charli XCX & Troye Sivan". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  12. ^ "About You reaches number 1".
  13. ^ "Love You More - Single by KREAM on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  14. ^ "Another Life (feat. Mark Asari) - Single by KREAM on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  15. ^ "Taped Up Heart (feat. Clara Mae) - Single by KREAM on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  16. ^ "EDM Music & Dance Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-12-13.
  17. ^ "Drowning - Single by KREAM on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  18. ^ "Know This Love (feat. Litens) - Single by KREAM on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  19. ^ "Deep End - Single by KREAM on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
  20. ^ "Decisions (feat. Maia Wright) - Single by KREAM on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
  21. ^ "Enough (with Shoffy) - Single by KREAM on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
  22. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g "Out on Friday! Excited to show you this