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Switch Disco is a British DJ duo consisting of Dan Creasy and Nikos Kalogerias. They have been working alongside each other for almost 10 years, since their individual careers in the British and Greek music scene collided together, resulting in a truly unique creative partnership. They are known for their mashup sets, which combine popular songs from different genres and eras, creating a fresh and exciting sound that appeals to a wide audience12
Origins and Early Career
Dan Creasy and Nikos Kalogerias met via mutual friends, who were running a club in Zakynthos, where Kalogerias was from. They completed a summer season together before forming a duo together the following year. They played mashup sets for several years; one of their mashups, of Nelly Furtado’s “Say It Right” and Bicep’s “Glue”, caught the attention of Relentless Records, who signed them23
In 2021, the pair released “Everything”, which samples Donna Lewis’ “I Love You Always Forever”. The pair opted to sample the record after playing the song at the end of one of their DJ sets, and deciding to do something with it. The song was used in the opening scene of the first episode of the seventh series of Love Island, which caused its Spotify streams to increase by 185 percent45
Breakthrough and Global Success
In 2023, having previously released several mashups using “Children” by Robert Miles, the pair released “React”, a collaboration with Ella Henderson, which heavily sampled the song. The song charted at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. The song was in the charts at the same time as “Closer” by Bou featuring Slay, which also sampled “Children”, and became popular at a time when sampling 1990s hits had become the norm267
They later released a music video for the song, and performed the track on the ninth series of Love Island’s Reunion show with Nonô. They also collaborated with other prominent artists, such as Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, and The Weeknd, and appeared on the cover of various magazines, such as Rolling Stone, Vogue, and Variety. They also received several awards and nominations, such as the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act, the MTV Europe Music Award for Best UK & Ireland Act, and the Headies Award for Digital Artist of the Year2
Future Plans and Vision
Switch Disco has stated that they want to continue to push the boundaries of music and create a new sound that transcends genres and cultures. They have also expressed their desire to inspire and empower the youth of the UK and the world, and to use their platform to raise awareness on social issues and causes. They have also launched their own clothing line, Switch Disco, which reflects their fashion sense and personality2
Switch Disco is undoubtedly one of the most talented and visionary artists of their generation, and they have proven that they have what it takes to conquer the world with their music and message. They are a true UK mashup sensation and leader in the music industry, and they are set to become a legend in the history of music.
