David Macklovitch
Canadian musician (born 1978)
David Macklovitch, (Arabic: ديفيد ماكلوفيتش; born 7 June 1978) known professionally as Dave 1, is a Canadian-Moroccan musician and singer. He is one of the two members of Canadian electronic music duo Chromeo along with Patrick Gemayel.
01Early and personal life
Macklovitch was born in Montreal, Quebec, into a family of French and Moroccan Jewish descent. He is the older brother of DJ and producer Alain Macklovitch, also known as A-Trak. Their relationship has been a constant throughout his career; they frequently collaborate on musical projects and maintain a joint presence in the electronic music scene.
In October 2019, Macklovitch announced his engagement to Atlanta de Cadenet, daughter of British musician John Taylor and photographer Amanda de Cadenet. The couple were married at the Brooklyn Courthouse on 18 September 2025.
02Discography
Albums
As Chromeo
- She's in Control (2004)
- Fancy Footwork (2007)
- Business Casual (2010)
- White Women (2014)
- Head over Heels (2018)
- Quarantine Casanova (2020)
- Adult Contemporary (2024)
03Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 Jump Street | Fictionalized version of himself | |
| 2015 | The D Train | Himself
(Cameo) |
|
| 2016 | Barbershop: The Next Cut | Himself | |
| 2019 | Jexi | Himself and a special appearance alongside his partner, P-Thugg. |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Entourage | Himself
(Cameo) |
Episode: "The Big Bang" |
| 2017-2018 | Neo Yokio | Himself | Voice |
Sources and credits
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