L D R U
Australian DJ and producer
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Drew Malcolm Carmody[1] (born 21 June 1993), better known by his stage name L D R U, is an Australian DJ and music 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[2] and No. 22 on Triple J Hottest 100, 2015,[3] and was nominated for a 2016 ARIA Award for Best Dance Release and for Breakthrough Artist.[4] L D R U embarked on a capital cities tour of Australia in July 2016.[5] His first studio album, Sizzlar, peaked at No. 66 on the ARIA Charts.[6] 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.[7]
21 June 1993
L D R U | |
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| Born | Drew Malcolm Carmody 21 June 1993 Manly, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Electronic dance pop |
| Occupations | Producer, DJ |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Label | Warner Music Australia |
In October 2017, Drew supported The Chainsmokers on their Australian tour.[8][9]
Carmody was previously a member of Carmada alongside Max Armata. He left the duo in 2018 to focus on his solo career.[10][11]
In 2022, L D R U signed a worldwide deal with Warner Music Australia.[12]
Discography
Albums
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Ahead of Time |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [14][15] | ||||
| "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 |
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| "To Be Free" | 2017 | — |
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| "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"[18] | 2022 | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Let You Go"[19] | — | |||
| "Ride Through"[20] | — | |||
| "Base Camp"[21] | — | |||
| "The Excuse"[12] | — | |||
| "Alone Again" (featuring Peptalk)[22] |
2023 | — | ||
| "Righteous Places" (featuring Cristina Lizzul)[23] |
— | |||
| "Spring" (with Fitch featuring Riverine)[24] |
— | |||
| "Dreamy"[25] | — | Ahead of Time | ||
Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV) | Best Dance Release | Nominated |
| Breakthrough Artist – Release | Nominated | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
