Watch the Duck
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Watch the Duck (WTD, stylized as WATCH THE DUCK) is an American musical duo from Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Their 2012 song, "Poppin’ Off" was added to mtvU's regular rotation. The group signed with Pharrell's i am OTHER, an imprint of Interscope Records in 2017. Their 2018 single, "There You Are" was described as "a more intimate and personal sound starring Jesse's R&B vocal" and a "feel-good record that encourages listeners to stay in the moment, and move with whatever feelings come from being in the present."
History
Watch the Duck was formed by friends Eddie Smith III, Jesse Rankins, and former member Jonathan Wells. All three were DJs, producers, and musicians originally from Montgomery, Alabama but moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 2010. The name of the group comes from a phrase that they use to describe society's obsession with keeping up appearances. Smith has been quoted as saying, "Everyone sees a duck floating smoothly on top of the water, but one rarely pays attention to how hard it kicks underneath to get where it's going."
Band members
Current members
- Jesse Rankins – Lead vocalist (2012–present)
- Eddie Smith III – DJ and percussion (2012–present)
- Oscar White III – Guitarist (2015–present)
Past members
- Jonathan Wells – Keyboards (2012–2015)
Discography
EPs
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Anatidaephobia EP | Released: April 1, 2013 Label: Epic Records Format: Digital download |
| The Trojan Horse EP | Released: November 20, 2015 Label: Epic Records Format: Digital download |
| Delayed Adulthood (debut album) | Release Date: April 20, 2018 Label: Interscope Records Format: Digital download |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Poppin' Off" | 2012 | Anatidaephobia EP |
| "Making Luv to the Beat" (featuring T.I. and DJ E-Feezy) | 2015 | The Trojan Horse EP |
| "There You Are" | 2018 | Delayed Adulthood (forthcoming debut album) |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "100" | 2014 | Iggy Azalea | The New Classic |
| "By Any Means (God Damnt)" | T.I., Shad da God, Spodde | G.D.O.D. II | |
| "Troubled" | B.o.B, T.I. | ||
| "G Shit" | T.I., Jeezy | Paperwork | |
| "Light 'Em Up (RIP Doe B)" | T.I., Pharrell | ||
| "Tell A Chic" | 2013 | Tiffany Evans | 143 (EP) |
| "Big Ol Drip" | 2018 | T.I. | Dime Trap |
See also
External links
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