The duo met in the mid-1990s at Collège Stanislas in Montreal . Speaking on their different ethnic backgrounds , the two jokingly describe themselves as " the only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture . " Around the time when they were both 15 , Macklovitch joined Gemayel 's band . During this time , Macklovitch 's younger brother A-Trak ( of Duck Sauce ) started winning the Disco Mix Club Championships , becoming World Champion in 1997 . After the band , Dave 1 and P-Thugg started to produce hip hop music together . Also at this time , Tiga was working with Dave 1 at a record store and asked Dave 1 to work on a project for his label , Turbo . Dave 1 and P-Thugg signed as Chromeo and started creating music together
Championships
DMC World DJ Championships
Chromeo