Ookay

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Ookay
Portrait of Ookay
Portrait of Ookay
Background information
Birth nameAbraham Laguna
Born (1992-01-10) January 10, 1992 (age 29)
Chula Vista, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • musician
  • singer
Instruments
Years active2010–present
Labels

Abraham Laguna, known by his stage name Ookay, is an American electronic dance music producer, DJ and singer.

Career[]

Laguna is based in Los Angeles[1] and his father is a bassist who performed a bass solo during Ookay's Father's Day set at EDC 2015. More recently, Ookay teamed up with Diplo to remix Avicii's "You Make Me".

2013[]

Ookay teamed up with Diplo to remix Avicii's "You Make Me". The song was made available for a digital download on 30 August 2013.

2014[]

On March 10, 2014, Showtek and Ookay released a single titled "Bouncer" via Showtek's label Skink Records.[2][3] An official music video was uploaded by Spinnin' Records' YouTube channel two weeks later.[4]

On November 7, 2014, Ookay released his debut EP Ghost via Steve Aoki's label Dim Mak Records.[5] When asked about his inspirations of creating the EP, Ookay said "I really wanted to push the boundaries of my skill. It's kind of a punch in the shoulder to my fans who get mad when I make anything other than trap. So I made an entire EP that's pretty much not trap (except Egg Drop Soup). Really trying to convince everyone that i'm not a one-trick-pony".[6]

2016[]

On March 25, 2016, Ookay released a single titled "Thief" on digital platforms.[7] A music video produced by Davin Tjen and directed by Rumena Dinevska for the song was uploaded onto Ookay's YouTube channel five days later.[8][9] When asked when he started working on the song, Ookay said "...a year ago right after I came back from Coachella 2015".[10] As of August 19, 2016, the song peaked at 27th on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart.[11]

On October 7, 2016, Ookay released his second extended play titled Cocoon consisting of five songs.[12] Speaking about fellow DJ and friend, Big Makk who died from a car crash in August,[13] Ookay said "I can't believe that it had to be this way and I didn't even get to say goodbye".[12] A tribute event, in which Ookay was a performer, had raised $8,000 in donations with all proceeds going to Big Makk's family.[14]

2017[]

Ookay released "Stay Forever" as a single for Valentine's Day.[15] He later collaborated with Marshmello to release the single "Chasing Colors" featuring vocals by Noah Cyrus.[16][17][18]

On September 1, Ookay collaborated with English singer-songwriter Fox Stevenson to release the future bass track "Lighthouse" on Canadian independent record label Monstercat.[19] Erik of EDM Sauce described Lighthouse as "a bit repetitive at some points, which is really the only thing that is holding this tune back from a higher rating. Overall though, this song is fun and well put together".[20]

2020[]

Ookay was set to perform at the Ultra music festival in March 2020, but the festival was cancelled due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.[21]

Discography[]

Main article: Ookay discography
  • Wow! Cool Album! (2018)

References[]

  1. ^ "Artist Profile: Ookay". eventseeker.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Bouncer – Single by Showtek & Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  3. ^ "CODE First Play: Showtek & Ookay, 'Bouncer'". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  4. ^ Spinnin' Records (March 24, 2014), Showtek & Ookay – Bouncer (Official Video), retrieved August 18, 2016
  5. ^ "Ghost – EP by Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  6. ^ Staff, Your EDM (November 22, 2014). "Ookay Ghosted His Own Production – Ghost EP, A Tour, and Some Hot New and Bonus DLs". Your EDM. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  7. ^ "Thief – Single by Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  8. ^ "Love Is the Answer in Ookay's 'Thief' Clip". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  9. ^ Ookay (June 30, 2016), Ookay – Thief (Official Music Video), retrieved August 18, 2016
  10. ^ "Love Is the Answer in Ookay's 'Thief' Clip". Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  11. ^ "EDM Digital Songs: Top Dance Music Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ookay Breaks Out of His Shell on New 'Cocoon' EP: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  13. ^ "Mad Decent Artist Big Makk Killed in Car Crash". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  14. ^ "Big Makk Tribute Event at Orlando Nightclub Raises Over $8K in Donations". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  15. ^ Leopold, Adam (February 15, 2017). "Ookay Drops Diverse Track to Celebrate Valentine's Day". EDM Sauce. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  16. ^ Bein, Kat (February 24, 2017). "Marshmello, Ookay & Noah Cyrus Are Living High on 'Chasing Colors': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  17. ^ "Marshmello and Ookay Release 'Chasing Colors' Feat. Noah Cyrus". EDM Chicago. February 24, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  18. ^ Kusnierek, Timmy (February 22, 2017). "FIRST LISTEN: Marshmello Reveals Ookay Collab Dropping Friday In New Vid". Your EDM. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  19. ^ "Ookay, Fox Stevenson Get Crunchy and Cute on 'Lighthouse': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  20. ^ Erik (August 31, 2017). "Ookay And Fox Stevenson Combine Their Unique Styles for a New Track". EDM Sauce. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  21. ^ Fielding, Amy (March 6, 2020). "Ultra announces official cancellation of festival in 2020 due to coronavirus". DJMag.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
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