Crookers is the brainchild of Italian DJ and producer Francesco "Phra" Barbaglia, initially formed as a duo in 2003 with Andrea "Bot" Fratangelo. Gaining international acclaim for their groundbreaking fusion of electro-house and hip-hop, Crookers skyrocketed to fame with their iconic 2008 remix of Kid Cudi's "Day 'N' Nite," a global hit that reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Their 2010 debut album, Tons of Friends, showcased collaborations with Miike Snow, Pitbull, and Major Lazer, cementing their reputation for genre-defying creativity. After Bot's departure in 2012, Phra continued the Crookers legacy as a solo act, releasing standout tracks like "Ghetto Guetta" and the 2015 album Sixteen Chapel.
