     American EDM performer Jmz Dean has risen from a kid in the crowd in his native city of Little Rock to  rapidly rising star in Los Angeles. Growing up as a classically trained trumpet player and an avid keyboardist since age 5, music has always seemed like a pre-determined path. Entertaining audiences is seemingly in his genetic code and seeing his name in the bright lights of the legendary Whisky A Go Go looks completely natural. His hard work, attention to detail, and iconic style of music have brought him here. And he has never been more prepared for the spotlight. 

    Initially captivated by the infectious energy of the nationally acclaimed dance parties of Cybertribe Entertainment, it was an unforeseen trip with his primary mentor to see the late DJ A.M. perform in Miami that ignited his passion to become a DJ. It wasn’t long before his unique crowd moving style put him at the forefront of Arkansas’ own vibrant EDM scene. Jmz quickly gained notoriety through his live shows, performing everywhere from Little Rock's River Market to the famed Beale Street of Memphis. His fiery irreverence for genre, tempo and release date earned him a spot as resident DJ of Discovery Night Club, Arkansas' most notable dance venue. It was here that he cultivated his genre bending, energy infused style often described as “southern fried thump.”

    Jmz is known for taking enormous musical risks to entertain the crowd, such as his unique way of incorporating live keyboard and trumpet playing into his performances. A large part of his success is credited to his uncanny ability to resonate with audiences and constantly challenge the status quo. Apart from his solo career, the performer is also known for his work as both an original member of the Little Rock collective School of Dub and as the keyboardist of the live P.A. duo The Phonies. Due to this combination, Jmz Dean is commonly recognized as a founding father of the Arkansas dubstep landscape.

    In 2014, while in Los Angeles, the DJ performed at the crowded Hollywood Hills party of Lion Pride Music Group owners Hunter Beard and Keddy Mac. After his performance he was signed on the spot as the label’s official DJ and producer. Hunter Beard later commented that “Jmz Dean took a typically background music gig and completely stole the show, commanding the attention of everyone there.” Having only been in Hollywood a short time, his signature style has already been heard from festival audiences to world famous Sunset Strip venues. With a national tour (WinterSoul) and EP release in the works for 2015, Jmz Dean is quickly becoming one of LA’s premier up and coming DJ’s, all while carving his own unique place in the national spotlight. It’s safe to say the future is looking bright for the “rebel without a pause.”

 

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