Cheat Codes (DJs)
electronic music DJ trio
Cheat Codes is an American electronic music DJ trio from Los Angeles, California. The group—consisting of KEVI (Kevin Ford / Prince$$ Rosie), Trevor Dahl, and Matthew Russell—is notable for their 2016 single "Sex", which samples the chorus from "Let's Talk About Sex" by Salt-N-Pepa, and their 2017 single "No Promises", which featured American singer Demi Lovato and peaked within the Top 40 of the US, UK and Australia. The track was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
History
2014–2015: Formation and debut singles
Prior to the 2014 formation of the band, Trevor and Matthew lived together and later wrote and recorded music with Kevin. Their name was inspired by Kevin's brother who told him that he had found the "cheat code" to getting anything he wanted in life. "We really embody the idea that anything is possible. To us, the real 'cheat code' to life is loving what you do and we hope to convey that energy through our music," they said in an interview.
In 2015, they released their debut single titled "Visions", which reached number 1 on the Hype Machine chart. It was followed by the singles "Don't Say No", "Senses", and "Adventure". "Adventure" reached number 3 on the Hype Machine chart. The group gained over 15 million views on YouTube and later toured with The Chainsmokers.
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