MEGA PIXEL is a collaborative musical endeavor by Benjamin Rivet (BJSR) and Dave Zup.

Dave Zup is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Cleveland, OH.  His experimentation in musical genres including Hip-Hop and Funk has led to live performances with acts ranging from Shwayze to PJ Morton.  Since the release of his first album in 2017, he has published several singles, produced for a variety of other artists, and composed original music for other projects including a film and podcast series.

Dave is also the primary vocalist and lyricist for MEGA PIXEL (@megapixeltheband), a collaborative Pop project that he formed with singer/songwriter, Benjamin “BJSR” Rivet (@bjsr).  They've released two EPs together and have performed at shows and festivals across the country such as SXSW. 

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Words can’t begin to express what it feels like to fall in and out of love for the first time, but music can.  Michigan-born, Ohio-based BJSR uses his ‘vocal chords and six strings’ to do just that in this enlightened take on the singer/songwriter LP. 

The result encompasses Midwestern ingenuity and entrepreneurial passion, blending traditionally simplistic folk writing with lush modern production. In each of the 10 self-produced tracks, the charismatic troubadour touches on tough topics and leans into genres and soundscapes that are familiar yet surprising.

Imagine if a young Paul Simon had a laptop in Africa, or if Cat Stevens had a DSLR out on tour? What if James Taylor had voice memos in the woods? What if those classic singer/songwriter archetypes were connected to the world we live in today? Ben gives us a glimpse of what that might look like.

‘A. The Creative’ is an intimate portrait of an artist growing up in a fast-paced world, inspired by the meshing of old and new, analog and digital. The 42-minute album offers a vibrant reflection on where you come from, who you are and which way you are headed.

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