He was never a huge fan of electronic music, but I’ve slowly converted him. He also used to help me write my own lyrics when I was a kid. I played my first-ever DJ sets under dad’s business name for weddings and parties, and he really helped me get some more experience in the live music world. How did his influence help establish your own sound?
Likewise, on his Metronome mix, Just A Gent traverses the full range of human emotion and beyond. He decided his career in music could not wait, and he took the dive once again-this time trading textbooks for top hats and festival stages.Ĭurrently on tour, the debonair dealer of lush sounds explores new ground on his recently released Stories to Tell EP, a sentimental ballad through luscious bass and future beats, which he lovingly dubs lovetronic, lovetrap and lovestep. As his star continued to rise, he found himself at a critical crossroads. With his musical idols now converted to his most dedicated supporters, Grant has since toured the world, rapidly amassed global fans, gained commercial radio support, and expanded his catalog of official remixes and originals that ooze sexy note for note-all while still attending high school. The musicality Grant expressed in just under five minutes conveyed an emotional depth many artists spend their entire careers chasing after. It’s not hard to understand why one of his earliest records, a remix of American Authors’ “ Best Day of My Life,” racked up over 1 million plays and landed a coveted #1 spot on Hype Machine.
When the young artist finally came up for air eight years later, his native Australia was at the forefront of dance music, and he was ready to take his place as one of its leading figures. Just A Gent, née Jacob Grant, was diving into the world of production. It takes listeners deep across a wide range of genres, movements, cultures, producers, artists and sounds that make up the diverse world of electronic music.Īt age 8, I was playing with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and riding my bike for fun. Insomniac’s Metronome series features mixes from some of today’s fastest-rising electronic stars, as well as championed legends.
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