Yves Larock
Swiss DJ and record producer
Yves Cheminade (French pronunciation: [iv ʃəminad]; born 18 July 1977 in Neuchâtel), better known by the stage name Yves Larock (pronounced [iv laʁɔk]), is a Swiss DJ and record producer. He is a member of Africanism All Stars.
Biography
His single "Rise Up", featuring vocals by Jaba, was a popular clubbing track throughout Europe and South Africa. It reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
EPs / Other singles
2004 : "Aiaka" (12") (Outrage)
2005 : "Yves Larock EP" (12" EP) (Map Dark)
2005 : "Red Dragon" (12") (Royal Flush Records)
2006 : "Losing Track of Time" with JD Davis (Mconvene)
2006 : "Something on Your Mind" with Discokidz (Unlimited Sounds)
2008 : "2008 Summer EP" (EP) (D:vision Records)
2010 : "Don't Turn Back" (D:vision Records)
2010 : "Respect" with Jaba (D:vision Records)
2010 : "Girl" (Remixes) with Tony Sylla vs. Tara McDonald (X-Energy Records)
2011 : "Milky Way" feat. Trisha (X-Energy Records)
2011 : "Million Miles" (Promo) (Universal Music)
2011 : "Running Man" with Jesus Luz feat. Liliana Almeida (Millia Records)
2011 : "If You're Lonely" with Cruzaders (Millia Records)
2011 : "The Zoo" (Millia Records)
2011 : "Viva Las Vegas" with Tony Sylla (Ego Music)
2011 : "Pan! Pan!" with Tony Sylla (Millia Records)
2012 : "Friday Is Dark / Tape" (Millia Records)
2012 : "Surrounded" with TonyT
2013 : "A Little - Carousel" (EP) (Millia Records)
2013 : "Needed to Know" (Millia Records)
Remixes
2002 : Dirty Rockerz - Let's Get Mad (Yves Larock Remix)
2005 : Dub Deluxe - Sex on Sax (Yves Larock 'n' Yann Remix)
2005 : Yves Cheminade (alias Yves Larock) - Vibenight (Yves Larock & Ludovic B Mix)
2006 : Major Boys vs. Kim Wilde - Friday Night Kids (Yves Larock Remix)
2006 : Tune Brothers - Serenata (Yves Larock 'n' Yann Remix)
2008 : Sunchasers - The Real Thing (Yves LaRock Remix)
2008 : JD Davis - Thrill Factor (World Cup 2008) (Yves Larock Dub Mix)
2009 : Cruzaders featuring Terri B - One Nation (Yves Larock Remix)
2009 : Rico Bernasconi - Hit the Dust (Yves Larock Remix)
2009 : Subdelux - Paparazzi (Yves Larock Club Edit)
2010 : Akcent - That's My Name (Yves Larock Radio Edit)
2010 : Guru Josh & Igor Blaska - Eternity (Yves Larock Remix)
2012 : House Republic - Nuggetz (Yves Larock Remix)
2013 : NERVO & Ivan Gough ft.
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