Nevada (musician)

Jonathan Dean White (born November 26, 1990), known professionally as Nevada, is an American musician, DJ, producer, songwriter, remixer and record label owner.[1] He is best known for his remix of Mark Morrison's "The Mack," which achieved double platinum certification, and his solo work as a vocalist and producer.[2]

This article is about the musician. For the state, see Nevada (state).
Nevada
Birth nameJonathan Dean White
Also known as
  • NVDA
  • Jon White
Born (1990-11-26) 26 November 1990
Washington, D.C., United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • musician
  • music producer
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • remixer
  • record label owner
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • High Park Records
Formerly ofCapital Kings

Early life

Nevada grew up listening to a lot of rock music, and played and sang in bands throughout and after high school. His musical influences include Incubus, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as DJs such as Calvin Harris, Kaytranada, and Alesso.[3]

Career

Nevada began his career as the lead singer and co-DJ of the EDM duo Capital Kings, but left in 2016 to pursue a solo career.[4][5] He was signed to Straight Forward Music Group and gained widespread recognition for his remix of Mark Morrison's "The Mack" for its 20th anniversary, which achieved double platinum certification.

In August 2018, Nevada debuted his own vocal abilities as a solo artist with his single "Don't Call Me," which was released through Virgin Records.[6] He founded his own record label called High Park Records in 2020, which released his third single "Lie To Me" on June 26, 2020.[7]

Nevada's style is influenced by electronic dance music, particularly the house and hip hop/trap scenes. Nevada has collaborated with several other artists, including Fetty Wap, Anne-Marie,[8] Loote, Mapei, RIKA, Mopiano, ORKID, Brooke Williams, Frank Walker and Sophie Simmons.

Discography

Singles

References
  1. "NEVADA".
  2. "NEVADA DEBUT SINGLE HITS UK TOP #20 – 'THE MACK'".
  3. "Dance-Electronic DJ Nevada On 'Lie To Me' ft. Mopiano & ORKID". July 2, 2020.
  4. "Jon White Announces Departure from Capital Kings". www.newreleasetoday.com.
  5. "Nevada". www.facebook.com.
  6. Staff, EDM Joy (August 31, 2018). "Nevada Is Back With Second Single 'Don't Call Me' Featuring Loote".
  7. "Nevada Returns With Newest Single 'Lie To Me' Together with Mopiano & ORKID | CULTR".
  8. "Anne-Marie releases new hit single "Heavy" produced by Nevada & Nana Rogues"".
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