 The duo's name, "The Knocks", refers to the early days in their career when neighbors would knock on their door for playing music too loudly.They posted an "Origins" video on YouTube explaining in more detail.Before focusing on their own music and remixes, they were producing beats and remixes for the likes of Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Mobb Deep, Nikki Minaj, Marina & the Diamonds, Flo Rida, Sky Ferreira, Theophilus London, Ellie Goulding, and others.