RL Grime

RL Grime
RL Grime in 2018
Background information
Birth nameHenry Alfred Steinway
Also known asClockwork (2011–2014)
Born (1991-02-08) February 8, 1991 (age 33)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresTrap, future bass, drum and bass
(as RL Grime)
Electro house, big room house, Dutch house
(as Clockwork)
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • DJ
Years active2011–present
LabelsWeDidIt, Sable Valley, Fool's Gold, Mad Decent, Dim Mak Records
Websiterlgri.me

Henry Alfred Steinway (born February 8, 1991), better known by his stage name RL Grime,[1] (previously known as Clockwork)[2] is an American record producer and DJ. RL Grime specializes in trap and bass music and is a member of the Los Angeles electronic music collective WeDidIt.[3][4][5] His debut Grapes EP was released in April 2012 on WeDidIt.[6][7] RL Grime premiered a popular Halloween mix in October 2012, which have continued to be released annually through 2023. His follow-up EP High Beams was released in July 2013 on Fool's Gold Records, which debuted at No. 8 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Albums chart, and No. 1 on the iTunes Electronic Chart.[8][9][10] RL Grime has produced remixes for Benny Benassi,[11] Chief Keef,[12] Jamie Lidell,[13] and Shlohmo.[14] His second studio album, Nova, was released in 2018. In February 2019, RL Grime announced the founding of his record label Sable Valley.[15]

  1. ^ "Show Review: RL Grime at Le Poisson Rouge". May 12, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "RL Grime And Clockwork Is The Same Person, And He Stays Busy". Huffingtonpost.com. November 1, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  3. ^ "Baauer & RL Grime Drop Huge Trap Anthem 'Infinite Daps' : Trap / Bass [Free Download] " this song is sick". Thissongissick.com. November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  4. ^ Dantana (May 12, 2013). "Best New Trap Music: RL Grime Remixes Chief Keef, B.Lewis, Rockie Fresh ft Rick Ross Prod by Lunice, Cutso". Okayfuture.com. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  5. ^ RBMA (October 25, 2013). "RBMA PRES. WEDIDIT HALLOWEEN @ BOILER ROOM LOS ANGELES". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  6. ^ "RL GRIME – GRAPES EP". factmag.com. April 21, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  7. ^ "RL Grime "Grapes Alla Vodka"". xlr8r.com. April 20, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  8. ^ "Fresh off a tour with Baauer, RL Grime makes his first appearance on the Billboard charts with his High Beams EP". Billboard. July 26, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  9. ^ "RL Grime High Beams EP". pitchrork.com. July 26, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  10. ^ "RL Grime – High Beams EP". thissongslaps.com. July 17, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  11. ^ "Benny Benassi – Satisfaction (RL Grime Remix) : Massive Trap Remix (Full Version)". thissongissick.com. December 10, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  12. ^ "Chief Keef, "Love Sosa (RL Grime Remix)" MP3". thefader.com. May 3, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  13. ^ "Hear RL Grime and Salva's Rattling Trap Remix of Jamie Lidell's 'What a Shame'". Spin. March 25, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  14. ^ "Shlohmo – The Way U Do (RL Grime Remix) : Extra Chill Sunday Remix". thissongissick.com. December 2, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  15. ^ Hartshorn, Tori. "RL Grime Announces Sable Valley Label". BroadwayWorld.com.