Origin Sydney, Australia Years active 2010–present | Occupation(s) DJ
record producer Labels OWSLA
Sweat It Out | |
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Genres Hip hop
trap
bass
house
wonky
experimental Associated acts Flume
RL Grime
George Maple
Dillon Francis
Rome Fortune Albums Divide & Conquer, 7 Dollar Bill Profiles | ||
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What So Not is an electronic music project by Australian record producer Emoh Instead (Chris Emerson), and formerly a duo with record producer Flume. What So Not has toured the world, playing in various festivals, including Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Pukkelpop, Ultra Music Festival and Lollapalooza. What So Not is best known for his hits such as "Gemini" (featuring George Maple), "Jaguar", "High You Are" (Branchez Remix) and "Tell Me" (with RL Grime). He has featured on charts such as the Australian Singles Chart, Triple J Hottest 100, and iTunes Electronic chart.
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History
What So Not started as a project between record producer Emoh Instead and Flume. On 13 November 2011, What So Not released their debut EP, 7 Dollar Bill. During this time, they had released several remixes of artists such as Peking Duk, Tom Piper, and Major Lazer, as well as several singles of their own. In early 2013, they embarked on the Massive Universe Tour, in several venues across Australia. In 28 May 2013, they had released their second EP, The Quack, featuring a collaboration with Action Bronson.
The duo released the song, "Jaguar" on 6 December 2013.
On 24 June 2014, What So Not and RL Grime released their single, "Tell Me".
On 20 February 2015, Flume announced that he has departed from the What So Not project, citing creative differences.
The single, "Gemini" (featuring George Maple), the first track from the Gemini EP, debuted on 9 May 2015. The track was named on Triple J Hottest 100 later that year and peaked at number 52 on the Australian Singles Chart. The lead and title track features Sydney-based singer George Maple.
Gemini was released on 18 December 2015. The EP was downloaded over 800,000 times, charted globally on iTunes Electronic EP chart and was named to various year-end "best of" lists.
In November 2015, What So Not, Baauer and George Maple co-produced a track for Australian rapper Tkay Maidza, titled "Ghost". The song was premiered on Triple J.
On 9 September 2016, Emerson released the Divide & Conquer EP.
In October 2016, What So Not, George Maple and Djemba Djemba co-produced a track on Australian rapper Tkay Maidza's debut album, titled "Afterglow".
On 3 November 2016, RL Grime released the single "Waiting" in collaboration with What So Not and Skrillex.
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Songs
High You Are2013
GeminiGemini EP · 2015
Jaguar2013