Bear Grillz

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James Hazel, better Know as Bear Grillz is an American electronic dance music DJ and record producer based in Denver, Colorado. [1] [2] He appeared on The Jerry Springer Show to reveal his identity, which was previously hidden in a bear costume. [3] [4] Using a MacBook Pro, he watched music production tutorials on YouTube prior to developing his musical career. [5] [6]

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
Dance
[7]
Demons [8]
Friends: The Album [9]
  • Released: December 4, 2020
  • Label: Dim Mak Records
  • Format: Digital download
"—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released.

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
Dance
[10]
The High Grade
They Made Us Change The Name [11]
Bear Grillz & Friends
The Unbearable
Bear Grillz & Friends Volume 2
EDM Remixed
Mo Honey Mo Problems [12] 25
Half Man, Half Bear
TOO LOUD [13]
Reanimated
Ground Zero

Singles

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