Dave Nada
David Villegas, better known professionally as Dave Nada, is an Ecuadorian-American[1] DJ and producer credited with creating the fusion-genre moombahton.[2][3][4] He is a member of the production and DJ duo Nadastrom[4][5] and co-founder of Hermanito Label along with Jesse Tittsworth.[6][4]
Career
Originally from College Park, Maryland,[7] Nada began his music career in DC-area hardcore bands including De Nada, Super Chinchilla Rescue Mission, Medic, and Bison.[8] He started as a radio DJ while going to college at the University of Maryland for 88.1 WMUC which led to his interest in production and being a DJ.[1] In the early 2000s, Nada met Jesse Tittsworth through a mutual friend and was invited to spin at his party, Crunk, in Washington D.C.[7] He went on to host TaxLo in Baltimore.[9] In 2007 Tittsworth introduced Nada to Matt Nordstrom[10] with whom he formed the DJ and production duo Nadastrom which was the forefront of his career for a decade.[4] Nada's sets and productions notably include electro, house, Baltimore club, moombahton, punk, hip-hop, and Latin and folkloric elements and influences.[9][3][7]
Nada and Nordstrom have collaborated with and remixed for Diplo,[2][11] Skrillex,[2] Dillon Francis, Celia Cruz,[12] Kanye West,[11] Kid Cudi,[11] Nina Sky,[11] Steve Aoki,[11] Kid Sister,[11] Munchi, Tittsworth[11] and MULA.[13]
Moombahton
Nada is credited with creating the
Nadastrom and DJ Sabo went on to launch Moombahton Massive - a series of parties supporting the genre and associated music movement.[2]
Selected discography
As Dave Nada:
Albums and Extended Plays:
- Kick out the Jams EP (2007, T&A Records)[12]
- Blow Your Head, Vol. 2: Dave Nada Presents Moombahton [curator] (2011, Mad Decent)[14]
Singles and Appearances:
- Brazzer's Theme (Dillon Francis & Dave Nada) (2011, Mad Decent)
- Te Encontré (Tittsworth & Dave Nada feat. MULA) (2019, Hermanito)[13]
Remixes:
- Celia Cruz - La Dicha Mía (Dave Nada remix) (2017, Fania)[12]
- Waka Flocka Flame - No Hands (feat. Wale Roscoe Dash) (Dave Nada remix)[15]
- Henry Wu - Negotiate (Dave Nada Remix) (2019, Apocalipsis)[16]
With Nadastrom:
Albums and Extended Plays:
- Pussy EP (Dubsided)[11]
- The Saved EP (Dubsided)[11]
- El Baile Diabluma (2011, Scion A/V)[17]
- Nadastrom (2015, Friends of Friends)[18]
Singles and Appearances:
- Fired Up (T&A)[11]
Remixes:[11]
- Designer Drugs - Back Up In This (IHEARTCOMIX)
- DJ Gant-Man - Juke Dat Girl (Fool’s Gold)
- Edu K - Raver Lovin (Sweat It Out!)
- Estelle feat. Kanye West - American Boy (White Label)
- Kid Cudi feat. Kanye West & Common - Make Her Say (Fool’s Gold)
- Laidback Luke and Diplo - Hey! (Dim Mak)
- Lil Wayne - A Milli (White Label)
- Pase Rock - Nights (Dim Mak)
- Shiny Toy Guns - Ricochet (Universal)
- Tittsworth feat. Kid Sister and Pase Rock - WTF (Plant Music)
- Tittsworth feat. Nina Sky and Pitbull - Here He Comes (Plant Music)
References
- ^ a b "A D.C. Pioneer: Second to Nada". SLUG Magazine. 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ^ a b c d e Kelly, Chris (August 23, 2017). "How moombahton went from the hot sound to passe to influencing today's biggest pop hits". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ a b c "Moombahton: Born In D.C., Bred Worldwide". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ a b c d "On Stage Conversation: Tradition vs. Future Sounds: A Conversation About Latinx Music", Smithsonian Latino Center, retrieved 2020-07-19
- ^ a b "Hot New Sound: Moombahton Goes Boom!". Spin. 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "DJs Dave Nada and Jesse Tittsworth Create New Label Hermanito". Billboard. 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ a b c Host, Vivian (2008-04-07). "Q&A: Tittsworth and Dave Nada". XLR8R. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^ Necci, Marilyn Drew (2011-12-23). "RVA No. 7: Dave Nada". RVA Mag. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^ a b "Nadastrom". The West Australian. 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^ "Back To Back with Willy Joy: Episode 61: Dave Nada". backtoback.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "RA: Nadastrom". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ a b c "Dave Nada | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ a b "Vamos a Bailar: The 10 Best Collaborations Between Dance & Latin Pop Artists". Billboard. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ^ Blow Your Head, Vol. 2: Dave Nada Presents Moombahton - Dave Nada | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-07-17
- ^ "RA: Dave Nada". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ^ "Riobamba curates 36-track charity compilation, Sin Fronteras, benefitting immigrant causes". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ^ Patel, Puja. "Nadastrom's El Baile Diabluma". MTV News. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "Nadastrom - Nadastrom". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2020-07-17.