Championing their dubstep hip hop hybrid of sound, calling it Amsterdam trap, Dutch trio Yellow Claw have quickly risen in the ranks of bass music’s most in-demand talents in only a matter of few years. Their innovative sound has infiltrated airwaves everywhere, capturing the attention of powerful labels, prestigious producers, and spawning legions of fans worldwide.
When the local Amsterdam nightclub Jimmy Woo first contacted Bizzey, Jim, and Nizzle, it was just to fill an empty time slot at the last minute. Wondering what to call themselves, the Dutchmen drew inspiration from the club; since Jimmy Woo was the hero in a Marvel comicbook of the same name, our three musketeers chose Yellow Claw, the name of the comic’s antagonist. Turning the guest slot into a weekly every Thursday, it was here where the trifecta began experimenting with their signature blend of big drops and twerk-worthy tracks.
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Though they have released a number a viral tunes since 2012, Yellow Claw became a known to the world in 2013 with originals and collaborations appearing on Mad Decent, Spinnin Records, and Ultra Records. Their biggest year was soon to follow – closing out 2014 with the launch of their label Barong Family, a partnership with Spinnin’ Records, and the chart-climbing release of “Till It Hurts,” with Ayden, Yellow Claw continue their upward trajectory with Rolling Stone dubbing the producers one of their ‘need to know artists’ who are shaping the sounds of tomorrow. Their impact is about to hit a new magnitude as the boys have signed for an exclusive residency at the Wynn in Las Vegas in 2015.
You could head to Vegas and catch a performance by the trap trio, or, you can see Yellow Claw when they come to a city near you this spring, with a handful of dates brought to you by Disco Donnie Presents! Come dance til it hurts and join us on our partnering dates…
Upcoming Events
- Yellow Claw in San Marcos, TX on Thursday, April 9th
- Yellow Claw in Saint Louis, MO on Thursday, April 16th
- Yellow Claw in Houston, TX on Saturday, May 16th
- Yellow Claw in Tampa, FL on Friday, June 12th
- Yellow Claw in Orlando, FL on Saturday, June 13th
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