Since my earliest experiences on social networks, I have witnessed women in the media being condemned for having sex or dating people within their industry. Jahan: The product being delivered wasn't showing that he was working and putting in his equal part. A previous relationship should not be shameful. If you are equipped with internet at home, at work, or on your phone, you've probably heard of the five million dollar lawsuit claiming Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf of Krewella conspired to remove Rain Man (Kristopher Trindl) from the group entirely. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Do you almost feel like that backfired when people later accused you two of not having anything to do with making your music? It was like a honeymoon phase: bottle service clubs and anything we want at our fingertips. [56] While Krewella were in China, they posted on social media with VAVA,[57] appeared at one of her concerts in Beijing,[57] and also filmed a music video for this version. Props to the guatarist and drummer, the only people doing anything. [On the day of the intervention], we invited the closest members of the team, including our lawyer, booking agent, and tour manager. [45] "Team" was later released. Then we got a record deal and had all these fortunate things happen to us. Many people have no desire to attend their high school reunion. Jahan: We write every song. Reasons Why The World Hates Christians. Yasmine: Because I love the dude, you know? To fit this theme, three remixes of the song were released, by Brooke Evers, Holly T and Sippy, all of whom are also women in electronic music. What was your equipment set-up? From before their ancestor's birth, God has loved Israel. We were crying in each other's arms, holding each other, and then his lawyer came and took him away. - Sub Urban - Rabbit HoleAvailable here: https://suburban.lnk.to/hiveFollow Sub UrbanFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thatSubUrban/Twitter - https://t. Their musical style has been mainly described as EDM, dance-rock, and dance-pop. In the following interview, which combines our Skype and brunch conversations and has been edited and condensed for clarity, Jahan and Yasmine discuss what they experienced behind-the-scenes during the fallout, their tearful last encounter with Trindl, and how they're reinventing their sound as they return to the spotlight, this time on their own terms. If I can be totally honest, it looks like it's still hurting you. It felt wrong for me to be even holding a beer. [38], On the last few days before the release, teasers for "Surrender the Throne", "Marching On", "Beggars", "Broken Record", "Ammunition", and "Can't Forget You" were released, with the latter being released one day before Ammunition's release. I call Los Angeles my home, there's no better place for emerging EDM. We expected the world of each othernot because we wanted to push each other to the edge in a bad way, but because we believed in one another. After 10 months of being removed from social media, this highly publicized lawsuit has lured me out of my cave. Making you wet with a krewella fan page 6/20/13 jahan and yasmine favorted my photo 6/21/13 jahan tells me she loves me I'm able to give out every bit that I'm feeling, and to have it [be] completely untainted. The hour long mix features a new track from the sisters, named "Surrender the Throne". But then superstar DJ deadmau5 seemed to take an interest in us, and now I think a career in music will work out. Because Jahan misspelled cruel in that way and they liked it. We went through so much together. Let me put it this way: there's Jahan, me, [our managers] Jake and Nathan, and him. But your life is going to be a roller coaster ride if your self-worth is based off what thousands of people think of you. Now, the only part I am guilty about is allowing others to control how I felt about my sexuality. Jahan: We still get hate, but everything that happened in the past two years with the lawsuit and a lot of fans picking a side, it kind of filtered certain people out. That notion fits better now than it ever has before as Krewella welcomes the release of their third studio album, 'The Body Never Lies.'. I think the pressure of other people working so hard around him kind of made him scared that maybe he wasn't good enough. At the same time, the distaste for what you dont like grows stronger. Jahan: Despite whatever you've seen online [about how] we tried to squeeze him out of Krewella, it was actually very traumatizing for us to go on tour without him. Who's to say one type of work is more valuable? Research shows that to form lasting, intimate bonds with people, you have to be vulnerable with them-that is you have to share your authentic, unfiltered feelings. From that time out prior to the release there were many snippets of upcoming music including the songs "Broken Record", "Helter Skelter", "Beggars" (with Diskord), "Louder Than Bombs", "Friends", "Superstar" (with Pegboard Nerds and NGHTMRE) and "Marchin On". [10] The Yousaf sisters countersued, claiming Trindl had drug and alcohol problems, "pretended to DJ" onstage, and ultimately resigned from the band.[26]. People look at that and think, "oh there's nothing plugged in.". The vocals provided for Krewella's tracks was one of the reasons why Krewella was such a hit trio. Jahan: I think Kris was hugely responsible for my and Yamine's work ethic. It's weird to go from seeing someone every day, and suddenly you're fighting over this horrible thing, and you don't know what the fuck happened. In response to LaPolts quip, heres an EXCLUSIVE PHOTO of Yasmine finally finding that Middle C: But beyond how this affected me personally, these accusations actually facilitated the spread of negativity toward women in this industry and across the globe. I would never ignore his calls or emails if he wanted to meet up or needed help with anything. For those who hated them, for whatever miniscule reason, nothing they could do would sound good. Monstercat promoted Krewella with social media campaigns and partnered with EDM YouTube promotional channels for a larger platform. I know many people had technical reasons for disliking the track, but for the majority of people, it seemed like they had already made up their mind long before the stream started. Unfortunately, the timing of that coincided with Krewella's first really big headlining tour, the "Get Wet" tour in September 2013. Jahan: I'm an optimistic person. It is quite a shame that Kris was guided by his female legal counsel Dina LaPolt was quoted saying we didnt know what was a middle C on the keyboard the only notes they know are bank notes to choose to falsify claims that completely stripped Yasmine and me of our hard work and musical contributions to the group. This headlining Fall tour spanned across 16 dates in North America and Canada and featured brand new music and their entire live band. The trio calls their orange-and-white kitty a "macaroni and cheese" breed. Moreso than any other genre like Rock or R&B, EDM lovers take their music personally. Yasmine: Looking back, I think success kind of cracked him a bit, but not because success is what he was afraid of. Its in YOUR hands to decide what kind of behavior to absorb, reject or protest against. [77] This gave Krewella's second number one on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart in April 2020. At a time when main stages were dominated by Tiesto, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Zedd, Avicii, and Disclosure, the Yousafswho proudly talk about growing up in a Muslim family with a Pakistani fatherfelt like refreshing outlier next to the brigade of bland white men in black V-necks. Which is exciting, because that empowers us as well. Also, they don't see any value in pretending to have fun when they're actually not. The track reflects on the loss of a member and the lawsuit against the Yousaf sisters. When we first started [and were working] in his grandma's basement, he showed us what it's like to be a hustler and focus on your craft. What a time to be alive! This is a collective effort, and it starts with you. [2] Originally a trio, their third member and producer Kristopher Trindl left the band in 2014. [65], As of July 2018, they are featured in Coke Studio (Pakistan) Season 11 as featured artists and were also part of the well-received Season promo song "Hum Dekhenge" which was rendition of Poem written by Faiz Ahmad Faiz. There are countless reasons why you can dislike Obama or still hate the ideologies either George Bush brought to the White House. #KREWLIFE MGMT: fiona@small-town.co Booking: asia: robb@supermodifiedagency.com eu: paul@primarytalent.com. I'm not a therapist, so I don't know what was going on in his head for him not to seize that opportunity and be incredibly thankful. We are blessed to be granted freedom of speech in the United States. Hard to talk about. Michelle Lhooq is THUMP's Features Editor. We do respect our bodies in that way. Because we felt rejected from the rumors, it kind of felt like we didn't belong anywhere, and it was almost a blessing in disguise. I would say that [our sound] has evolved rather than changed. [70] A music video created by French artist Gabyo was released on the same day, featuring an extended version of the song. [74] On the same day, they announced their second studio album "zer0",[75] due to be released on January 31. Former member Kris Trindl is suing Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf for at least $5 million, the Hollywood Reporter wrote Tuesday. Never. This is utterly illogical. While the jury is still out on whether the sisters are responsible for . Now, before you get your panties in a bunch, Im not saying that Say Goodbye could even compare to those albums. It reminded me of live D&B, like Pendulums In Silico or The Qemistss Join The Q. I definitely felt this pressure to prove that I was sober and I didn't want to party, and I didn't want him to party. According to Jahan and Yasmine's countersuit, this final straw prompted them to stage an intervention in an attempt to curb a drinking problem they said Trindl had developed in tandem with the band's rising profile. [93] This track was based on the previous, solo version of "Lay It Down" that was released exclusively on the "zer0" vinyl. Jake's house is where you guys confronted Kris and had this big, dramatic intervention in 2014, correct? Yasmine: We had an intervention, and he perceived it as us trying to kick him out of the group. It has vocals. On " Fixer to Fabulous ," Dave and Jenny Marrs have been doing many remarkable remodels around Bentonville, AR but that's not to say we agree with all of their design . I am asking you to think about boys who internalize messages that vulnerability, sensitivity and standing up for gender equality means they are a pussy. [89] This featured a hybrid DJ/Live Vocal set from Krewella, as well as DJ sets from support acts SHIVARASA and REAPER, both of whom were featured on the zer0 remix EPs. [68], In August 2018, they released "Soldier" in collaboration with American bass producer Jauz as part of his album "The Wise and the Wicked". I remember a couple of tracks on the album nearly did not make it in because Kris wouldn't work on them, so we couldn't get them finished. Verse Concepts. The album featured the tracks "zer0", "Mana" (Extended Mix), "Good On You" (with Nucleya), "Anxiety" (featuring Arrested Youth), "Paradise" (featuring Asim Azhar), "Like We" (featuring Yung Baby Tate and Alaya), "Scissors", "Ghost", "Martyr", "Overboard" and "Greenlights". Krewella has reportedly settled with ex-bandmate Kris "Rain Man" Trindl following his $5 million lawsuit for allegedly being unfairly removed from the group. Tell me about "Ammunition," the title track off your new EP. She commits immoral acts to satisfy her mania, such as kidnapping . Yasmine: The reason why we're as big as we are is because we had a song on the radio. #themoaryouknow, deadmau5 (@deadmau5) September 30, 2014, Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. All three members of the band have "6-8-10" tattoos to commemorate June 8, 2010, the day when the three agreed to give up their careers, schooling, and any other intentions for their lives, to dedicate all of their time to the band's joint music career. Jahan: [The electronic music] scene really appreciates producersit's not the pop music world. There were several times where he was like, "Maybe I'm just not cut out for this. He was my boyfriend, best friend and bandmate from 2006-2011. ", In December 2014, Jahan penned an op-ed in response to Deadmau5's tweet, writing, "It's almost as if being the female in the group, it's assumed that you are purely there as a puppet and completely void of any musical abilities, creativity, or vision I am asking for everyone to think about girls who are looking at this public reaction who might now be discouraged to pursue an authentic place in a male-dominated industry. To be on the other side felt depressing; I can see why some people would want to immediately leave the scene when theyre asked What else can I find that sounds like DVBBS? and theyre met with only criticism, not of the constructive type. And just because there are movies and TV shows with female judges and CEOs doesnt mean its a reflection of reality. To be on stage like that, it's never worth putting on a bad performance. I remember not wanting the fans to think that it was just about the two of us. Do you feel like your sound has changed without Kris? The imperfect form of the verb ending Malachi 1:2 implies God's ongoing love for Jacob, while the perfect verb beginning verse 3 shows his settled and unchanging opposition to Esau. Jahan Yousaf and Yasmine Yousaf, sisters in the popular EDM group Krewella, have reacted to a $5 million lawsuit filed by founding member Kris Trindl with a wildly different account of what caused . Name. Hello. When Captain Doom is not busy being derpy and trying to hump his twin brother, this thick-furred love bug can be found eating earwax. If its consensual, its natural. He lost the war against his enemies within the military and the CIA when they killed him just 5 1/2 months after his Peace Speech. It was the worst timing in the whole fucking world because we were about to play Ultra, Coachella, Lollapalooza South America, and then go on a big tour in America. A project in which both sisters say pulls from a piece of each phase in their career to ultimately form ten amazingly crafted tracks. We said, "If you can focus on production, we'll carry the live show.". It doesn't matter how many hours you put into the work[people will think] the production is more important. Neither of the ladies are DJs, so they kinda stood their pretending to sing while a mac played the whole set. I am a singer, songwriter and DJ of currently the most hated group in the electronic dance music scene: Krewella. [11], Krewella formed in 2007 and consisted of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf, whose father is of Pakistani descent, along with producer Kris Trindl. I'm doing right now. Krewella music may be produced by him but really Krewella was always about the 2 girls. Krewella have stated that "Broken Record" will be released a week before Ammunition. But if you look at other DJs' equipment, it has a bunch of wires coming out of everywhere, and we had three tiny little cords plugged in. Its time to smash the fuckin mirror. Because it was too depressing to know that nothing we did worked. It was like, not this shit again. I didn't say he was sexist, I said he was promoting the sexist idea of the man doing all of the work. Lover of all bass music. They have since played more teasers, such as "Angels Cry", "dead af", "Team", and "Rise Up". Hello. In every single photo shoot and music video, we were always telling him to be in the front. The hardest part about being at the center of a media debacle is knowing how it indirectly shapes the hopes and dreams of our societys boys and girls. [82][83], In May 2020, Krewella released "Goddess" in collaboration with Australian sister duo NERVO, featuring Indo-American rapper Raja Kumari. The album features 10 tracks, including "Never Been Hurt" and "No Control". In January 2022, Krewella announced their third studio album "The Body Never Lies", to be released on March 4. We go for broke (lips touch face up) You say it yourself, I'm Heaven, I'm Hell. And what I see in that reflection is an immense amount of hatred and intolerance for one another. 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Jahan, what drove you to write an open-letter to Deadmau5? TMZ even made it sound like you were forcing him out because he was sober. Music is the cheapest therapy you can get. Haters are aware that rock can play diverse themes, as well as stay pigeonholed in a rhythm, but apparently, they forgot that Nickelback can also do this. I cannot bear sitting at my keyboard in silence knowing that every single person on this planet can be a part of a positive change. It was very exciting, but you could easily go down the rabbit hole and get trapped in this lifestyle. tyler@magneticmag.com. Yasmine: We have a follow-up song coming out. His assassination elevated to the presidency Lyndon Johnson, whose Cold War mindset matched that of the Pentagon, the CIA, and the NSA. And I've never done drugs, so I don't know what that feels like. Jahan: After [Kris and I] broke up, we were forced to work with each other, live in the same loft, tour with each otherso we had to make it work. 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