Yellow Claw first gained popularity in the middle of 2010, after founding and hosting a night party at one of Amsterdam's most famous night clubs, the Jimmy Woo. During 2012 and 2013, they released a number of successful singles, which charted on the Dutch and Belgian national charts: "Krokobil", "Nooit Meer Slapen", "Thunder" and "Last Night Ever". The music videos for the singles became viral, each gaining over four million views on YouTube. During that time, Yellow Claw performed at many Dutch festivals, such as DirtyDutch Festival, Sneakerz Festival, Latin Village Festival and Solar Festival.
In 2013, Yellow Claw signed to Diplo's label Mad Decent. On 7 March 2013, they released their first international EP Amsterdam Trap Music. In June, they performed at Diplo and Friends on BBC Radio 1, and in July – at the 2013 Tomorrowland Festival. On 26 September 2013, they put out their second EP, titled Amsterdam Twerk Music.
On 1 November 2013, after signing to Spinnin' Records, the group released their first international single "Shotgun", featuring vocals from Dutch singer Rochelle. The single peaked at number 10 in the Netherlands and number 20 in Belgium. On 8 November 2013, Yellow Claw released a collaboration single with Flosstradamus, titled "Pillz", under Fool's Gold Records and Ultra Music.
In 2015, Yellow Claw released their debut studio album, Blood for Mercy. The album's lead single, "In My Room" features American record producer DJ Mustard and American rappers Ty Dolla Sign and Tyga.
On 22 June 2016, Yellow Claw announced on their official Facebook page that MC Bizzey decided to leave the group since he became a father. EDC Las Vegas 2016 was their last show as a trio.
In March 2017, Yellow Claw released their second studio album called Los Amsterdam. The album's included several hit song such as "Light Years" featuring Rochelle, "City On Lockdown" featuring Lil Debbie, "Good Day" features DJ Snake & Elliphant, "Hold on to Me" featuring GTA. The album released under Mad Decent Label.
On July 2017, Yellow Claw Performed on the Mainstage of Tomorrowland 2017, this mark their first ever act on the Mainstage.
DJ Turn It Up
Yellow Claw Lyrics
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Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell them play that shit again
Tell him that you like that, like
DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell him play that shit again
Tell him "turn up the bass!"
DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell them play that shit again
Tell them that you like that, like that
DJ turn it, DJ turn it
DJ turn it, DJ turn it
DJ turn it, DJ turn it
DJ turn it, DJ turn it
DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ
(Pick up the bass and turn up this shi- oh)
DJ turn it
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-urn up the, t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-urn up the bass!
DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ turn it up, tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it up
Tell the DJ bring it back
Tell the DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ
(Pick up the bass and turn up this shi- oh)
DJ turn it
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ
T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-turn up the bass
T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-turn up the bass
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it (turn up the bass)
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ turn it
DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ, DJ turn it up, tell the DJ
The song DJ Turn It Up by Yellow Claw is an upbeat and energetic dance track that focuses on encouraging a DJ to turn up the volume and the bass of the music. The lyrics consistently repeat lines such as "DJ turn it up", "tell the DJ bring it back", and "tell them play that shit again". Additionally, there's a focus on bass and the lyrics also include the line, "tell him 'turn up the bass!'" The song is essentially an anthem for a party atmosphere, encouraging the DJ to keep the music going and to keep the energy high.
The song has a repetitive and catchy structure that matches the repetitive and energetic nature of the lyrics. While the verses are short and to the point, the chorus and drop take over with a repetitive and catchy "DJ turn it up". The song is driven by the electronic beat, heavy use of synthesizers, and a deep bass, all of which create an energetic and upbeat atmosphere.
Overall, DJ Turn It Up is a perfect example of a party anthem and a typical electronic dance music (EDM) track. It encourages the DJ to keep the music hiked up and get the party started right away. The song gives us a glimpse of what the electronic dance scene is about and what its followers crave for in a party environment.
Line by Line Meaning
DJ turn it up, tell the DJ bring it back
Requesting the DJ to increase the volume and replay the music
Tell the DJ turn it up
Asking the DJ to increase the volume of the music
Tell the DJ bring it back
Asking the DJ to replay the previous music track
Tell them play that shit again
Asking the DJ to play the same music track again
Tell him that you like that, like
Encouraging the DJ to play the same music track again as you like it
Tell them that you like that, like that
Reinforcing that the music track is liked by the listener
Tell him 'turn up the bass!'
Requesting the DJ to increase the bass of the music
DJ turn it
Requesting the DJ to increase the volume of the music
DJ, DJ, DJ
Addressing the DJ to increase the volume of the music
T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-urn up the, t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-urn up the bass!
Repeatedly encouraging the DJ to increase the bass of the music track
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Leo Roelandschap, Joris Titawano, Jimmy J G L Jim Taihuttu, Nils Rondhuis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fadedidentity
this song brings me back, and it still holds up today! crazy to hear how far the genre has come
@addy8943
I used to listen to this on repeat
@marcelusrangga7423
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@anhvinguyen9478
@Addy p]]p99ll9l99l9p9⁰]
@astridparungao4971
Part of it is because of its more hip-hop influenced trap sound rather than the big room/electro/progressive house types aka that Spinnin Records sound, which were popular and rampant in the mid 2010s.
So this actually managed to slip through, becoming an underrated hit, and still sounds fresh and not locked in a certain point of time.
@ShawnFX
@Astrid Parungao what genre is this song?
@dayzhajade
This song brings me back to summer 2014 when my friends and I had just graduated high school and had this summer job at an amusement park where we’d play yellow claw on the thunderbolt spin ride where you could play music. Ahhh good times 😩💕
@sakurasenpai4465
Bob Marley
@mikkriive2687
@Sakura Senpai Bob Marley
@srushti8176
Can we take a moment to appreciate Yellow Claw for this freaking amazing drop.