Danny Chien (born 20 November), better known by his stage name Wax Motif, is an Australian DJ and producer based in Los Angeles, United States.^[1]

Career

Wax Motif's work has drawn critical acclaim and support from Diplo, Major Lazer, A-Trak, GTA, Oliver Heldens, Jauz, Tommy Trash.^{[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]}

Wax Motif is known for his contribution to the G-House movement.^[9] Wax Motif worked with Destructo for his album on Interscope.^[10] They worked with Ty Dolla Sign, YG, Young Thug, Problem, Warren G.^{[11][12][13][14]} His DJ sets incorporate this style heavily into his mixing.^[15]

In an interview with Thump, Wax Motif claims his influences range from R&B, to disco and UK bass.^[16] His debut EP for Mad Decent, True Joy is a reflection of this multi-genre approach, with a G-house focus.^[17][18]

Wax Motif has performed at EDC Las Vegas, New York, and Mexico, Electric Zoo, HARD Summer, Day of the Dead, Holy Ship, Stereosonic, and Splendor in the Grass.^{[19][20][21][22][23]}

He has released tracks and remixes through A-Trak's Fool's Gold, Skrillex's Owsla, Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records.^[24][25][26] A compilation on legendary label Strictly Rhythm as well as a host of remixes for YG, Young Thug, Kid Ink, Chromeo, Deadmau5, Warren G's "Regulate" and more.^{[27][28][29] [30][31][32]}

Discography

References