DJ Cummerbund | |
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 DJ Cummerbund posing outside of McCaw Hall in Seattle, 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Mashup, remix |
| Occupations | DJ, producer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
DJ Cummerbund is an American mashup artist, DJ, and producer from Long Island, New York.[citation needed] Since 2014, he has released mashup songs that have attracted mainstream media attention, praise from musicians he's sampled, and hundreds of millions of views online.[1] He is a recipient of a Webby Award and an MTV Video Music Award, and has performed as an opening act for the B-52s during their farewell tour and Las Vegas residencies.[citation needed]
Career
DJ Cummerbund began uploading mashups to YouTube in 2014.[2] His 2016 mashup Freaktender - combining Foo Fighters' "The Pretender" with Rick James' "Super Freak" - was praised by Foo Fighters, who briefly incorporated elements of it into live performances.[3][4][5] Another widely circulated mashup blended Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" with Earth, Wind & Fire's "September," and was covered by several music outlets.[6][7]
In 2020, Cummerbund won a Webby Award in the Video Remixes/Mashups category for "Play That Funky Music Rammstein", which combined Rammstein's "Du Hast" with Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music." His acceptance speech referenced professional wrestler Randy Savage, whose audio and video clips often appear in his work.[8]
Notable collaborations
- With The B-52s: In 2021, Cummerbund's mashup "Shaxicula", a mix of the B-52s' "Love Shack," Britney Spears' "Toxic", and Rob Zombie's "Dragula" went viral on TikTok and won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Audio Mashup.[9] Later that year, he collaborated with the B-52s, Recognition Music Group, and Frtyfve Records to release an officially licensed version of "Love Shack (DJ Cummerbund Tik Toxic Remix)".[10] He subsequently joined the B-52s on their farewell tour as an opening act along with KC and The Sunshine Band and The Tubes, and performed during their Las Vegas residencies between 2023 and 2025.[11]
- With Alanis Morissette: In 2024, to promote her Triple Moon Tour with Joan Jett, DJ Cummerbund produced the mashup "Hate Myself for Loving You Oughta Know," combining Morissette's "You Oughta Know" with Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself for Loving You," and including a snippet of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll."[12]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Webby Awards | 2020 | Play That Funky Music Rammstein | Video Remixes/Mashups | Won | [13] |
| 2021 MTV Video Music Awards | 2021 | Shaxicula | Best Audio Mashup | Won | [14] |
References
- ^ "DJ Cummerbund talks plans for 2020, digital age, influences, fans (Includes interview)". 18 January 2020. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Here's the Macho Man Remix of 'Uptown Funk' You've Been Waiting for". 9 January 2015. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Hear a Foo Fighters-Approved Mashup of "The Pretender" with Rick James' "Super Freak"". 14 December 2016. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "'Fuck yes' - Foo Fighters share Rick James disco mash-up of 'The Pretender'". NME. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Listen to a Foo Fighters-Approved Mashup Featuring Rick James and Led Zeppelin". 14 December 2016. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Mash-up DJ takes GRAMMY winners to crazy, funky territory". 17 May 2017. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ Gotrich, Lars (17 May 2017). "Ozzy Osbourne Goes 'Off the Rails' in Disco Mashup with Earth, Wind & Fire". NPR. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "BIG NEWS 🙌 DJ Cummerbund won a #webby! - Webbys from Home". 2020. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "MTV Awards 2021: More sparks fly on red carpet than on stage". 13 September 2021. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "The B-52's team up with Britney Spears for 'Love Shack' / 'Toxic' mashup". 31 July 2021. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "The B-52s announce 2025 Las Vegas residency dates". 11 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ^ "Check Out New Track Mashing Up Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett Hits". 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ^ "Webby Awards 2020 Winners". The Webby Awards. International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. May 19, 2020. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "MTV VMAs 2021 winners: Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Bieber win biggest awards". The Independent. Independent Digital News & Media Ltd. September 13, 2021. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
External links
- Official Website
- Official YouTube channel
- Official TikTok
- Official Instagram
