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Grammy.com: 2023 GRAMMY Nominations - See The Complete Nominees List
Aubrey Drake Graham, Kelman Duran, Terius "The-Dream" Gesteelde-Diamant, Dave Giles II, Derrick Carrington Gray, Chauncey Hollis, Jr., Ariowa Irosogie, Leven Kali, Ricky Lawson, Tizita Makuria, Julian Martrel Mason, Daniel Memmi, Cherdericka Nichols, Ernest "No I.D." Wilson…
Run The Trap: LISTEN - Rising Duo Dave + Sam Unleash Groovy New Genre-Bending Single, “Feels Like”
Fast-rising duo Dave + Sam are on a mission to transmute love, empowerment, and socio-political commentary through their genre-bending and captivating music. Upon first listen to their new single out today, “Feels Like,” the act’s chemistry here is on full-display and we’re loving everything about this tune from the clever lyricism to the silky smooth house-influenced production…
Data Transmission: Dave + Sam release their latest single “Love Feels”
Love Feels marks Dave + Sam’s first release, since their debut album “No Shade” on Classic/Defected. Dave Giles’ effortless freestyle flow layered over Sam’s Chicago House influenced retro beat, makes for a Summer anthem, promoting positivity, love and enlightenment…
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 2 St. Louis natives land credits on Beyoncé's new 'Renaissance' album
The other nine credited songwriters on “Cozy” are Beyoncé, Honey Dijon (Redmond), Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, David Giles II, Ninja Charles, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant, Mike Dean and Curtis Alan Jones… He attributes his placement on “Renaissance” to his writing team — Solomon, Honey Dijon and Giles, aka Team Honey Dijon…
Ban Ban Ton Ton: Interview - Cor.ece
I’d love to know a little about each track if that’s cool. Possibly Impossible, what’s the story on this cut and Dave Giles II`s vocal?
… It was the first song that I recorded for the project. It’s funny because at the time none of us – including Dave – were where we are now. In a few short years we’re all doing our thing respectively. It’s wild to think about. Dave is one of my favorite writers, and MCs, so I knew he would be perfect for the track.
Vulture: Voguing Our Way Through Renaissance
Accordingly, the song features production by Chicago-born house and techno artist Honey Dijon, along with Dave Giles II (a previous Dijon collaborator) and Green Velvet, two more DJs rooted in the Chicago house scene…
Dirty Disco Radio: Cor.ece – Dance To Keep From Crying.
Leading the project is Possibly Impossible which we featured here a couple of week’s ago, with RNT’s JKriv on production and Dave Giles II on the mic. The A-side fuses airy and expansive vocal soundscapes with an infectious hook, and shows Cor.ece’s dynamism as a performer & songwriter…
Dancing Astronaut: Dave + Sam release ‘Love Feels’ on Moodswing Music
Chicago’s own Dave Giles II and DJ Sam O.B. are the production duo Dave + Sam. The pair’s mission is a simple one — package up love, empowerment and a bit of political commentary amidst a flurry of relentless grooves and crispy hooks…
EDM.com: Beyoncé's seventh studio album will also feature production from Honey Dijon and Nile Rodgers, among many others.
2. COZY
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones
Pitchfork: Beyoncé Reveals Tracklist and Composer Credits for New Album Renaissance
02 Cozy
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones.
Hot New Hip-Hop: Beyoncé's "Renaissance" Credits...
2. COZY
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones
Brooklyn Vegan: Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ composer credits include Jay-Z, Drake, Syd, Skrillex, Neptunes & more
02 Cozy
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones…
Variety: Beyonce Reveals ‘Renaissance’ Collaborators
2. COZY
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones…
The Fader: Beyoncé shares Renaissance tracklist and features
2. “Cozy”
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones…
The Sun UK: The Menendez Brothers talk us through a selection of huge summer tracks
Big track with the bad boy vocals from Mike Dunn always goes down a treat.
Popdust: Celebrate YOU With Our Pride Playlist
Work is the sort of queer and non-queer black excellence that is house music royalty.
Vogue Japan: ... A playlist of 5 songs that empower women.
“Work” is the first release of this year by Honey, who is also active in music production. Featuring singer-songwriters Dave Giles II and Cor.Ece, and house legend Mike Dunn, the song is a dynamic poetry rap, horn and It's a jazzy house track woven with live piano sounds, and you can feel the solidarity of the black artists…
The Playground: Honey Dijon feat. Dave Giles II, Cor.Ece & Mike Dunn – Work
Joining forces with lyricist Dave Giles II, Brooklyn singer-songwriter Cor.Ece and iconic house producer Mike Dunn, Dijon delivers a track dripping in the energy and panache of the ballroom…
Forbes: Lisa Kocay’s Top 10 Songs By Black Artists
The Chicago-bred artist brings the funk with “Work.” The sensual track boasts jazz, catchy lyrics and powerful spoken word, bouncy production and more, creating a record designed for pure dance floor elation…
Magnetic Mag: THE 15 BEST HOUSE TRACKS OF JANUARY 2022
Honey Dijon has been making some major moves as of late… dance-floor heaters like this mega collaboration. It's simply called, "Work" and it's a smorgasbord of elements that somehow work so unexpectedly well together. Turn it up and work!