We are Chromeo! Funkateers & Chromettes of Reddit… Ask Us Anything!

If I let her see my fancy footwork, what should I expect?

Keep a stash of money for child support payments. - D

I have to know...Did P wash his hands before starting this AMA?

ALWAYS wash your hands before touching women, computers and synthesizers... P

Thanks for the AMA. As a black woman, I'm confused about the album title. You love us too, right?!

Also, I saw y'all back in 2011 in STL. I had an Afro, and wanted to let you know I still do, and it's much bigger now. So when you roll through New Orleans (I moved back home), I'll be expecting a new photo with you!

http://i.imgur.com/JfoYq2m.jpg

I still remember you! Of course we love ALL women, come on...
We chose the title because it's the name of the first Helmut Newton book. He's a huge influence on us...you know, the legs, that 80s sexy look. And we thought the title was ballsy, funny, was going to get people thinking. Our music always blurred boundaries between past and present (is it retro? is it modern? is it both?) and now we want to blur boundaries between gender and race as well. Makes sense? - D

So excited for you guys to be back! How many pregnancies do you expect to result from the new album?

They say population is declining so let's just say we're on a demographic mission. - D

How are you able to balance your Chromeo lives and non-Chromeo lives? As a musician and student, I have this problem.

Dave, I know you're a French professor and I believe P was in accounting?

By the way, J'ai Claque La Porte is the jam. Keep the french jams comin'!

It's tricky. For this album, we focused solely on the band. Curious to see if you'll hear the difference. - D

Can you talk about your experience with Daryl Hall on "Live From Daryl's House"?

Also, can you share your song inspiration for the playlist on the DJ Kicks album?

The experience was incredible, to sit there with one of your idols whom you owe so much of your music to. Surprisingly it wasn't awkward or forced at all! We just clicked right away! Best time of my life. P

Any collaborations on the new album?

Toro Y Moi, Solange, Ezra Koenig, Pat Mahoney from LCD, the Oliver guys from Fool's Gold. - D

Hey guys thanks for doing an AMA. What's been the most surreal tour experience?

The most surreal tour experience was playing in front of a lake in Holland. We got booked to play there and the stage was in front of a lake with all the fans on the side that we couldn't see, it was dark, then we told people 50$ for the first person to jump in the lake, 5 people went in and we actually paid the first guy for real.. P

Chromeo ooooh! Chromeo ooooh! Chromeo ooooh! Chromeo ooooh!

Sick post

I went to one of your shows in DC during your Business Casual tour and I GOT PREGNANT. I'm a guy so I thought this was only possible in Schwarzenegger/DeVito movies but apparently that can happen. Just wanted to let you know he's healthy and doing fine.

Also the show was amazing, I drove 4 hours to see it and had the best time. Come to San Diego next year!

We will. Bring the kid. We should be his godfathers. And his councilors in case he has trauma growing up around so much funk. - D

If my girlfriend and I are able to be married in space, will the promise of a trip to space be enough for you two to play at our wedding?

Call our agent. [email protected] - D

Of course, I have a cabin up there where I spend my weekends off... We'll just fly over and do the show. P

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1. Better, Funkier, Poppier, Catchier, Happier.
2. Top of the new year.
3. You're already signed up. Thank you boo! - D

P, do you ever have entire conversations with people via talkbox? Please say yes.

Absolutely, yes I have! I've serenaded many ladies with just a talkbox, try it some day, it works. (read this back with a computer voice) P

What is your favorite dinosaur ? Do you like trains ? Would you marry me ?

TriceratopLESS. No particularly. Yes (duh). - D

Would you like to see me dance, Chromeo?

Yes, Miley, yes. - D

POST A VIDEO! - D

Can yall swap each others dress style for 1 show, please?! It would be funny as shit

YOU THINK WE HAVEN'T DONE THAT ALREADY? - D http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4097410678_50290fc80f_o.jpg

Will you ever tour with a full LIVE band?

Only if we can reunite all of Parliament. - D

I got laid with Bonafied Lovin'. Just wanna say thanks.

We got you. - D

Can I just get you to touch my left boob?

WHY NOT THE RIGHT ONE? - D

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It was purely platonic my man! Hope you guys are well. - D

What has been your favorite remix of one of your songs?

There's so many great ones it's hard to choose. But as we speak my favorite one would be Don't Turn The Lights On - Aeroplane Remix. P

Love you guys!! Business Casual got me through my divorce haahaa. Come to Miami for iii Points!!!

White Women will get you on the market again, watch! - D

CHROME-OH! I cannot express how much I adore you two - you blew my mind when you came to Seattle last, and I will drop every thing to see you guys again next time you're in town!

I wish I had something intelligent to ask, but I've honestly always wondered... The legs that hold up your keyboards. Were they fashioned especially for that purpose, or did you yank them of some hapless mannequins as a sacrifice to funk?

Sacrifice. - D

How did you come up with the term Tenderoni?

We didn't come up with it, it was a term made popular by Michael Jackson and subsequently Bobby Brown. P

Hello from Hong Kong!

What are you guys currently listening to, and what emerging bands would you recommend?

Vampy Weeks, FKA Twigs, King Krule, Holy Ghost!, Danny Brown, Drake, Oliver and everything on Fool's Gold. - D

I'm curious when you guys will go on tour again? You guys should stop in Minneapolis!

Also can you guys do more Vines theyre awesome!

Top of next year! Minneapolis gets a special shout on the album, you'll see... - D

Did you and A-trak collaborate at all when you were younger? How has being brothers affected your music / style?

We collaborate on everything we do. It's total symbiosis. - D

Can you show us your legs?????

WE HAVEN'T SHAVED. Show us yours! - D

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For sure, she's super talented. - D

I love you guys. You've been my go to jam for years now.

I've always wondered what your favorite song is?

Also, one more question, if you don't mind. When you were younger what did you plan on doing? Or did you always want to go into music?

Thanks guys!

Thank you! My favorite song is More Bounce to THe Ounce by Zapp. That's what got me started on the talkbox when I was 14 years old, never put it down since! I always wanted to be a chef, accountant or an architect, but I always kinda knew music was my path, it was just a hobby for such a long time. P

What's your favorite Prince song?

I Would Die 4 U. - D

What is your opinion on the following things (for both of you individually)

1) Kanye's recent album 'Yeezus' 2) The brand 'Stussy' 3) The film 'Only God Forgives' starring Ryan Gosling 4) The New York based skate/fashion label 'Supreme' 5) The drink Rum and Coke 6) Ben Affleck being cast as the new Batman 7) John Oates' moustache

keep up the fancy footwork

1) It's amazing. 2) Classic. 3) Haven't seen it. 4) Greatest American brand since Polo. 5) We like it. 6) On the fence. 7) Sorely missed. - D

Where can I learn to dress as fly as Dave 1 and as fresh as P-Thugg?

Tumblr. - D

Hi guys! I've always wondered... which one of you two is the bigger ladies man?

One is bigger, one is taller so it all evens out. - D

Is she still a needy girl?

Sometimes. - D

Just wanted to say I love your music and how different you guys are. I also wanted to know what is your favorite song you guys have ever made ( and come to the bay soon!!!)

Used to be Momma's Boy, but there's a bunch of stuff on the new album we're really proud of. - D

Can I be the first in line to receive the complimentary Bonafied Lovin'?

Yes. - D

The toothbrush in the backpocket in the beginning of the Night by night video, why?

It's a reference to a Robert Mapplethorpe photo. Find it! See, there's always hidden meanings with our stuff. - D

Question for P....you still rocking Dx100 and a banshee? Do you ever mess around with different setups on the albums/live?

Yes always on the DX100, best synth out there for talkbox. The Rocktron banshee is great for live because it comes with a preamp so you don't need to put the synth through an amp like the old school Golden Throat ones. But for recording I chose the talkbox according to the song. Sometimes the Banshee, sometimes the Golden Throat, sometimes the new MXR talkbox. P

Why are you guys so awesome? Is there some recipe? I must know.

One ingredient: funk. - D

Hey guys! I have three questions:

1. Is there a deeper meaning for the name of the new album, or do you simply have a thing for White Women?

2. Who would be your dream collaborator(s)? Personally I'd love to see you and Breakbot work together.

3. What do you think of Daft Punk's latest album, and/or them in general?

The new song is fucking sick also. Thank you both for the music!

1. We actually don't have a thing for White Women. It's a reference to the first Helmut Newton book. He's a huge influence on us -- legs and all. And we thought the title was funny and sexy in a Roxy Music kid of way.
2. He remixed us. Pretty sure we'll collab with him at some point. That's the homie.
3. Daft were a huge influence on us with Discovery. We always say this: Discovery is the Thriller of electronic music. - D

Since Kavinsky did a song with The Weeknd,any chance of you doing a song with Drake or Bryan Adams?

We can only wish!!! Bryan or Drake, call us up! P

My daughter loved you guys on Yo Gabba Gabba. Any plans to do a children's album?

That would be dope! We totally would. - D

Do you find it hard to not to slip into those poppy edm beats (calvin harris, david guetta, etc) that seem to be all over the radio and popular vs. staying with your original style although they may not get as much radio play time?

We would if we knew how to produce music like that. We have no idea how it's made! - D

What moment in your lives did you realize that this crazy Chromeo experiment was going to work and people REALLY dug what you were doing?

Right after Fancy Footwork came out. - D

Why no Toronto Tour?

We'll come to TO for sure during the real big tour. - D

Dave- How was your experience teaching at Columbia? Would you suggest attending graduate school there?

Of course, it's amazing. Make sure you get to teach the Core too. I never got to do that and it sounds like an incredible experience. - D

Is there a chance I can just get you guys to admit you wrote 100% just for me <3

Something to say...when you're so far away... - D

Totally, just for you... P

I'm going to Montreal shortly....what's your #1 strip club in the city? merci!

Super Sexe or La Caleche Du Sexe P

Any future collaborations with 'his royal badness' aka. Prince? (( Loved your set on Live From Daryl's House BTW))

We're boycotting his afro. We like perm Prince. - D

Have the robotic white mannequins from your 'Needy Girl' video become self-aware yet? I need to know if its safe walking the streets at night.

They're well on their way. Going through therapy now. - D

Dave, are you still vegan? haha.

No. I fucked up. Larry David voice HI SAM DON'T THINK WE DON'T KNOW IT'S YOU! - D

Chromeo, You guys rocked the crowd in Winnipeg this past weekend, thank you for that!

According to a video I saw on the youtube, women can get pregnant just by listening to your music. How has this affected your personal lives?

It's really expensive, a major commitment, but we're responsible men, so... - D

Dave, you're so gorgeous.

Have any funny stories about meeting fans, touring, or just anything in general?

Thank you so much. We like when fans dress up as us. Or as Chromettes. That's always cool. - D

Do the Funk Lordz ever have an unfunky day? If so, how do you get your funk back?

It happens to the best of us, unfortunately. But if you listen to enough old records, you'll get it back. Music is the answer. - D

When you show her your fancy footwork, what moves do you have in mind?

The marshmellow and the electric slide. No twerking. - D

this little chromette loves your love for women, especially the way you talk about them in your music. how do you keep a subject like that from getting boring to write about? also, your album artwork is amazing! how do you guys pick it? love you. <3

There are always original and quirky ways to talk about love and women. We try to pick different angles, perspective... Kind of like R.Kelly but less, you know... Anyway. - D

I saw you guys at Lollapalooza a few years ago and you absolutely ran away with the show. My question is specifically for Dave 1, how do you find the time to push forward in an academic career and produce music at the same time (i.e., do you work your touring schedule around teaching courses and writing journal articles or manage to somehow intertwine the two)?

See above. Definitely tricky. I've done it for quite some time, but for this album, I wasn't teaching. Pee moved to NY and we focused solely on music. But I've done the touring while teaching thing...it's pretty gangster. - D

You guys make every talkbox fan cry of happiness. What is the single greatest funk album of all time?

Thanks, the talkbox also makes me cry of happiness. To me the greatest funk album ever done was Zapp 1 from Zapp. That's what actually got me started playing the talkbox. I heard this for the first time when I was 14 years-old and I knew that it was my calling. RIP Roger Troutman P

Your music is funkgasmic. When will you release the track you cut with Toro y Moi? And will you ever tour with the funkiest band on the planet, The Motet?

It's on the album and will probably be a single. - D

So I was in a 3 year relationship and I got my ex into Chromeo, now that we aren't together, she has basically ruined my once INSANE love for you guys, can you promise me my ex won't be able to listen to the new album? Please, I need this.

Dude. Come on. She can enjoy it for her reasons, and you can too! There's enough funk for all of us. We got your back, don't worry. - D

It blew my mind when I found out that Dave 1 and A-Trak are actually brothers. What other crazy Chromeo facts should I know? Love you guys by the way, keep the funk coming!

P-Thugg taught A-Trak how to drive. - D

P-Thugg, how long I must venture my beard to have as long as you have it?

Depends on your pilosity, it took me a good 9 months to grow to this length. But some guys can never go past a certain point. Whatever grows in one year is probably the most you'll ever see from it. Beards unite P

Do you guys still get inspiration from Shalamar and Rick James, Brothers Johnson, Zapp and Roger, and all those 80's funk icons? or have you stemmed away into other music for inspiration?

They're still our Gods, for sure, but we have more modern influences as well. Indie stuff, contemporary electronic music, rap... - D

Does A-Trak always call you up to me in music videos?

Sometimes. We weren't in Tuna Melt! - D

Can you please tell your brother A-trak to stop traveling so much? I am worried about his health, dude is always on tour! Semi-joking but anways, please come back to Portland, Oregon soon! We love you

YO WE'RE WORRIED ABOUT IT TOO! - D

Hi Dave and P, I'm very happy to see you guys doing an AMA and I have a couple of questions:

• Recently you did a remix for the Donna Summer track 'Love Is In Control' with Oliver. How did this remix come about and how did this collaboration between you and Oliver happen?
• Speaking of collaborations, will we be seeing any collaborations on your new album?
• I just wanted to say that I love what you guys do and that I'm very much looking forward to the new album and your Lifelike collaboration!

Point form, I like. - We got asked to do it. We worked with Oliver on this new album. They're our funk brothers. - Toro Y Moi, Solange, Ezra, Pat from LCD on drums! - Thank you!

Dave1, Will you marry me?

Sure. - D

Will you ever tour the Middle East? Lebanon has some incredible clubs that amazing producers the likes of Yuksek has toured. I'm sure they could use some of your funky tunes...

Edit: Also, Dave 1 you sang on Yuksek's debut album! You guys gotta come to Lebanon now.

For sure we will come to Lebanon, I'm a native Lebanese, born in Beirut, been in America for way too long, need to come bless the motherland with the funk! Yalla bye P

No question, just love you guys!

Best post...P

remember serbia, exit fest? waitin for your nu album and you guys here again

We do. It was amazing. But catering didn't have ketchup. - D

Dave, how'd you get so fly?

Trial and error. Lots of errors -- look at old pics. - D

Why did you guys chose the name White Women for the new album?

First Helmut Newtwon book (he's our idol). And funny. - D

What is your favorite board game? What was it like working with DJ Medhi?

Also you guys should come to Chicago.

DJ Mehdi forever. He was like the 3rd member of the band. - D

How did you guys meet? What's the funniest comment you've heard on the fact that you guys are a Jewish and Arab duo?

We met in high school when I had started a band with a friend of mine who was a drummer. Dave joined the band because he played guitar. I hated him for the first week, then I discovered his fundamental Larry David neurotic-ness and we became best friends. The funniest comment was a french radio station that labeled us as a "Judeo-Arab hiphop group" P

What are your favourite Curb Your Enthusiasm quotes?

You guys are the best!

Too many to name. "Are we cool de la?" "Big vagina." - D

What is your go-to-move?

What is something no one would expect you to do? Great Work!

My go to move is the marshmallow... It's sexy AND funny all at once. And that's also something that nobody would expect me to do.. P

Chromeo! I'm so excited for the new album (tour?)! Having only the two of you, how do you decide the instrumentation for the live shows? Have you ever considered bringing in other musicians to play the parts that may have to be prerecorded? Thanks for the great music!

We tried that but it never sounded quite right. Never modern enough. Too jammy. We wanted our show to be closer to electronic music. - D

DAVE OR P WILL YOU PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE MY BABYDADDY???? <33

SINCERELY, MY UTERUS

Does said uterus have an IG account? - D

Hey guys, keep up the good stuff. I read you were into ZZ Top at the moment, what is your favorite ZZ top album? And do you guys like 80's metal like Motley Crue and RATT?

Very much into ZZ Top we're a version of them but for funk music, at least that's what we like to believe. Favorite ZZ Top album is Eliminator. Ofc Motley Crue and RATT are dooope. P

What were your art inspirations for the current album (not necessarily music, I'm curious about visual art/literature)?

Btw Dave, I found your interview on food today. It inspired me to go for Moroccan cuisine today. So thanks.

Well the album is named after Helmut Newton's first book, so that's an inspiration right there. - D

Oh my word... Holy Chromeo.

So basically what needs to happen is you guys need to come to the University of Illinois in Champaign and perform (and give me back stage passes cause I obviously want to meet you). Sound good? okay great

Also, yeah I went to lolla in 2010 and was front row during your performance. I'm the girl at :34 btw. Proof: http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/549466/chromeo-funk-up-lollapalooza.jhtml#id=1645278

P.S keep doing what youre doing cause you guys rock!

You're the best! - D

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How come it hasn't gotten us laid? - D

Hey Chromeo! Today is my wife and I's anniversary and we are big fans of yours! How about a shout out from the Funk Lordz?

Happy Anniversary to Randlejam and Randlejam's wife! P

Shout to you guys. May your marriage stay funky and true! - D

What type of music do you guys listen to when you aren't jammin?

Rap, soul, R&B, classic rock. - D

Hi, guys! When are you coming to play in Brazil???

Next year hopefully! We love it there! - D

Have you tought of doing like a full collaboration with your brother, A-trak? I mean like, a whole cd or Ep, i think it would be awesome, mad skills from your brother.

That has to happen at some point. - D

Recommendations on a current album release? What to you listen to right know?

Twigs is the dopiest new artist. P

We're listening to King Krule's album as we're writing this! - D

Love your music. Big fan. Would like to know what you guys are listening to:

Drake leak! - D

What's the "better place" from Me And My Man, and are you still in control?

Great to have you hear and to be able to talk to you. :)

It's a metaphor for life and destiny and...JUST KIDDING IT'S THE STRIP CLUB! Thanks for being such a longtime fan btw. - D

Is your new album still in something like "Needy girl" or "Hot mess" or you are trying something new like Daft Punk did?

We keep the same style we always had, we just try to expand it and perfect it. Our next single is 142 bpm. - D

So excited you're doing this! I love you guys and the funk you're bringing back to dance music.

What were you guys like as kids? Hobbies, music, interests, dreams, etc?

We were both big dorks. Still are, duh. - D

Do you remember getting a fork bracelet, Dave?

YES I DO. - D

Dave, How many women were impregnated by your furious dance moves during the Night By Night video?

Fourteen. - D

Am I correct thinking the vocal part for bonafide loving came from nu shoes?

Just influenced, not sampled or anything. - D

So we know we're getting a Solange collabo... any other fun collabs we can expect for the new album?

Toro Y Moi, Ezra from Vampy...more to come.

I listen to Fancy Footwork before going out to pump myself up to talk to the ladies. Any tips for a romantic guy looking to sweep girls off their feet?

Pumping yourself up to talk to ladies is a good idea, go in with lot's of confidence, a dash of humor (not too much or you become the funny friend), namedrop that you're a Chromeo fan and you should be all good ;) P

I have a question for David: When it comes to music, who would you say has been the bigger influence between you and your brother? Have you been a bigger influence on Alan, or has Alan been a bigger influence on you?

I'm the older brother, so of course I influenced him a lot when we were growing up. Now it's totally mutual. - D

Other than Solange, do you have other artists featured in your new album?

Toro Y Moi and Ezra from VW. - D

Dave 1, tell us your secrets to being so suave.

Watch this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx64_N4AA04 - D

I dabble in guitar but I learned to play the solo from "Night By Night". And I never forget to look "that way" (---->) and make my guitar face. I'm pretty sure you demonstrated the guitar face adequatley when I saw your performance at First Avenue in Minneapolis in October of 2011. Amazing show!

My question: Will "White Women" have any other killer solos that I can learn to play (and will they borrow from other Eagles songs)?

There's one big raging guitar solo on the first track. Not Eagles inspired though. You'll also find a 12-string guitar solo and some acoustic (no joke). - D

Yo, can you bring the funk to Ithaca NY please? We're down to reserves now!

Coming Soooon!! P