Dj Snake
William Sami Étienne Grigahcine, known professionally as DJ Snake, is a French DJ and record producer. He is best known for his singles "Turn Down for What" (2013), "Lean On" (2015), "Let Me Love You" (2016), "Taki Taki" (2018), and "Enzo" (2021). All of these singles have been certified multi-platinum in several countries and have been streamed billions of times on music streaming platforms.
DJ Snake was born on June 13, 1986, in Paris, France. He began making music at a young age, and by the time he was 17, he had released his first EP. He went on to produce music for a number of French rappers, including Soprano, Sefyu, and Youssoupha.
In 2013, DJ Snake released his breakthrough single, "Turn Down for What". The song was a massive hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
DJ Snake's follow-up single, "Lean On", was even more successful. The song featured vocals from Danish singer MØ, and it became a global smash hit, reaching number one in over 20 countries. It was also the most-streamed song on Spotify in 2015.
Since then, DJ Snake has continued to release successful singles, including "Let Me Love You" (featuring Justin Bieber), "Taki Taki" (featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B), and "Enzo" (featuring Sheck Wes, Offset, 21 Savage, and Gucci Mane). He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Lady Gaga, Skrillex, Diplo, and Lil Jon.
DJ Snake is one of the most popular DJs in the world. He has been nominated for several awards, including a Grammy Award and an MTV Video Music Award. He has also performed at some of the biggest music festivals in the world, including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Tomorrowland.
Personal life
DJ Snake is married to Laura Grigahcine, a French model. They have two children together.
DJ Snake is a Muslim. He has spoken out against Islamophobia and has donated money to charities that help Muslim refugees.
Discography
- Encore (2016)
- Carte Blanche (2019)
Awards and nominations
- Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording (nominated)
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video (nominated)
- NRJ Music Award for Best French DJ (won)
- Victoires de la Musique Award for Best Electronic Music Album (won)
Collaborations
- Lady Gaga - "Do What U Want" (2013)
- Skrillex - "Get Low" (2014)
- Diplo - "Lean On" (2015)
- Lil Jon - "Turn Down for What" (2013)
- Justin Bieber - "Let Me Love You" (2016)
- Selena Gomez - "Taki Taki" (2018)
- Ozuna - "Taki Taki" (2018)
- Cardi B - "Taki Taki" (2018)
- Sheck Wes - "Enzo" (2021)
- Offset - "Enzo" (2021)
- 21 Savage - "Enzo" (2021)
- Gucci Mane - "Enzo" (2021)
