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Australian DJ and producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Drew Carmody (born 21 June 1993), better known by his stage name L D R U, is an Australian DJ and music producer. His first single, "The Tropics", was released in 2013. L D R U is best known for the single "Keeping Score" featuring Paige IV. The track reached No. 14 on the Australian ARIA Charts[1] and No. 22 on Triple J Hottest 100, 2015,[2] and was nominated for a 2016 ARIA Award for Best Dance Release and for Breakthrough Artist.[3] L D R U embarked on a capital cities tour of Australia in July 2016.[4] His first studio album, Sizzlar, peaked at No. 66 on the ARIA Charts.[5] The name L D R U derives from the phrase "left, down, right, up", a part of a cheat code used in the Grand Theft Auto series of games.[6]
L D R U | |
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Birth name | Drew Carmody |
Born | Manly, New South Wales, Australia | 21 June 1993
Genres | Electronic dance pop |
Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | Warner Music Australia |
In October 2017, Drew supported The Chainsmokers on their Australian tour.[7][8]
Carmody was previously a member of Carmada alongside Max Armata. He left the duo in 2018 to focus on his solo career.[9][10]
In 2022, L D R U signed a worldwide deal with Warner Music Australia.[11]
Title | Details |
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Ahead of Time |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
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AUS [13][14] | ||||
"The Tropics" | 2013 | — | Non-album singles | |
"The Only One" (with Yahtzel) |
2014 | — | ||
"Pop That" | 2015 | — | ||
"Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV) |
14 | Sizzlar | ||
"Next to You" (featuring Savoi) |
2016 | 116 |
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"To Be Free" | 2017 | — |
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"Me" (featuring BOI) |
— | |||
"Intimate" (with Elk Road) |
2018 | — | TBA | |
"Can't Drive" (with Mammals) |
— | |||
"Lay You Down" (with Muki) |
2019 | — | ||
"Ruler" (with Boo Seeka) |
— | |||
"Be There"[17] | 2022 | — | Non-album singles | |
"Let You Go"[18] | — | |||
"Ride Through"[19] | — | |||
"Base Camp"[20] | — | |||
"The Excuse"[11] | — | |||
"Alone Again" (featuring Peptalk)[21] |
2023 | — | ||
"Righteous Places" (featuring Cristina Lizzul)[22] |
— | |||
"Spring" (with Fitch featuring Riverine)[23] |
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"Dreamy"[24] | — | Ahead of Time | ||
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 | "Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV) | Best Dance Release | Nominated |
Breakthrough Artist – Release | Nominated | ||
Song of the Year | Nominated |