070 Shake
070 Shake | |
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| Born | Danielle Balbuena North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, vocalist |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Feature on Raye's "Escapism" |
Danielle Balbuena, professionally recognized as 070 Shake (pronounced "oh seven oh shake"), is an American rapper and vocalist. She achieved widespread acclaim through her feature on English artist Raye's 2022 track "Escapism", which peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, secured the top spot on the UK Singles Chart, and earned the Song of the Year award at the 2024 Brit Awards.
In 2016, she inked a deal with GOOD Music, Kanye West's imprint under Def Jam Recordings. Her initial EP, Glitter (2018), preceded prominent guest appearances on West's songs "Ghost Town" and "Violent Crimes", both of which were top 40 hits from his album Ye. That same month, she contributed to labelmate Pusha T's Daytona and rapper Nas's album Nasir. Although her studio albums Modus Vivendi (2020) and You Can't Kill Me (2022) did not chart, they were met with critical praise.
Balbuena is affiliated with the New Jersey–based collective 070, which inspired her stage name. The group released a single mixtape titled The 070 Project: Chapter 1 in 2016.
Early life and education
Born in North Bergen, New Jersey with Dominican heritage, Balbuena attended North Bergen High School, where she played on the basketball team.[1] Prior to embarking on her music journey, she was engaged in writing poetry.[2]
2015–2016: Beginnings
Shake launched her music career in late 2015, recording tracks such as "Proud" and "Swervin".[2] Her moniker derives from her connection to the 070 music collective, named after New Jersey's 070 ZIP Codes. By 2018, this collective comprised 11 artists and producers.[2]
By 2016, Shake was amassing hundreds of thousands of plays on SoundCloud.[3] Miami-based promoter and social media influencer YesJulz discovered her after hearing "Proud" and subsequently took on the role of her manager.[4] Her significant breakthrough occurred with the early release of "Trust Nobody" that year.[5] In August 2016, she collaborated with fellow 070 members Ralphy River, Hack, and Treee Safari on the single "Honey," produced by The Kompetition, a trio of producers.[6][7][2] The song debuted on Complex and 1 AM Radio via Dash, receiving acclaim for its dancefloor-friendly sound.[7]
In 2016, Shake secured a contract with Kanye West's GOOD Music.[2] GOOD Music discovered her through Julz, who played Shake's tracks during a Yeezy fitting session that caught the attention of label president Pusha T.[4] The label reissued "Trust Nobody" in September. Later that year, Shake supported English rock band The 1975 as an opening act during their U.S. tour dates.[5] On December 8, 2016, the collective 070 unveiled their debut mixtape, The 070 Project: Chapter 1.[4]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
2017–present: Glitter, Modus Vivendi, You Can't Kill Me and Petrichor
In the fall of 2017, Shake walked the runway for Gypsy Sport's fashion show and launched her inaugural headlining tour in April of the same year. Although she originally intended to release the Yellow Girl EP during 2017, this plan was deferred in favor of the collaborative project Glitter with The Kompetition.
Her first solo release, the six-track EP Glitter, debuted on March 23, 2018, delving into topics such as self-worth, substance use, and sexuality. Shake characterized the work as a journey through "being in a dark place and finding yourself." Before the EP's launch, she performed at the SXSW festival.
In May 2018, Shake appeared on Pusha T’s album Daytona lending her vocals to the track "Santeria." Additionally, she contributed to Kanye West’s Ye on the songs "Ghost Town" and "Violent Crimes." Critics singled out her feature on "Ghost Town" as particularly remarkable; notably, this track was nearly omitted from the album due to its last-minute completion. The experience of recording in Wyoming significantly shaped her artistic evolution.
During 2019, Shake was featured on DJ Khaled’s album Father of Asahd, collaborating with Buju Banton, Sizzla, and Mavado on the song "Holy Mountain."
Her debut full-length album, Modus Vivendi, was released on January 17, 2020. This was followed by her sophomore studio album, You Can't Kill Me, which arrived in June 2022. The release was preceded by the single "Lose My Cool," featuring NLE Choppa, which came out in December 2021.
In mid-2022, Shake joined Kid Cudi as an opening act during his To the Moon World Tour. Later that year in October, she was featured on Raye’s track "Escapism," which gained viral popularity on TikTok and marked Shake’s first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Shake was announced as part of the lineup for the 22nd edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in April 2023.
Her third studio album titled Petrichor was released on November 15, 2024.
Musical style and influences
Shake’s music incorporates elements from pop, alternative R&B, ambient, and hip-hop genres. She acknowledges influences from artists including Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Paramore, and My Chemical Romance.
Personal life
In her songs, Shake refers to her romantic partners using she/her pronouns. An essay published by Vogue in 2017 emphasized her sexual orientation and included a photograph featuring her then-partner. By 2018, Shake expressed that she prefers not to categorize her sexuality, stating, "I don't really identify myself as queer or gay or anything. I just like girls." From 2021 until 2022, she was romantically involved with singer Kehlani.
Beginning in January 2023, Shake entered into a relationship with actress and model Lily-Rose Depp.
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US Current |
US Heat | ||
| Modus Vivendi |
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70 | 10 |
| You Can't Kill Me |
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| Petrichor |
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— | — |
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Glitter |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The 070 Project: Chapter 1 (with 070) |
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Instrumental Albums
| Album Title | Release Information |
|---|---|
| Modus Vivendi (Instrumental Selections) |
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As Lead Artist
| Single Title | Release Year | Certifications | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Make It There" | 2016 | rowspan="4" Template:N/A | |
| "Sunday Night" (feat. Phi) |
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| "Bass for My Thoughts" | |||
| "Them Dead" (with 070 Phi, 070 Razsy Beats & Ralphy River) |
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| "Honey" (collaboration with Ralphy River and Hack & Tree) |
The 070 Project: Chapter 1 | ||
| "Trust Nobody" | rowspan="2" Template:N/A | ||
| "Rewind" (feat. Lil Yachty) |
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| "Stranger" | 2017 | Glitter | |
| "Be Myself" | rowspan="2" Template:N/A | ||
| "Accusations" | 2018 | ||
| "Morrow" | 2019 | Modus Vivendi | |
| "Nice to Have" | |||
| "Under the Moon" | |||
| "Guilty Conscience" | 2020 |
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| "Lose My Cool" (feat. NLE Choppa) |
2021 | Non-album single | |
| "Skin and Bones" | 2022 | You Can't Kill Me | |
| "Web" | |||
| "Body" (with Christine and the Queens) |
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| "Black Dress" | 2023 | rowspan="2" Template:N/A | |
| "Natural Habitat" (feat. Ken Carson) | |||
| "Winter Baby / New Jersey Blues" | 2024 | Petrichor |
As Featured Artist
| Single Title | Year Released | Highest Chart Positions | Certifications | Album Name | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 |
US Dance |
AUS | CAN | IRE | NL | NZ Hot |
SWE | UK | ||||
| "Sweetest Heartbreak" (XAXO featuring 070 Shake) |
2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Template:Non-album single | |
| "Kobe" (FOREVER ANTi PoP featuring 070 Shake) |
2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Smells Like Homeless Fart | |
| "My Night" (Keys N Krates featuring 070 Shake) |
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Cura | ||||||||||
| "Trumpets" (by.ALEXANDER featuring 070 Shake) |
2020 |
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000 Channel Black | |||||||||
| "Lifetime" (Swedish House Mafia feat. Ty Dolla Sign and 070 Shake) |
2021 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 35 | — |
Paradise Again | |
| "Frozen (070 Shake remix)" (Madonna vs. Sickick feat. 070 Shake) |
2022 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "Escapism" (Raye feat. 070 Shake) |
22 | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
* RIAA: Platinum * ARIA: 5× Platinum * BPI: 2× Platinum * GLF: Platinum * MC: 5× Platinum * RMNZ: 3× Platinum |
My 21st Century Blues | |
| "True Love" (Christine and the Queens feat. 070 Shake) |
2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Paranoia, Angels, True Love | |
| The symbol "—" indicates that the track either did not chart or was not released in that market. | ||||||||||||
Additional charted tracks
| Track | Release Year | Highest chart rankings | Associated Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under |
Canada | |||
| "Holy Mountain" (DJ Khaled featuring Buju Banton, Sizzla, Mavado, and 070 Shake) |
2019 | 12 | 99 | Father of Asahd |
Featured collaborations
| Track Title | Year | Collaborating Artist(s) | Album Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I Need Chu" | 2018 | FOREVER ANTi PoP | Smells Like Homeless Fart |
| "What's the Word" | 070 Beheard, 070 Phi | Talking Tongues | |
| "Life Is What You Make It" | 070 Beheard | ||
| "Santeria" | Pusha T | Daytona | |
| "Ghost Town" | Kanye West, PartyNextDoor, Kid Cudi | Ye | |
| "Violent Crimes" | Kanye West, Ty Dolla Sign, Nicki Minaj | ||
| "Not for Radio" | Nas, Puff Daddy | Nasir | |
| "Everything" | Nas, The-Dream, Kanye West, Tony Williams, Caroline Shaw | ||
| "Holy Mountain" | 2019 | DJ Khaled, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Mavado | Father of Asahd |
| "80 Mile Zone" | 201Jah | Jafet | |
| "Life Won't Be The Same" | |||
| "Scar" | Jessie Reyez | The Lion King: The Gift | |
| "Use Me" | 2020 | Pvris | Use Me |
| "Another Minute" | 2022 | Swedish House Mafia | Paradise Again |
| "Sky City" | 2024 | ¥$, Desiigner, Cyhi | Vultures 2 |
| "Joke's On You" | 2025 | Anyma | The End of Genesys |
Television
| Year | Production Title | Role Portrayed | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 'Nadia' (voice) | 'Netflix' |
Promotional Usage
The track "Morrow" is included in the soundtrack for the video game FIFA 21 by EA Sports.
The song "Glitter," from the EP Glitter, is featured in Season 2, Episode 1 of the Netflix series On My Block.
"Lose My Cool," a single featuring NLE Choppa, appears on the soundtrack of the game NBA 2K22.
"The Pines," taken from the album Modus Vivendi, is used in the Netflix series Inventing Anna released in 2022.
Concert tours
- Supporting acts
- Kid Cudi – To the Moon Tour (2022)
- Coldplay – Music of the Spheres World Tour (2023)
Further reading
- Introducing the Rapper Leaving Behind a Difficult Past and Prioritizing Impact Over Fame – Highsnobiety
- How 070 Shake Became the Highlight on Kanye West's Latest Album – Rolling Stone
- Discover 'Trust Nobody' Rapper 070 Shake: Watch – Billboard
External links
- 070 Shake Agency (archived November 28, 2020)
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