Baron von Luxxury
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Baron von Luxxury is a producer, songwriter, DJ and lead singer of the band Luxxury. Some of his best-known songs are "Drunk" which was used in commercials for Pontiac
, "Sweet and Vicious" which was used on The Hills
and "I Know There's Something Going On
", a cover of a song by Frida
from ABBA
. In addition to being the sole songwriter and producer for that band, he is an in demand remixer and songwriter under contract with Razor and Tie Music Publishing
for whom he has co-written songs for artists including Vanessa Daou
, Little Boots
and the song "If That's Love" (co-written with Jesse Owen Astin and Bonnie McKee
), which was featured on the CSI: Miami
episode "Show Stopper".
He is also a co-founder of the popular MP3 blog
Disco Workout.
Pontiac
Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the...
, "Sweet and Vicious" which was used on The Hills
The Hills
The Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found...
and "I Know There's Something Going On
I Know There's Something Going On
"I Know There's Something Going On" is a song recorded in 1982 by ABBA singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad . It was the lead single from her solo album Something's Going On. The song was a huge hit around the world during 1982 and 1983.-Song history:...
", a cover of a song by Frida
Frida
Frida is a 2002 biographical film which depicts the professional and private life of the surrealist Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. It stars Salma Hayek in her Academy Award nominated portrayal as Kahlo and Alfred Molina as her husband, Diego Rivera....
from ABBA
ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog...
. In addition to being the sole songwriter and producer for that band, he is an in demand remixer and songwriter under contract with Razor and Tie Music Publishing
Razor & Tie
Razor & Tie is a New York-based corporation founded in 1990 by Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam. The company encompasses a record label with major label distribution , a home video company, a media buying company, a music publishing business, a marketing, promotion and sales team, and a direct...
for whom he has co-written songs for artists including Vanessa Daou
Vanessa Daou
Vanessa Daou is an American singer, songwriter, poet, visual artist and dancer. Most notably a musician, her work is known among electronica, nu jazz and trip hop circles for her trademark spoken word and aspirated singing style as well as its erotic and literary subtexts.-Formative years:Daou was...
, Little Boots
Little Boots
Victoria Christina Hesketh, also known by her stage name/pseudonym Little Boots, is an English electropop singer-songwriter. Her stage name comes from a nickname given to her by a friend, a reference to her unusually small feet...
and the song "If That's Love" (co-written with Jesse Owen Astin and Bonnie McKee
Bonnie McKee
Bonnie Leigh McKee is a North American singer-songwriter, formerly signed to Reprise Records. She released her debut album Trouble in 2004, which was a minor success. The single "Somebody" was included in the soundtrack to the 2004 comedy film Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!...
), which was featured on the CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
episode "Show Stopper".
He is also a co-founder of the popular MP3 blog
MP3 blog
An MP3 blog is a type of blog in which the creator makes music files, normally in the MP3 format, available for download. They are also known as "musicblogs" or "audioblogs". MP3 blogs have become increasingly popular since 2003...
Disco Workout.
Luxxury discography
- The Drunk EP (2004) Nolita Records
- The Dirty Girls (Need Love Too) EP (2004) Nolita Records
- Rock and Roll (is Evil) (2006) Razor & TieRazor & TieRazor & Tie is a New York-based corporation founded in 1990 by Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam. The company encompasses a record label with major label distribution , a home video company, a media buying company, a music publishing business, a marketing, promotion and sales team, and a direct...
/Nolita Records - Sweet and Vicious: The Remixes (2007) Nolita Records
- The Last Seduction (release date February 14, 2012) Manimal VinylManimal VinylManimal Vinyl is a Los Angeles based record label founded in 2006 by fashion stylist, Paul Beahan. They are known for releasing underground and experimental pop music. They were originally known as a folk label that makes annual tribute records for worldwide charities, having eventually switched to...
Remixes
- Hilary DuffHilary DuffHilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, she achieved fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She also reprised her role in...
- Stranger (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2007) - Scissors for LeftyScissors for leftyScissors for Lefty are an indie rock band, based in San Francisco. They released their debut album, Bruno, in 2005 on Rough Trade Records .-Biography:...
- Ghetto Ways (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2007) - Luxxury - Drunk (Lovesick Vocoders at Night Remix) (2007)
- Dirty SanchezDirty Sanchez (band)Dirty Sanchez is an electroclash band that formed in Los Angeles in 2001 and includes Jackie Beat, Mario Diaz and DJ BARBEAU.Dirty Sanchez have a very strong following on the West Coast, where they play to full houses. Dirty Sanchez have finished a very successful East Coast tour with Thrill Kill...
- Really Rich Italian Satanists (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2008) - CSS - A La La (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2007)
- Marianne FaithfullMarianne FaithfullMarianne Evelyn Faithfull is an award-winning English singer, songwriter and actress whose career has spanned five decades....
- Broken English (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2008) - Robots in DisguiseRobots in DisguiseRobots in Disguise are an English electropunk band. The group is composed of Dee Plume , Sue Denim , and a rolling live line-up of backing musicians...
- We're In The Music BizWe're in the Music BizWe're In the Music Biz is the third album by Robots in Disguise. On the cover of the album the band members, Dee Plume and Sue Denim, are naked...
(Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2008) - Robots in DisguiseRobots in DisguiseRobots in Disguise are an English electropunk band. The group is composed of Dee Plume , Sue Denim , and a rolling live line-up of backing musicians...
- The Sex Has Made Me Stupid (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2008) - Sunny Day Sets FireSunny Day Sets FireSunny Day Sets Fire were an indie psychedelic pop quintet from London. Although formed in London, the members come from different backgrounds such as Hong Kong, Italy, Canada and the UK.-History:...
- Brainless (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2008) - Glass CandyGlass CandyGlass Candy is an American indie electronic band from Portland, Oregon that formed in 1996. The band consists of vocalist Ida No and guitarist/synthesist/general producer Johnny Jewel. While the band's early work blends elements of no wave and glam rock, their later work incorporates Italo disco...
- I Always Say Yes (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2008) - Little BootsLittle BootsVictoria Christina Hesketh, also known by her stage name/pseudonym Little Boots, is an English electropop singer-songwriter. Her stage name comes from a nickname given to her by a friend, a reference to her unusually small feet...
- MeddleMeddle (song)"Meddle" is an electropop song performed by English singer Little Boots. The song was written by Victoria Hesketh and Joe Goddard for Little Boots' debut extended play Arecibo , and later appearing on her debut album, Hands...
(Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2008) - The Secret HandshakeThe Secret HandshakeThe Secret Handshake is the electronica/soul musical project of self-taught musician Luis Dubuc. Dubuc sings and plays all instruments on the band's studio albums, including guitar, synthesizer, piano, percussion, and sound effects which he creates on his computer.He has a new musical project, a...
- All For You (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2009) - The TurtlesThe TurtlesThe Turtles are an American rock group led by vocalists Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman. The band became notable for several Top 40 hits beginning with its cover version of Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe" in 1965...
- So Happy Together (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2009) - Del MarquisDel MarquisDel Marquis is the lead guitarist for the group Scissor Sisters.-Scissor Sisters:He was introduced to the Scissor Sisters in 2001 at the insistence of a friend who, at the time, was dating Jake Shears. He originally dismissed the band when he first saw them perform at The Cock, a New York City gay...
- Runaround (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2009) - The Burning Hotels - Stuck In The Middle (Baron von Luxxury Controls Everything Remix) (2009)
- HEALTHHEALTH (band)Health is an American noise rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band's 2007 release with Crystal Castles charted at position nine in the UK indie singles chart.- History :...
- Eat Flesh (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2010) - The ChildThe ChildThe Child may refer to:* The Child , a 2005 film* "The Child" , a second season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation* The Child , an American horror movie from 1977....
- Boomerang (Baron von Luxxury Totally Goth Remix) (2011) - AustraAustra (band)Austra is a Canadian New Wave band, fronted by singer-songwriter Katie Stelmanis.The band, also featuring Stelmanis' former Galaxy bandmate Maya Postepski and former Spiral Beach bassist Dorian Wolf, played a number of early shows under the name Private Life before learning that another band was...
- Spellwork (Baron von Luxxury Remix) (2011)