L D R U

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L D R U
Birth name Drew Carmody
Genres Electronic Dance Pop
Occupation(s) Producer, DJ
Years active 2013–present
Labels Warner Music Australia

Drew Carmody, better known by his stage name L D R U, is an Australian DJ and record producer. His first single, "The Tropics", was released in 2013. L D R U is best known for the single "Keeping Score" featuring Paige IV. The track reached No. 14 on the Australian ARIA Charts[1] and No. 22 on Triple J Hottest 100, 2015,[2] and was nominated for a 2016 ARIA Award for Best Dance Release and for Breakthrough Artist.[3] LDRU embarked on a capital cities tour of Australia in July 2016.[4] His first studio album, Sizzlar, peaked at No. 66 on the ARIA Charts.[5] The name L D R U derives from the phrase "left, down, right, up", a part of a cheat code used in the Grand Theft Auto series of games.[6]

In October 2017, Drew supported The Chainsmokers on their Australian tour.[7][8]

Carmody was previously a member of Carmada alongside Max Armata. He left the duo in 2018 to focus on his solo career.[9][10]

In 2022, L D R U signed a worldwide deal with Warner Music Australia.[11]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[5]
Sizzlar[12]
  • Released: 14 July 2017
  • Formats: CD, digital download, music streaming
  • Label: Sony Music Australia
66

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
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"The Tropics" 2013 Non-album singles
"The Only One"
(with Yahtzel)
2014
"Pop That" 2015
"Keeping Score"
(featuring Paige IV)
14 Sizzlar
"Next to You"
(featuring Savoi)
2016 116
  • ARIA: Platinum[15]
"To Be Free" 2017
  • ARIA: Platinum[16]
"Me"
(featuring BOI)
"Intimate"
(with Elk Road)
2018 TBA
"Can't Drive"
(with Mammals)
"Lay You Down"
(with Muki)
2019
"Ruler"
(with Boo Seeka)
"Be There"[17] 2022 Non-album singles
"Let You Go"[18]
"Ride Through"[19]
"Base Camp"[20]
"The Excuse"[11]
"Alone Again"
(featuring Peptalk)[21]
2023
"Righteous Places"
(featuring Cristina Lizzul)[22]

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2016 "Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV) ARIA Award for Best Dance Release Nominated
ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Release Nominated
ARIA Award for Song of the Year Nominated

References

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