Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Biography

Macklemore took to performing as a child and was influenced by the likes of hip-hop groups Kris Kross and Digital Underground as well as pop superstar Michael Jackson. DJ and producer Ryan Lewis developed an interest in music during his youth playing the guitar and working in media production. He eventually took up photography as well. Together Macklemore and Lewis makeup the hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Lewis worked with the Macklemore first as a creative consultant in 2008. Later after Macklemore recovered from major substance-abuse issues the two decided to team up and work together musically. In 2010 the two released the Vs. Redux EP. Rather than go the traditional record-label route the duo opted instead to work on their full-length debut independently relying upon their own savvy hard work word of mouth and online buzz. The Heist's lead single Thrift Shop eventually reached the top of the Hot 100 chart with eventual sales of more than 6 million downloads. The video for Thrift Shop has become a phenomenon as well receiving tens of millions of YouTube views. The duo's second single Can't Hold Us reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart as well making Macklemore & Ryan Lewis the first duo in music history to have their first two singles reach the top of the pop charts.

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