Jillionaire
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Christopher Leacock (born 3 April 1978), better known by his stage name Jillionaire, is a Trinidadian DJ and music producer. He is best known for being a former member of the American electronic music group Major Lazer, along with Diplo and Walshy Fire. In 2014 he released then EP Fresh along with Salvatore Ganacci on the Universal Music label.[1]
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Birth name | Christopher Leacock |
Born | (1978-04-03) 3 April 1978 (age 46) |
Origin | Trinidad and Tobago |
Genres | EDM, soca, dancehall |
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Years active | 1998–present |
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Website | soundcloud |
Jillionaire is credited with creating a unique mix of indie dance and big room house together with the Caribbean rhythms of dancehall and soca. In 2010 he performed at New Zealand's WOMAD Festival. He joined Major Lazer in 2011, along with Walshy Fire,[2] but quit in June 2019 in order to focus on solo projects.[3]