Netsky (electronic musician)

Belgian drum and bass producer and musician

Netsky

Netsky in 2008

Background information
Birth name| Boris Daenen
Born|  (1989-03-22) 22 March 1989 (age 35)[1]
Edegem, Belgium
Genres|

* Drum and bass
* liquid funk
* drumstep
* trap
* house
* electro house

Occupation(s)|

* Record producer
* DJ
* keyboardist
* bandleader

Years active| 2008–present
Labels|

* Helix Records (2022–present)
* Hospital (2009–2014, 2022)
* Republic (2016–2020)
* Sony (2014–2019)

Website| netskymusic.com

Musical artist

Boris Daenen (Dutch: [ˈboːrɪs ˈdaːnə(n)]; born 22 March 1989), better known by his stage name Netsky (/nɛtˈskaɪ/ net-SKY),[2] is a Belgian drum and bass producer and musician.[3] The name Netsky is based on the computer virus of the same name.[4]

## History

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Netsky is an electronic music producer, artist and DJ from Belgium. [5] He started out producing music of the liquid funk style – drum and bass music with many instrumental layers and frequent vocals.[6] High Contrast's 'Gold Digger' remix was a major influence on him.

In late 2009, Netsky signed a recording contract with Hospital Records, the same label as other well known liquid artists such as High Contrast and London Elektricity. He also won a nomination as "Best Upcoming Producer" within just months of his first release at the 2010 Drum & Bass Arena Awards.[7]

Hospital Records released Netsky's self-titled debut album on 31 May 2010. His second album, titled '2', was released on 25 June 2012.[8] The album features three singles and a deluxe edition was later released supported by a fourth single, "We Can Only Live Today (Puppy)".[citation needed]

In 2014, Netsky signed to Epic Records / Sony Music under Ultra Music,[9] but with a special A&R arrangement to continue connections with Hospital Records.[10] His first release with the major was 'Running Low' featuring Beth Ditto in 2014, which hit Number 1 in the charts in Belgium [11] and Number 21 in the UK Dance Chart.

His 2015 single 'Rio' Featuring Digital Farm Animals was released in 2015, reached number 4 in the Belgian charts,[12] Number 29 in the UK Dance Charts and has recently been awarded Silver Status by BPI. The song was featured in the London 2016 New Year's celebrations,[13] and was widely used on coverage throughout the 2016 Rio Olympics with Netsky awarded the honour of being chosen as the musical ambassador to the Belgian Olympic Team. [14] 2015 also saw Netsky awarded the Flemish annual Culture Prize for music - the first time this had been awarded to a DJ and Producer. [15]

In 2016 he released his third studio album '3' via Epic Record / Sony Music and Ultra Music. [16] The album went to number 1 in the Belgian charts and he toured it at shows and festivals around the world culminating in a show at Sportpaleis Arena in his hometown of Antwerp in February 2017. [17]

In 2018 Netsky signed to Republic Records,[18] where he released singles 'Tequila Limonada' Featuring A.Chal , 'Ice Cold'; a collaboration with David Guetta, 'I Don't Even Know You Anymore' Featuring Bazzi and Lil Wayne, 'Snitch' Featuring Aloe Blacc and an EP 'Abbot Kinney' made with super producers Stargate (Rihanna, Jay Z, Coldplay).

In early 2020, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his first album release, Netsky released drum & bass album 'Second Nature' featuring collaborations with Becky Hill, Rudimental, Montell 2099 and Hybrid Minds amongst others via Hospital Records.[19] In 2021 Netsky premiered his 'Glasshouse' show with 2 sold out nights at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.[20] He then went on to bring the Glasshouse to Printworks in London and Lotto Arena in Antwerp in 2022.[21]

In 2022 Netsky signed to Helix Records where he released 'Barricades' Featuring Rita Ora [22] which was added to the A List at BBC Radio 2.

## Netsky Live! project

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In April 2012, during a Hospitality festival at Brixton Academy, Netsky unveiled his "Netsky LIVE!" project for the first time.[23] Accompanied by a team of live musicians, as well as guest vocalists (of whom have sung on Netsky's catalogue of music), Netsky performs his music as a full band, taking center-stage on keyboards and synthesizers. The band toured the world performing headlining shows around the globe, as well as performing at many international music festivals, such as the Ultra Music Festival in Miami,[24] Coachella Festival,[25] Glastonbury in the UK and Pukkelpop in Belgium.[26]

Netsky Live! members

* Netsky – keyboards, synthesizers, bandleader (2012–present)
* BABL – keyboards, synths (2012–2017)
* Michael Schack – drums (2012–2017)
* Script MC – MC (2012–2017)
* Diane Charlemagne – vocals (2012-2015†)
* Billie – vocals (2012–2017)

## Discography

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### Studio albums

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Title  | Details  | Chart positions

|
|

BEL (FL)
[27] | NZ
[28] | UK
[29]
Netsky |

* Released: 30 May 2010
* Label: Hospital (NHS167)
* Format: LP, CD, download

| 24 | — | —
2 |

* Released: 25 June 2012
* Label: Hospital (NHS213)
* Format: LP, CD, download

| 1 | 13 | 29
3 |

* Released: 3 June 2016
* Label: Hospital (NHS289), Sony / Epic (UK), Ultra (US)
* Format: LP, CD, download

| 1 | 25 | 109
Second Nature[30] |

* Released: 30 October 2020
* Label: Hospital
* Format: LP, CD, download

| 8 | 16 | —
"—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released.

### Extended plays

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List of extended plays  Title  | Details

|

Abbot Kinney[31] |

* Released: 14 December 2018
* Label: BD Music Limited
* Formats: Digital download

### Singles

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#### As lead artist

[edit]

Year  | Title  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications  | Album

|
|
|
|

BEL (FL)
[27] | AUT
[32] | FRA
[33] | GER
[34] | NL
[35] | UK
[29] | UK Dance
[36]
2010  | "Moving with You"
(featuring Jenna G) | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | —  |  | Netsky
2012  | "Give & Take"  | 17 | — | — | — | — | 196 | 30  |  | 2
"Come Alive"  | 10 | 35 | — | 75 | — | 150 | 24  |
"Love Has Gone"  | 14 | — | — | — | 93 | 182 | 33  |
"We Can Only Live Today (Puppy)"[A]
(featuring Billie) | 8 | — | 63 | — | — | — | —  |
2014  | "Running Low"
(featuring Beth Ditto) | 1 | — | — | 100 | — | 80 | 21  |  | Non-album single
2015  | "Rio"
(featuring Digital Farm Animals) | 4 | — | — | — | 95 | 158 | 29  |

* BPI: Silver[37]

| 3
2016  | "Work It Out"
(featuring Digital Farm Animals) | 5 | — | — | — | — | 188 | —  |
"Rio" (Remix)
(featuring Macklemore and Digital Farm Animals) | — | — | — | — | — | — | —  |  | Non-album single
"Who Knows"
(featuring Paije) | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | —  |  | 3
2017  | "Here with You"
(with Lost Frequencies) | 2 | — | — | — | 76 | — | —  |  | Less Is More
2018  | "Téquila Limonada"
(featuring A.Chal)[38] | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | —  |  | Non-album singles
"Ice Cold"[39]
(with David Guetta) | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | —  |
2019  | "I Don't Even Know You Anymore"[40]
(featuring Bazzi and Lil Wayne) | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | —  |
"Snitch"[41]
(with Aloe Blacc) | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | —  |
2020  | "I See the Future in Your Eyes"[42] | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | —  |  | Second Nature
"Mixed Emotions"[43]
(featuring Montell2099) | — | — | — | — | — | — | —  |
"Blend"[44]
(with Rudimental featuring Afronaut Zu) | — | — | — | — | — | — | —  |
"Let Me Hold You"
(with Hybrid Minds) | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | —  |
2021  | "Hold On"
(featuring Becky Hill) | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | —  |
2022  | "Broken"[45]
(with Montell2099) | — | — | — | — | — | — | —  |  | Non-album singles  | "—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released.

#### As featured artist

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Year  | Title  | Peak chart positions  | Album

|
|
|

BEL (FL)
[27] | UK
[29] | UK Dance
[36]
2011  | "Tonight"
(Danny Byrd featuring Netsky) | 75 | 91 | 11  | Rave Digger

#### Promotional singles

[edit]

Year  | Title  | Peak chart
positions  | Album

|
|
|

BEL
(FL)
[27]
2010  | "Iron Heart"  | 72  | Netsky
2013  | "Without You"  | —  | Non-album singles
2014  | "Can't Speak"
(with Metrik featuring Stealth) | —
2016  | "Higher"
(with Jauz) | 19  | 3
"Forget What You Look Like"
(featuring Lowell) | —
"TNT"
(featuring Dave 1 from Chromeo) | —
2022  | "Barricades"
(with Rita Ora) | 44  | Non-album single
"—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released.

### Remixes

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Year  | Artist  | Remix  | Appears on

|
|
|

2009  | Miike Snow | Black & Blue (Netsky Remix)  | Black and Blue (Remixes)
2010  | Chew Lips | Karen (Netsky Remix)  | Karen
Mutated Forms  | Glory Days (Never Again) (Netsky Remix)  | Time to Shine
Underworld
(featuring High Contrast) | Scribble (Netsky Remix)  | Scribble
Pendulum | Witchcraft (Netsky Remix)  | Witchcraft
Swedish House Mafia | One (Netsky Remix)  | One (Your Name)
Die \+ Interface
(featuring William Cartwright) | Bright Lights (Netsky Remix)  | Bright Lights
Plan B | The Recluse (Netsky Remix)  | The Recluse
New Zealand Shapeshifter | The Touch (Netsky Remix)  | The System Is a Remix
Leftfield | Release the Pressure (Netsky Remix)  | —
2011  | Shameboy | Strobot (Netsky Remix)  | Radar Remixes 01
2 Deluxe
Rusko | Everyday (Netsky Remix)  | Everyday
Jessie J | Nobody's Perfect (Netsky Remix)  | Nobody's Perfect (digital EP)
Domino (CD single)
Skream
(featuring Sam Frank) | Anticipate (Netsky Remix)  | Anticipate
Rusko  | Everyday (Netsky VIP Remix)  | Fifteen Years of Hospital Records
2012  | Netsky  | Love Has Gone
(Netsky's "Love Must Go On" Refix)  | Love Has Gone
Madeon | Finale (Netsky Remix)  | The City
Netsky  | Wanna Die for You
(Metrik and Netsky Rework)  | 2 Deluxe
2014  | Ed Sheeran | Don't (Netsky Remix)  | —
Jack Ü
(featuring Kiesza) | Take Ü There (Netsky Remix)  | Take Ü There (Remixes)
2017  | Dua Lipa | Be The One (Netsky Remix)  | —
2018  | Elias  | Focus (Netsky Remix)
2019  | Netsky
(featuring Bazzi and Lil Wayne) | I Don't Even Know You Anymore
(Netsky's Powerline Remix)[46] | I Don't Even Know You Anymore (Remixes)
2021  | Keys N Krates
(featuring Ambré Perkins) | Glitter (Netsky Remix)[47] | —

### Other releases

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2009

* Crystal Clear & Netsky – "King of the Stars" [Liq-weed Ganja Recordings]
* Netsky – "Starlight" / "Young and Foolish" [Allsorts]
* Netsky – "Lost in This World" (b/w "Life" by KG) [Talkin Beatz]
* Netsky – "Prisma" / "Tomorrow's Another Day" [Liq-weed Ganja Recordings]
* Netsky – "Hold on to Love" (b/w "Generations (S.P.Y Remix)" by BCee) [Future Retro]
* Netsky – "Everyday" / "Come Back Home" [Liq-weed Ganja Recordings]

2010

* Netsky – "I Refuse" / "Midnight Express" [Spearhead Records]
* Netsky – "Eyes Closed" / "Smile" [Allsorts]
* Netsky – "I Refuse (Shock One Remix)" / "Hold on To Love (Cyantific Remix)" [Spearhead Records]
* Netsky – "Your Way" / "Daydreaming" [Radar Records]
* Mutated Forms & Netsky featuring Sofia Rubina – "Windows" [Allsorts]

### Guest appearances

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2009

* Strength in Numbers EP (by Crystal Clear) – Netsky – "Come Back Home" [Frontline Records]

2010

* Hospital Mix.Eight (mixed by Logistics) – Netsky – "Memory Lane" [Hospital Records]
* This is Drum + Bass (presented by Hospitality) – Netsky – "Smile" [Hospital Records]
* Sick Music 2 – Netsky – "Memory Lane" [Hospital Records]
* Drum & Bass Arena Anthology – Netsky – "I Refuse" [Hospital Records]

2011

* Fifteen Years of Hospital Records – Netsky – "Secret Agent" [Hospital Records]

2014

* Hospital: We Are 18 – Netsky – "Love Life" [Hospital Records]

2015

* Fast Soul Music – Netsky – "Memory Lane" [Hospital Records]

## References

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### Notes

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1. ^ "We Can Only Live Today (Puppy)" appears on the deluxe edition of his second album 2.

### Sources

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1. ^ "Netsky's Twitter".
2. ^ "[Hypeon.Tv] \- Netsky - Beach Break Live 2012 Interview". YouTube. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2018. Event occurs at 0:21
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4. ^ "Netsky Interview". YouTube. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
5. ^ Computer Music (13 June 2019). "Netsky: "I wanted to make catchy pop songs, but I also wanted to move away from straight-up 4/4"". MusicRadar. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
6. ^ "Features " Issue 15 " 10 Essential Drum & Bass Artists for 2010 Part 1". Example Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 December 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
7. ^ "History » Drum&BassArena Awards (2010 section)". Drum&BassArena Awards History. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
8. ^ Hospital Podcast 109. Netsky's second feature length album was released at the end of June 2012, on Hospital Records.
9. ^ "Drum N Bass No More: Why Netsky Wants To Be EDM's Next Superstar". Vice. 25 August 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
10. ^ Perrigo, Billy (12 January 2016). "Netsky: "'Selling out' means not taking risks"". UKF. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
11. ^ "Netsky feat. Beth Ditto - Running Low - ultratop.be". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
12. ^ "Netsky - Rio - ultratop.be". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
13. ^ "BBC One - New Year's Eve Fireworks, 2015/2016". BBC. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
14. ^ Nicolson, Barry (1 September 2016). "Gold Standard Partying: NME Meets Netsky, The Artist Behind The BBC Olympics Anthem". NME. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
15. ^ McNally, Paul (25 November 2015). "'Our country is strong in electronic music': Flemish culture prize awarded to Netsky". The Bulletin. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
16. ^ "Netsky Announces New Album 3, Sh"res "Forget What You Look"Like"". The FADER. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
17. ^ "Netsky volgend jaar naar het Sportpaleis". StuBru (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 October 2022.
18. ^ "Netsky signs deal with Republic Records". Music Business Worldwide. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
19. ^ Mullins, About the Author / Ellie (30 October 2020). "Netsky goes back to his roots with new album 'Second Nature': Listen". We Rave You. Retrieved 20 October 2022. `{{cite web}}`: `|first=` has generic name (help)
20. ^ Netsky & Friends [GLASSHOUSE] 360° Live from Spark Arena: Auckland, New Zealand, retrieved 20 October 2022
21. ^ Netsky [GLASSHOUSE] 360° Live at Lotto Arena: Antwerp, Belgium, retrieved 20 October 2022
22. ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & (27 June 2022). "Rita Ora Links With Netsky On New Single 'Barricades'". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 20 October 2022.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
23. ^ "Netsky LIVE! Hospitality at Brixton Academy 6th April 2012". YouTube. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021.
24. ^ 1001Tracklists. "Netsky @ Live Stage, Ultra Music Festival Miami, United States 2015-03-29". 1001Tracklists. Retrieved 20 October 2022.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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26. ^ Netsky Live at Pukkelpop 2015, retrieved 20 October 2022
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29. ^ a b c Peak positions for albums & singles in the United Kingdom:
* For all except where noted: "The Official Charts Company – Netsky (musician)". The Official Charts Company. 5 May 2013.
* For "Give & Take": "New Chart Entries > January 28, 2012". Zobbel.de. 28 January 2012.
* For "Come Alive": "New Chart Entries > June 2, 2012". Zobbel.de. 2 June 2012.
* For "Love Has Gone": "New Chart Entries > July 7, 2012". Zobbel.de. 7 July 2012.
* For "Rio": "New Chart Entries > September 26, 2015". Zobbel.de. 26 September 2015.
* For "Work It Out": "New Chart Entries > January 30, 2016". Zobbel.de. 30 January 2016.
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34. ^ "German Charts > Netsky". charts.de/ Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014.
35. ^ "Dutch Charts > Netsky". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
36. ^ a b Peak positions for singles on the UK Dance Chart:
* For "Tonight": "Chart Archive > 19 February 2011 >". Official Charts Company.
* For "Give & Take": "Chart Archive > 28 January 2012 >". Official Charts Company.
* For "Come Alive": "Chart Archive > 2 June 2012 >". Official Charts Company.
* For "Love Has Gone": "Chart Archive > 7 July 2012 >". Official Charts Company.
* For "Running Low": "Chart Archive > 16 August 2014 >". Official Charts Company.
* For "Rio": "Chart Archive > 15 October 2015 >". Official Charts Company.
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38. ^ Bein, Kat (9 August 2018). "Netsky Celebrates Republic/Casablanca Signing With 'Tequila Limonada': Exclusive". Billboard. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
39. ^ Dexter, Robyn (11 October 2018). "Premiere: Netsky links with David Guetta for fiery 'Ice Cold'". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
40. ^ Sweeney, Farrell (19 February 2019). "Netsky enlists Bazzi and Lil Wayne for newest release, 'I Don't Even Know You Anymore'". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 20 February 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
41. ^ Krinsky, Alexander (27 July 2019). "Netsky and Aloe Blacc's 'Snitch' captures a perfectly complementary collaborative balance". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
42. ^ Scruggs, Rugby (4 April 2020). "Netsky releases uplifting drum 'n' bass number, 'I See The Future In Your Eyes'". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
43. ^ Meadow, Matthew (21 August 2020). "Netsky drops long-awaited single 'Mixed Emotions', reveals album release date, tracklist". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 29 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
44. ^ Meadow, Matthew (2 October 2020). "Netsky drops newest album single featuring Rudimental, 'Blend'". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
45. ^ Schriewer, Megan (24 February 2022). "Netsky and Montell2099 partner for 'Broken' via 541 (N.E.W.S)". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
46. ^ Stack, Chris (19 March 2019). "Netsky releases invigorating remix pack for 'I Don't Even Know You Anymore'". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 20 March 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
47. ^ "Glitter (feat. Ambré Perkins) [Netsky Remix] \- Single by Keys N Krates on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 February 2021.

## External links

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Netsky

Studio albums|

* Netsky (2010)
* 2 (2012)
* 3 (2016)
* Second Nature (2020)

Singles|

* "Moving with You"
* "Give & Take"
* "Come Alive"
* "Love Has Gone"
* "We Can Only Live Today (Puppy)"
* "Running Low"
* "Here with You"

Featured singles|

* "Tonight"

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF
* WorldCat

National|

* France
* BnF data
* Germany
* United States

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