Take a Daytrip
Denzel Baptiste and David Biral met while attending New York University in 2014. Both were born in early 1993, with Baptiste arriving on January 9th and Biral following on February 22nd. They began their collaborative production career that same year after crossing paths on campus. Their partnership started as a student project before evolving into a professional force within the music industry.
The duo achieved mainstream success with chart-topping tracks like Mo Bamba by Sheck Wes in 2017. That song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually earned five times platinum certification from the RIAA. Their highest-charting singles include The Scotts by Travis Scott and Kid Cudi which reached number one. Lil Nas X's Panini also hit the top spot while his later track Industry Baby featuring Jack Harlow secured another number one position. These releases demonstrated their ability to create hits across different genres of hip hop and pop.
Take a Daytrip is recognized for their distinctive producer tag 'Daytrip took it to ten'. This audio signature appears on many of their productions to identify their work. They have worked extensively with major artists such as Lil Nas X and Travis Scott throughout their careers. Their discography includes numerous credits ranging from mixing to composing and producing. Notable works include Juice Wrld's Legends and collaborations with Cardi B and Big Sean. The pair has maintained a consistent presence in the charts since their early days.
In October 2019 the pair faced copyright infringement allegations regarding the song Rodeo. Two Atlanta producers named Don Lee and Glen Keith Demeritt III claimed that the Lil Nas X and Cardi B track was a copy of their own song Broad Day. They sued both the artists and Take a Daytrip over these claims. The case ended when it was dismissed with prejudice by the court meaning no further legal action could be taken. This incident highlighted the complexities of music production rights during that period.
Beyond music singles they have composed scores for Grand Theft Auto Online updates and films including Smile 2. In 2016 they collaborated with Rockstar Games to produce the score for the Import/Export update. Their film work includes producing and co-writing Grieved You for the 2024 movie Smile 2. They also contributed to various other soundtracks such as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. These projects expanded their reach beyond traditional radio hits into interactive media and cinema.
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Common questions
When were Denzel Baptiste and David Biral born?
Denzel Baptiste was born on the 9th of January 1993 and David Biral was born on the 22nd of February 1993. Both members of Take a Daytrip share the same birth year.
What is the highest charting song by Take a Daytrip?
Take a Daytrip achieved number one positions with The Scotts by Travis Scott and Kid Cudi as well as Lil Nas X's Panini and Industry Baby featuring Jack Harlow. Their track Mo Bamba by Sheck Wes peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who are the members of the production duo Take a Daytrip?
The American record production and songwriting duo consists of Denzel Baptiste and David Biral. They met while attending New York University in 2014 and began their collaborative career that same year.
Did Take a Daytrip face legal issues regarding copyright infringement?
In October 2019 the pair faced copyright infringement allegations regarding the song Rodee from producers Don Lee and Glen Keith Demeritt III. The case ended when it was dismissed with prejudice by the court meaning no further legal action could be taken.
What video game scores has Take a Daytrip composed for?
Take a Daytrip collaborated with Rockstar Games to produce the score for the Import/Export update in Grand Theft Auto Online in 2016. They also contributed to various other soundtracks such as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.