Billy Kenny (artist)
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| Origin | Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Website | billykennymusic |
Billy Stephen Kenny is a British DJ.[1] Billy is based between Leeds (UK), California (US), and Hanover (Germany), where his co-owned record label, This Ain’t Bristol, is headquartered.[2][3][4]
On April 2, 2018, Kenny was arrested for possessing liquid marijuana at Los Angeles International Airport; his U.S. visa was revoked and all his American tour dates were cancelled.
In July 2020, Kenny was accused of sexual misconduct and removed from the virtual Shambhala lineup he was slated to play on without prior notice. He responded by saying he was "disappointed" in the decision made by festival coordinators, but acknowledged bad behavior in his past. After these allegations surfaced, another female DJ accused Kenny of rape, and he promptly deleted his social media accounts. Much of his music was removed from online catalogues after backlash from both fans and peers within the EDM community.[5]
Discography
[edit]Compilations
[edit]- Billy Kenny Selections (This Ain't Bristol,2016)
- This Ain't Bristol - Celebrations (This Ain't Bristol,2017)
- Dirtybird Campout West Coast Compilation (Dirtybird Records,2017)
- Dirtybird BBQ Secret Sauce (Dirtybird Records,2016)[6]
EPs
[edit]- The Grind EP (Sola 2018)[7]
- Seahorses EP (This Ain't Bristol,2018)[8][9]
- Billy Kenny And Friends 2 (This Ain't Bristol,2018)[10]
- The Hood EP (Relief,2017)
- Billy Kenny and Friends EP (This Ain't Bristol,2017)[11][12]
- One Night Stand EP (This Ain't Bristol,2016)[13][14]
- The Horn Thing EP (Food Music, 2016)
Singles
[edit]- Set Me Free (Ultra/Sony 2018)
References
[edit]- ^ "Audio: Billy Kenny drops a mix displaying his party spirit". Fabric London. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Cut From the Catalog: This Ain't Bristol". Insomniac. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Billy Kenny: Multi-Faceted DJ and Musician is a Man of Many faces". BeatRoute Magazine. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Interview: Billy Kenny — DJ, producer and collaborator like no other". AXS.
- ^ "Billy Kenny deported from US after TSA find weed pen in his luggage". Mixmag. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ "Billy Kenny & Maximono premiere 'Hulahoop' and announce joint tour [Exclusive]". Dancing Astronaut. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Billy Kenny Announces Mija Collab". EDMTunes. 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Premiere: Billy Kenny - Seahorses (Original Mix)". Dancing Astronaut. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Premiere: Billy Kenny Gets Dancing On 'Jump Onna Beat'". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Mija and Billy Kenny suit up for far out 'Afterparty Planet'". Dancing Astronaut. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Premiere: Billy Kenny joins forces with Low Steppa for the rhythmic 'Clap Clap'". Mixmag. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Billy Kenny and Walker & Royce team up on 'The Lonely Robot': Premiere". DJ Mag. 13 April 2017.
- ^ "Billy Kenny & Maximono release "Das Ist Sick" ahead of North American Tour". EARMILK. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "10 Ridiculous Club Stories from Billy Kenny + Maximono". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 14 October 2018.