Marking a decade since they helped ignite a global movement, Yellow Claw celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album “Blood For Mercy” with a fully remastered edition, out October 17 on Diplo‘s label Mad Decent. Originally released in 2015 during the first great wave of trap, the body of work captured the raw energy of an era with timeless anthems like “In My Room” featuring Ty Dolla $ign & Tyga, “Catch Me” with Flux Pavilion, “Lifetime” with Tiësto and Kyler England and “Nightmare” featuring Pusha T and Barrington Levy. Born from Soundcloud uploads and inspired by trailblazers like Skrillex, RL Grime, Diplo, and Flosstradamus, “Blood For Mercy” was Yellow Claw‘s bold statement that they were more than producers chasing trends, they were architects of a new sound. In a time when big-room house ruled, they followed their instincts, crafting something risky, loud, and unapologetically their own. Now, as trap surges back into the spotlight with a new generation of artists, these remastered tracks hit harder than ever, which is a testament to a legacy that started underground and reshaped the global bass scene.
“Many of the songs on ‘Blood For Mercy’ are a testament to the time we came up when the trap genre was first making waves and inspired us greatly. It was first done in the US, and from that moment on, it was our goal to go there. It all started when we saw the DJs there play our songs. Not long after, we got booked to play shows ourselves. That was just off of our Soundcloud stuff. When we got our break, we focused on doing a full album to show people we were more than just Soundcloud producers and be able to make a full body of work. It’s good to note that at this time, the only thing you heard in clubs and festivals was big room house. That’s what it was all about. People at labels even told us: “why don’t you make big room? It’s much easier to get big.” But we followed our hearts instead and did what we thought was fucking cool. And yes, that was very, very new and insecure, but it was more exciting than following the herd. Now it’s been almost 10 years, and around the time its anniversary comes up, the genre is making a huge comeback. Young trap artists are emerging and getting big. We did 6 huge b2b shows with Flosstradamus, paying homage to the genre back in 2024, plus we are gearing up for a full trap North America tour in March 2026.” – Yellow Claw
Dutch electronic icons Yellow Claw have been fueling dance floors worldwide for nearly a decade. To date, they have accumulated over 1 billion streams, headlined the biggest festivals and nightclubs, and collaborated with industry heavyweights like DJ Snake, Steve Aoki, Gucci Mane, Tinashe, Tiësto, A$AP Ferg, and Juicy J. Their global hits – including “DJ Turn It Up,” “Do You Like Bass,” and “Till It Hurts” – remain club anthems to this day. Since 2010, Yellow Claw has steadily risen toward electronic dance music supremacy. Their 2015 debut album, “Blood For Mercy,” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart and Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart, earning them an Edison Award – the Dutch equivalent of the GRAMMY Award. The album featured the smash hit “In My Room” feat. Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga, & DJ Mustard, which amassed over 160 million Spotify streams. Beyond their music, Yellow Claw has built a distinct brand identity, known for their sophisticated stage outfits and powerful live performances. As they continue to push boundaries in both music and film, their influence remains undeniable, proving that their heavy beats and cinematic vision are a perfect match for the entertainment world.
