Grammy and ASCAP award-winning music maestro Damon Sharpe lit up the AOC Gaming pop-up studio at Nexus Lounge Miami with his stellar presence! He took us on a thrilling ride through his journey in content creation and jumped right into the excitement with our Take 5 series.
Fueled by his passion for music, Damon Sharpe’s parents supported his dreams by relocating to Los Angeles when he was just 15 years old. His early recognition came as a member of the Guys Next Door. Since then, Sharpe has left an indelible mark on popular culture with numerous hit songs and contributions to bestselling albums, collectively amassing over 45 million copies sold.
As an artist, Damon Sharpe has garnered an impressive 93 million streams on Spotify. However, his impact as a producer and songwriter is even more remarkable, with his works comprising a staggering 2 billion streams.
Damon Sharpe epitomizes “multi-hyphenate,” seamlessly juggling roles as a DJ, producer, composer, actor, and recording artist. His versatility shines through in his collaborations with top-tier artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Pitbull, and Alesso. He also stepped into the spotlight as an artist in his own right, basking in well-deserved recognition and acclaim.
In 2019, Damon Sharpe had a stellar year as an artist with four standout releases under Armada Records. His collaboration “Fire & Gold” with Morgan Page & VIVID soared to #7 on US Dance Radio. Another hit, “When In Rome” with GATTÜSO, reached #6 on US Dance Radio and amassed over 42 million Spotify streams.
Additionally, Damon’s “Ghost Ship” track featuring Orjan Nilsen and “Lifetime” with Zonderling and Josh Cumbee collectively garnered over 14 million Spotify streams. These songs made a significant impact on platforms like Sirius BPM, Sirius Chill, iHeart Evolution, and Music Choice, receiving extensive airplay and support from esteemed DJs and producers such as Don Diablo, Lucas & Steve, Hardwell, Afrojack, Sam Feldt, Promise Land, Morgan Page, Alexander Popov, Martin Garrix, and many others.
Today, Damon Sharpe is a ray of sunshine in music and beyond. With numerous awards under his belt for his work as a producer and songwriter in mainstream and electronic music, he’s now adding a new feather to his cap—content creation. “It’s actually populating now in people’s Explore and For You pages. I just kind of got to a point where I really started embracing content and I found my lane, which is DJ producer-driven content with a twist of comedy,” the DJ elaborated. “So now in the past three months, I’ve had a few videos with millions of views and I’ve done collaborative posts.”
During Miami Music Week, Damon Sharpe made waves when he unleashed his latest hit, “Slide Thru,” featuring Meranis Moss, which dropped on March 22nd via Brain Jack. Describing the track, Sharpe shared, “It’s all about those Tech House and Bass House vibes.” And the excitement doesn’t stop there—this month, he’s dropping another gem called “Could This Be Heaven” on Mix Mash, collaborating with Night Moves and Lux Tides.
Damon Sharpe aims to leave a lasting impact and inspire through his music. As his career skyrockets, he’s carving a path defined by overcoming challenges. But what is success to him, really? “I’ve been doing this a long time and I consider every little win a level up. Some people would say ‘oh I need to sell this many, I have to have two billion streams or I have to get this accolade or this award.’ But to me, every day is a win and it’s a level up if I’m continuing to pursue what I love.”
Listen to our full interview below to learn more about Damon Sharpe, including his favorite toy as a kid.
