MULTI-PLATINUM, GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST ZEDD ANNOUNCED AS MTV’S INTERNATIONAL PUSH ARTIST FOR FEBRUARY
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28 January, 2014: Multi-platinum recording artist/DJ/producer Zedd has been selected to be MTV’s International PUSH artist for the month of February.
Zedd’s unique style draws from a diverse musical training and a background spanning from classical to post-hardcore/metal to electro house, creating detailed, carefully produced compositions that also appeal to audiences outside of the EDM realm. He signed with Interscope Records in 2012 and released his debut album Clarity to much critical acclaim with Rolling Stone deeming him an “Artist to Watch.”
Proving to be a distinguished player in music, Zedd is the latest talent to be championed by MTV PUSH - MTV’s global promotional vehicle dedicated to bringing music fans around the world the latest talent. Zedd will be heavily promoted throughout February, across all MTV’s international platforms including 63 channels in 152 territories worldwide, 40 MTV websites and 80 localised social network channels.
Zedd commented, “MTV has given my career incredible support, naming me an “Artist to Watch” in the US last year. I am infinitely grateful they have selected me for their MTV Push campaign worldwide now. Thank you, MTV!!!”
Zedd joins a roster of MTV Push artists who have since gone on to become some of today’s best known and hottest acts with previous artists including Justin Bieber, Lana Del Rey, Bruno Mars, Carly Rae Jepsen, Rita Ora, LMFAO, Jessie J, Ke$ha and John Newman.
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About Zedd
Zedd, born Anton Zaslavski, first made waves with a series of remixes of tracks by Skrillex, The Black Eyed Peas and Fatboy Slim, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. He has appeared at numerous festivals including Ultra, Electric Daisy Carnival, Nocturnal, Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, Creamfields, Electric Zoo and will perform at Coachella in April. His debut album ‘Clarity’ climbed to No. 3 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic chart fuelled by the success of “Spectrum” which was named the Billboard “Dance Club Song of the Year.” The title track, “Clarity” climbed to No. 2 at Top 40 radio, went Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a 2014 GRAMMY Award for Best Dance Recording. The video, which led to a 2013 “Artist to Watch” MTV Video Music Award nomination, has racked up more than 50 million YouTube views.
Zedd’s latest track “Stay The Night” ft. Hayley Williams of Paramore continues to climb the charts while his next single, “Find You” ft. Matthew Koma and Miriam Bryant is featured in Bud Light Platinum’s new creative campaign, Turn Up Your Night, which is rooted in electronic dance music. A fifteen-second ad spot featuring the song will debut during The 56th Grammy Awards this Sunday, January 26th.
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