“Chemistry Forever is more or less like a mantra. It's all about that interpersonal, everyday chemistry that I've come to experience in different ways as a young adult. Discovering new worlds and connecting the dots – especially communally. It's this Chemistry that I want to keep up Forever."

– DJ Swagger

After his first two one-off singles “Black Pegasus” and “Day Without You” introduced DJ Swagger’s massive songwriting abilities and love for recording instruments, his first album on Kommerz Records, “Chemistry Forever”, showcases his background in UK-leaning electronic music as well as new tendencies towards neo soul, indie pop and jazz. Welcome DJ Swagger to the Kommerz Records stage and prepare for the album to drop on March 22nd.

The 25-year-old from West Germany’s Bielefeld is pretty much the archetype of a so-called Wunderkind. At his young age the producer, DJ, multi instrumentalist and songwriter released more than 40 vinyl records including two solo albums and endless rave tracks since turning 16. As of most recently and even though coming from an electronic music background DJ Swagger’s creative agenda ventured more and more into classic songwriting and taking over the role of lead vocalist of his one-man-band. His third solo album “Chemistry Forever” showcases this transformation from UK-influenced electronica towards neo soul and indie without losing its listeners at any point. His subtle melancholic vocal performance and the just as subtle, yet constant pop appeal make this equation solve itself magically. From electro, 2 step and breakbeat over hip-hop, indie and R&B to a final bebop (!) madness – “Chemistry Forever” is a trip for music lovers while each and every song has heavy potential to be listened to on repeat.

Besides his own vocal performances DJ Swagger also invited rappers TripSixVivo (London), Vitus04 (Bielefeld), Kaba (Paris) and poet Dainell Aiken (NYC) for mesmerizing guest perfomances. Additional production work came from Hamburg dance producer Speckman and jazz outfit Jonas Gersema Trio.

Aaaand since we called him a Wunderkind: Be aware that he’s not only a next level musician, but studied graphic designer, illustrator and most likely many more things. Just an example: Most recently he sold self-made perfumed candles through his D.I.Y. label and fashion brand Goddess Music. He obviously designed everything around the album, directed the music videos and merch drops are to be expected.

For us, brothers Lukas and Jonathan, the love story goes way back though. In the midst of the long gone lo-fi house hysteria (2017-2018) we discovered the Bielefeld native‘s dance floor productions, which fused hip-hop braggadocio with pumping electronic music. We kept following up with Swagger’s ever growing discography and his ever evolving musical journey into new genres that made us even bigger fans. Following his genre-fluid second album “Minor Major Grand Schemes” (self-released on his label Goddess Music in 2022), we felt super honored when he reached out to release his upcoming project via Kommerz.

TRACKLIST:

A1. Yo Swagger!

A2. Munchies

A3. Off The Dime

A4. Beep Me

A5. But the World won't break me

A6. YAWN!!

B1. Fat Ketchup

B2. Kein Problem

B3. Bottom Line

B4. The Techno DJ Superstar Conspiracy (Skit)

B5. Poster Man

B6. Continuity

B7. Speith Keith

B8. Eyo Swagger