David Macklovitch
David Macklovitch | |
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| ديفيد ماكلوفيتش | |
.jpg) Macklovitch in 2024 | |
| Born | David Macklovitch 7 June 1978 Montreal, Canada |
| Other name | Dave 1 |
| Education | Barnard College Columbia University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Atlanta de Cadenet (m. 2025) |
| Musical career | |
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| Member of | Chromeo |
David Macklovitch, (Arabic: ديفيد ماكلوفيتش; born 7 June 1978) known professionally as Dave 1, is a Canadian-Moroccan musician and singer. He is one of the two members of Canadian electronic music duo Chromeo along with Patrick Gemayel.
Early and personal life
[edit]Macklovitch was born in Montreal, Quebec, into a family of French and Moroccan Jewish descent.[4] He is the older brother of DJ and producer Alain Macklovitch, also known as A-Trak.[5] Their relationship has been a constant throughout his career; they frequently collaborate on musical projects and maintain a joint presence in the electronic music scene.[6]
In October 2019, Macklovitch announced his engagement to Atlanta de Cadenet, daughter of British musician John Taylor and photographer Amanda de Cadenet.[7] The couple were married at the Brooklyn Courthouse on 18 September 2025.[7][8]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]As Chromeo
[edit]- She's in Control (2004)
- Fancy Footwork (2007)
- Business Casual (2010)
- White Women (2014)
- Head over Heels (2018)
- Quarantine Casanova (2020)
- Adult Contemporary (2024)
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 Jump Street | Fictionalized version of himself | |
| 2015 | The D Train | Himself
(Cameo) |
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| 2016 | Barbershop: The Next Cut | Himself | |
| 2019 | Jexi | Himself and a special appearance alongside his partner, P-Thugg. |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Entourage | Himself
(Cameo) |
Episode: "The Big Bang" |
| 2017–2018 | Neo Yokio | Himself | Voice[9] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b DeLuca, Dan (30 August 2014). "Chromeo are lords of neo-disco at Made in America". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ O'Donnell, Kevin (14 September 2010). "Chromeo Team Up With Vampire Weekend". Spin. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ^ Sisario, Ben (6 October 2010). "Looking to a Sneaker for a Band's Big Break". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Ulla, Gabe (1 June 2012). "Chromeo's Dave 1 on Mom's Cooking, Memorable Meals". Eater. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ^ Bidoun. "Chromeo's David Macklovitch: Super-Jew & the Apostles of Funk". Bidoun. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ^ MacDonald, Darcy (20 November 2024). "The story behind Chromeo's distinctly funky charms". McGill News. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ^ a b Wax, Shelby (8 October 2025). "Atlanta de Cadenet Taylor and David Macklovitch's Sicilian Island Wedding Featured Vivienne Westwood, Saint Laurent, and 8 DJ Sets". Vogue. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ^ "Atlanta de Cadenet, Daughter of Duran Duran Bassist John Taylor, Marries David Macklovich in 2 Wedding Ceremonies". People. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ^ "Dave 1 - Neo Yokio (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
External links
[edit]- David Macklovitch discography at Discogs
- David Macklovitch at IMDb
| International | |
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| Artists | |
- 1978 births
- Living people
- Canadian expatriates in the United States
- Canadian electronic musicians
- Canadian electro musicians
- Canadian DJs
- Canadian singers
- Canadian male voice actors
- Musicians from Montreal
- Barnard College alumni
- Columbia University alumni
- Canadian people of Moroccan-Jewish descent
- Canadian people of French descent
- Canadian Ashkenazi Jews
- French-language Canadian singers
- 21st-century Canadian male singers
- 21st-century Canadian singer-songwriters