# Trouze

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{{Short description|Singaporean-American electronic music trio}}
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| origin          = United States, Singapore
| genre           = Electro House, Melodic House
| instrument      = Keyboard, Guitar, Vocals, Turntable
| years_active    = 2015-present
| label           = [Armada Music](/source/Armada_Music), Axtone Records, Mixmash Records, Seed Music
| associated_acts = [Elephante](/source/Elephante), [Jonathan Wong](/source/Jonathan_Wong), [Rozes (musician)](/source/Rozes_(musician))
| website         = www.trouze.com
| current_members = Declan Ee, [Jovany Javier](/source/Jovany_Javier), [Tat Tong](/source/Tat_Tong)
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'''Trouze''' is a Singaporean-American [electronic music](/source/electronic_music) trio consisting of Declan Ee, [Jovany Javier](/source/Jovany_Javier) and [Tat Tong](/source/Tat_Tong).

The group had a [Billboard](/source/Billboard_charts) Dance Top 20 hit in 2016 with the song "Age of Innocence" with [Elephante](/source/Elephante) and [Damon Sharpe](/source/Damon_Sharpe).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs/2016-01-23|title=Dance Songs: Top Dance Music Chart {{!}} Billboard|website=Billboard|access-date=2016-10-14}}</ref>

== Biography ==
The idea for Trouze came about in 2014 when the trio first met at a [Zedd](/source/Zedd) showcase in Miami and connected artistically over their different musical backgrounds. Based across Singapore and Los Angeles, members of Trouze had very different careers before dance music.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tnp.straitstimes.com/m/music/music-news/two-singaporeans-part-edm-trio-charted-billboard|title=Two Singaporeans part of EDM trio that charted on Billboard|newspaper=The New Paper|access-date=2016-10-17}}</ref> Trouze's music draws influences from the group members’ varying cultural and geographical influences.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/09/20/newly-formed-global-trio-trouze-debut-original-intersection-free-download/|title=Newly Formed Global Trio Trouze Debut Original "Intersection" [Free Download]|last=Andrew Claps|date=2016-09-20|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref>

In 2016, Trouze featured on "Age of Innocence" with [Elephante](/source/Elephante) and Damon Sharpe, a release on Armada Music that they wrote and provided vocals for.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://classic.beatport.com/release/age-of-innocence/1696577|title=Age Of Innocence [Armada Music] :: Beatport|last=LLC|first=Beatport|website=classic.beatport.com|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> The track peaked at #18 on the Billboard Dance charts and featured remixes by Hellberg, Jenaux and Crankdat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs/2016-01-23|title=Dance Songs: Top Dance Music Chart {{!}} Billboard|website=Billboard|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/release/age-of-innocence-remixes/1702406|title=Jenaux, CrankDat, Hellberg, Elephante, Damon Sharpe, Trouze New Releases: Age Of Innocence - Remixes on Beatport|website=www.beatport.com|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> In late 2016, they released their first standalone single "Intersection".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/09/20/newly-formed-global-trio-trouze-debut-original-intersection-free-download/|title=Newly Formed Global Trio Trouze Debut Original "Intersection" [Free Download]|last=Andrew Claps|date=2016-09-20|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> They also released "Who Am I" a collaboration with [Jonathan Wong](/source/Jonathan_Wong) in Asia and premiered it with a performance at the Compass Awards. This cross-over track features lyrics in both English and Mandarin and is Jovany's first time singing in Mandarin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20160927/n469274773.shtml|title=王梓轩新加坡献唱新歌 与电音团体Trouze合作-搜狐音乐|website=music.yule.sohu.com|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> "Who Am I" reached #2 on the [TVB](/source/TVB) music charts in Hong Kong.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://b.tvb.com/whatsnew/?p=21560|title=最新消息 - tvb.com  » Blog Archive   » TVB8金曲榜—2016年度第51週|website=b.tvb.com|access-date=2017-01-30}}</ref> In December 2016, they released the remixes to "Intersection" featuring remixes by Gazzo, [Project 46](/source/Project_46) and Kodrin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/release/intersection-remixes/1913413|title=Gazzo, Project 46, Kodrin, Trouze New Releases: Intersection (Remixes) on Beatport|website=www.beatport.com|access-date=2016-12-20}}</ref> The track has been featured by [Sam Feldt](/source/Sam_Feldt) and [Quintino (DJ)](/source/Quintino_(DJ)).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.1001tracklists.com/artist/3g2p61w/trouze/index.html|title=Trouze Tracks / Remixes Overview|last=1001Tracklists|work=1001Tracklists|access-date=2017-03-15|language=en-US}}</ref> They also closed out the year collaborating with [Jonathan Wong](/source/Jonathan_Wong) again, releasing a dance mash-up, "心电图2016/Electrogram 2016" featuring 30 of the biggest chinese hits that year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309404062779005913647|title=Sina Visitor System|website=weibo.com|access-date=2017-01-27}}</ref> The song reached #1 in Hong Kong on the [TVB](/source/TVB) charts in January 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://b.tvb.com/whatsnew/?p=21766|title=最新消息 - tvb.com  » Blog Archive   » TVB8金曲榜—2017年度第4週|website=b.tvb.com|access-date=2017-01-27}}</ref>

Trouze started 2017 with the release of 2 singles, "Splash" and "Busy", with their first featured vocalist, Kayrae.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/03/premiere-trouze-busy-feat-kayrae/|title=Premiere: Trouze - Busy (feat. Kayrae)|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|access-date=2017-03-15}}</ref> The track has since been featured by [Lost Frequencies](/source/Lost_Frequencies), [Quintino (DJ)](/source/Quintino_(DJ)), and Wee-O, and also on [Spotify](/source/Spotify)'s Fresh Electronic, dancePOP and Friday Cratediggers playlists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.spotontrack.com/track/busy-feat-kayrae/11697989#tab-playlists|title=Busy (feat. Kayrae) - Trouze, Kayrae - Spot On Track|website=www.spotontrack.com|language=en|access-date=2017-07-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.1001tracklists.com/track/1r8u0wl5/trouze-busy/index.html|title=Trouze feat. Kayrae - Busy [SYMPHONIC]|last=1001Tracklists|work=1001Tracklists|access-date=2017-07-20|language=en-US}}</ref> In summer 2017, they were featured on "Waterfall", by Krosses & Heart FX and it has been played by [Hardwell](/source/Hardwell), [Laidback Luke](/source/Laidback_Luke), Swanky Tunes and Juicy M.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.1001tracklists.com/track/16jmglnf/krosses-heart-fx-waterfall/index.html|title=Krosses & Heart FX feat. Trouze - Waterfall [MIXMASH]|last=1001Tracklists|work=1001Tracklists|access-date=2017-07-20|language=en-US}}</ref>

Declan studied law at University College London before going into investment banking, is now also co-founder of furniture start-up Castlery.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tnp.straitstimes.com/m/music/music-news/two-singaporeans-part-edm-trio-charted-billboard|title=Two Singaporeans part of EDM trio that charted on Billboard|newspaper=The New Paper|access-date=2016-10-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/castlerys-growth-surprising-co-founder|title=Furniture firm Castlery's growth surprising: Co-founder Declan Ee|last=hermes|date=2016-06-08|newspaper=The Straits Times|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> Jovany, a Cuban-American was a finalist on season 10 of American Idol and now a songwriter/producer with Tat as [The Swaggernautz](/source/The_Swaggernautz).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fox8live.com/story/21287927/jovany-javier-releases-new-single|title=Jovany Javier hopes to leave fans in total sonic bliss|last=Staff|first=FOX8Live.com|access-date=2016-10-17}}</ref> Tat studied computer science at Cornell University and was a navy officer in Singapore before going into music full-time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-entertainment/playing-to-a-global-beat-0|title=Playing to a global beat|last=Tan|first=Dylan Tan, Sue-Ann|newspaper=The Business Times|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref>

As songwriters and producers, they have produced 17 platinum records and over 50 Top 20 hits globally.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-entertainment/playing-to-a-global-beat-0|title=Playing to a global beat|last=Tan|first=Dylan Tan, Sue-Ann|newspaper=The Business Times|access-date=2016-10-17}}</ref> Together, they have worked with many international artists across major territories including [Troye Sivan](/source/Troye_Sivan), [Santana](/source/Santana_(band)), [Pitbull](/source/Pitbull_(rapper)), [CD9](/source/CD9), [Project 46](/source/Project_46), [3Ball MTY](/source/3Ball_MTY), [Wang Leehom](/source/Wang_Leehom), [Paul van Dyk](/source/Paul_van_Dyk), [Vanness Wu](/source/Vanness_Wu), [Coco Lee](/source/Coco_Lee), [JJ Lin](/source/JJ_Lin), [Kit Chan](/source/Kit_Chan) and [Paul Oakenfold](/source/Paul_Oakenfold).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-entertainment/playing-to-a-global-beat-0|title=Playing to a global beat|last=Tan|first=Dylan Tan, Sue-Ann|newspaper=The Business Times|access-date=2016-10-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-entertainment/making-the-cut|title=Making the cut|last=Tan|first=Avanti Nim, Dylan|newspaper=The Business Times|access-date=2016-10-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vivelohoy.com/entretenimiento/8577988/cd9-regresa-con-fuerza-con-evolution|title=CD9 regresa con fuerza con "Evolution"|date=2016-03-15|newspaper=Vivelohoy|language=es-ES|access-date=2016-10-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019212541/http://www.vivelohoy.com/entretenimiento/8577988/cd9-regresa-con-fuerza-con-evolution|archive-date=2016-10-19|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/local-music-producer-songwriter-tat-tong-and-dj-declan-ee-find-success-us?singlepage=true|title=Local music producer-songwriter Tat Tong and DJ Declan Ee find success in US|newspaper=TODAYonline|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref>

== Discography ==

=== Singles ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
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! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| Year<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/trouze/1047063210|title=Trouze on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2016-10-17}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Artist(s)
|-
| 2016
| "Age of Innocence"
| [Elephante](/source/Elephante), Trouze, [Damon Sharpe](/source/Damon_Sharpe)
|-
| 2016
| "Intersection"
| Trouze
|-
| 2016
| "Who Am I / 我是谁"
| Trouze x [Jonathan Wong](/source/Jonathan_Wong)
|-
|2016
|"Intersection" (Remixes)
|Trouze
|-
|2016
|"心电图2016/Electrogram 2016"
|Trouze x [Jonathan Wong](/source/Jonathan_Wong)
|-
|2017
|"Splash"
|Trouze
|-
|2017
|"Busy"
|Trouze feat. Kayrae
|-
|2017
|"Waterfall"
|Krosses, Heart FX, Trouze
|-
|2017
|"Canyons - Trouze Remix"
|[Rozes (musician)](/source/Rozes_(musician)), Trouze
|-
|2017
|"Like You"
|Trouze
|-
|2017
|"In The Air"
|Trouze feat. [T-Pain](/source/T-Pain)
|-
|2017
|"The Way"
|[Shapov](/source/Shapov) & Trouze
|-
|2018
|"The Way Remixes"
|[Shapov](/source/Shapov) & Trouze
|-
|2018
|"Like You - Mandarin Version"
|Trouze & [Derrick Hoh](/source/Derrick_Hoh)
|-
|2018
|"Qing Fei De Yi" (情非得已）
|[Sam Feldt](/source/Sam_Feldt) x Trouze feat. [Derrick Hoh](/source/Derrick_Hoh)
|-
|2018
|"Every Breath You Take"
|Trouze
|-
|2018
|"These Streets"
|Trouze feat. Brandyn Burnette
|}

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