Watch the Full Video Esisode here: https://youtu.be/h9MSuyh0_4k

Balkan Bump and Jesse Brede sat down and discussed his storied career including how he started working with Gramatik, his collab with CloZee and playing with her at Coachella, playing shows with Beats Antique, Moon Hooch, and Bonobo, licensing his song Aymo with Talib Kweli and Gramatik to Porsche for a SuperBowl Commercial and more. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Will and pick his brain. Enjoy

Special Note: Make sure to get tickets to see Balkan Bump play at Cervantes on April 22nd with Cloudchord, Lazy Syrup Orchestra, and Beat Kitty.

https://cervantesmasterpiece.com/event/balkan-bump-ft-special-guest-cloudchord-w-lazy-syrup-orchestra-beat-kitty-late-set-butl3r-presents-room-service/cervantes-masterpiece-ballroom/denver-colorado/

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:20 - What is A Path Unfolding all about?
00:01:10 - New single Rabat and the making of the music video - Watch the full music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tBRlNJS5vo
00:05:10 - Playing with a trio
00:08:05 - The art of opening 
00:08:50 - Recent tour with Moon Hooch and how they play 
00:12:05 - Playing with CloZee at Coachella and how that came together
00:17:55 - How the song **Varshaver** with CloZee came together
00:21:24 - Writing songs for the stage
00:24:45 - Meeting and working with Gramatik
00:28:12 - Played with Pretty Lights and Talib Kweli on Conan O’Brien
00:34:59 - How Aymo got licensed for a Super Bowl Commerical by Porsche
00:40:30 - Effects of having a song on the Super Bowl
00:43:30 - Working with Beats Antique and playing at the Fox Theater with a 10-piece band
00:46:32 - Working with Bonobo on his North Borders tour
00:51:35 - Will’s other project Alligator Space Walk - https://willmagid.bandcamp.com/album/alligator-spacewalk
00:52:00 - What is Golden Bell? Will’s live electronic music company for private events and weddings  - and the freedom that provides
00:58:00 - Upcoming music and shows - Desert Drip tour and EP, track with AHEE, Moon Hooch, tune with Manic Focus
00:59:45 - Why albums are important?

Watch

Balkan Bump: Super Bowl Commercial and working with CloZee, Beats Antique, and Bonobo

Bio:
Austin native Jesse Brede has been setting dance floors afire with his original take on multi-genre bass-music since 1998, but his industry savvy doesn’t stop there. The self-taught entrepreneur has tried his hand and succeeded at nearly every endeavor in the business. From founding his own record label and talent agency to the practical application of video and sound technologies, Brede has become a staple in the bass community. 

Brede ventured into a new territory of music production in 2009, where he came to fully embody the definition of multi-genre bass music. Brede’s composition and DJ sets continuously defy the limits of any one particular category. An avid storyteller behind the decks, he has become notorious for affecting the emotions of listeners while teasing with expectation. Brede has shared the stage with a group of artists as diverse as his sound, such as Deadmau5, The Glitch Mob, Skrillex, Kaskade and Bonobo at highly-esteemed events. He has also established quite the reputation with appearances at Euphoria Camping and Music Festival, Great North Festival, Insomniac’s Nocturnal Festival and Art Outside. 

Brede founded Gravitas Recordings in 2011, a record label and creative collective that serves as a platform for artists to showcase their work. The label’s mantra is “Doing Good with Good Music”, making it more than just a music platform, but also an outlet to fulfill philanthropic initiatives. In true Brede fashion, the brand refuses to be compromised by genre limitations and continues to raise money for various charitable causes through different compilations. Gravitas has worked with over 300 artists to release over 110 EP, albums, and compilations. The brand’s primary focus is to release quality music that is accessible to anyone with Gravitas’ signature “pay-what-you-want” business model.

Jesse is also the owner of Lion’s Share Digital, a full-service digital media and web development firm that has worked with a plethora of clients in the music industry and beyond. In January 2014, Brede founded Pivotal Agency, a booking and management agency, with Cole Jones where he manages Beats Antique, CloZee, and Cristina Soto. 

In 2017, Jesse launched Gravitas Create which is a music production education platform and community. 

A true master of his art, Brede makes his work appear as effortless as play. He finds fulfillment in assisting and serving others, and his integrity speaks for itself. Expansion seems to be the universal theme when contemplating Jesse’s fierce future vision, as he would like to see all facets of the creative world represented in his daily life.

A Path Unfolding explores the journey of artists including their trials, triumphs, and lessons along the way. Jesse Brede hosts this deep dive into how to build a creative life. Our initial guests include Balkan Bump, ill.Gates, AHEE, Cloudchord, and Chad Cisneros of Tritonal.

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Snap- saeros0l

Demos Go Here: gravitasrecordings.com/demos

Want your music featured on our playlists? https://gravitas.fanlink.tv/playlist

Artists:
@CloZee
@savejofficial
@zingaraa
@Somatoast
@LilFish-1
@JesseBrede
@jgtmusic
@OfTheTrees
@ZebblerEncantiExperience
@Mrbillstunes
@Au5
@AHundredDrums
@AmpLive
@Ahee
@orenda
@comisar
@High-Step-Society
@akriza
@Edamame
@Mindex
@Chamberlainyeah
@MeganHamiltonMusic
@Dissolv
@basstemple
@buzzjunior
@DavidStarfire
@Supersillyus
@hello_yes
@floretloret
@ethnoglobal
@tribone29
@woofax
@willdabeastofficial
@slynk
@deemsterbeats
@jasonleechmusic
@Soohan
@TheSotoSinger
@VoloVibes
@Minnesota
@Electrocado
@Esseks
@Marvel-Years-Official
@WolfeWolf
@VokabKompany
@ill-esha
@BosaVibes
@GovindaMusic
@Cloudchord
@MorilloMusic
@BasslineDrift
@cofresimusic
@Cualli
@AMB
@dysphemic0
@TheDigitalConnection
@TemploMusic
@Perkulat0r

Gravitas Music is an Austin, TX based record label and creative collective that serves as a platform for international artists to showcase their work. The mantra of the multi-genre electronic music label, "doing good with good music," has become a way of life. 

Since its inception in 2011, Gravitas boasts over 220 releases from a selection of producers worldwide. Fueled by its passion to give talented musicians and visualists a platform to share their work, the company strives to give back to the community by raising money for various charitable causes through compilation albums. 

Beyond its philanthropic initiatives, the brand focuses on releasing quality music accessible to anyone via Gravitas’ signature “pay-what-you-want” delivery model. 

Our music is available as Pay What You Want downloads here: http://music.gravitasrecordings.com/

Demos: http://gravitasrecordings.com/demos
Licensing: License@GravitasRecordings.com

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Balkan Bump: Super Bowl Commercial and working with CloZee, Beats Antique, and Bonobo

A Path Unfolding with Jesse Brede