I like to talk...a lot. Listen to a collection of my podcast appearances where I talk about creating and running Gravitas, music marketing, artist management, psychedelics, and much more.

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I've recently launched my podcast "A Path Unfolding" with the goal to highlight some of my favorite artists and humans in the music industry and beyond. We'll be diving deep into their crazy stories and how they got to where they are today. I think this is unique because I'm adding videos and images over the interview to bring some of their stories to life.

I'd love your support (like, comment, subscribe) and any suggestions for artists you'd like to see on the pod.
https://www.youtube.com/@apathunfolding

I'm focusing on Youtube but you can get to the rest of the services here: https://apathunfolding.podlink.to/ahee

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A Path Unfolding with Jesse Brede

Free Download: http://music.gravitasrecordings.com/album/def-con-21-the-official-soundtrack
 
DEF CON (defcon.org), one of the worlds largest and oldest annual hacking conferences, in association with Gravitas Recordings are proud to present 2013's DEF CON soundtrack. This is a free/pay-what-you-can donation based released, where 100% of the generated revenue will be going to straight to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF, eff.org), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit dedicated to protecting our Internet freedoms and privacy. 

We hope you enjoy this! If you do, ** please consider donating. ** 

Oh, and be careful not to do anything too shady while rocking out to this. They're watching ;)

Follow BREDE:
Website: http://www.bredemusic.com
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jessebrede
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bredemusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessebrede

Follow Gravitas Recordings:
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Crush On [FREE DL]

In this episode Matt is joined by Jesse Brede. Jesse is a DJ, Producer, and founder of Gravitas Recordings, a label based out of Austin that focuses on psychedelic bass music and IDM. During the conversation the two discuss being founders of independent labels and the passion that drives their mission. From psychedelic tales to experience in the industry, we learn the story behind how Jesse built Gravitas. Additionally the two share valuable advice for artists looking to build a career from their music.

Some highlights include:
-Jesse’s time at Burning Man
-How Gravitas was founded & named
-Jesse’s story with psychedelics
-Curating the sound of Gravitas Recordings
-The passion behind creating a company
-The qualities of a successful artist
-Using Social Media as an artist
-Limited Edition Merch
-Choosing a Manager

Find Jesse: http://twitter.com/jessebrede
https://music.gravitasrecordings.com/
https://gravitascreate.com/

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XA029 // Building A Record Label w/ Jesse Brede (Gravitas Recordings)

Alabaster Dub (feat. Naveen Iyer / Venkat) - Sub Swara
Vaccine - Phaeleh Remix - Atrium
Lounge - Geiomix - Phaeleh
Islands (Nosaj Thing Remix) - The XX
San Francisco (The Rhythm) - Eskmo
Airy Dub - Heyoka
Turn Away feat Dandelion - LV
Somatic Frequencies (Remix by J.Tonal of The Flying Skulls) - MO2
Constructing the Absence - Sub Swara
Come Around (Mimosa) - Collie Budz
Griot feat Samba - An-ten-nae
Brok Owt - Distinction
Fresh (Brede Mashup) - 6 Tre G
Chem - Heyoka
Im A Star (Brede Mash) - Jeremih
Gangsteppin - Marty Party
Bang That - An-ten-nae
Where is my Mind (Bassnectar Remix) - The Pixies
King Prawn - Opiou
Irma Verp feat Masia One - ill.gates, Meesha
Hammer - Vibesquad
Rock On (Nosaj Thing) - Freeland
Micron - Heyoka
Whats it Worth (Jaswho Remix) - Goddess Alchemy Project
Forever (Nosaj Thing) - Drake 

RAW - Brede - January 2010 (Dubstep and Glitch Hop Mix)

Jesse Brede is the owner of Lion's Share Digital, a full-service digital agency, Gravitas Recordings, an electronic music label, Gravitas Create, electronic music education, and co-founder of Pivotal Agency artist management and bookings. Lion's Share works with world-class brands, festivals, artists, and creatives. Gravitas has released 190 albums, eps, and compilations. He’s managed CloZee, Beats Antique, Desert Dwellers, Dirtwire, and Bluetech.
 
Jesse is also a UGURUS client.

The Digital Agency Show

E283: How To Handle a Brand-New Challenge With Clients - with Jesse Brede

It's been over a year since I put out an official mix. It's been a very busy time for me. Running Gravitas Recordings, playing a fair amount of shows, starting a new web agency, Lion's Share Digital, and just recently a booking agency, Temporal Talent. I'm planning to pick up the pace again and do a mix every month or two. I'm calling the series "Fresh Cuts" and it's really just a way for me to highlight upcoming Gravitas music and talented producers that I believe in. This mix features a ton of Gravitas artists as well as close friends and producers that I know and love.

This mix was also featured on Noiseporn.com and Hypersonic Radio. Big shout out to them for all their support and help. 

Stream on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=27yR99C7sa0

Read the full Noiseporn article.  http://www.noiseporn.com/2014/05/noiseporn-mix-episode-04-brede/

Tracklisting:

1. Synthetic Epiphany - “Icarus feat. CoMa” - Self Release - 0:00
2. The Digital Connection - “The Way I Remember” - Gravitas Recordings - 5:40
3. Haywyre - “Time (feat. CoMa)” - Monstercat - 7:50
4. Soulular - “Cocoa Butter” - Massive Ideas - 10:15
5. Of The Trees - “Last Request” - Gravitas Recordings - 12:35
6. Perkulat0r - “Ascension” - Gravitas Recordings - 14:27
7. Hypha - “Supra” - Gravitas Recordings - 17:52
8. Pyramid Juke - “Diamonds” - Smog Records - 20:15
9. Insightful - “It's All In My Head” - Self Release - 21:10
10. ill-esha - “Crossroads” - Gravitas Recordings - 23:12
11. Minnesota - “Indian Summer (Feat. G Jones)” - Self Release 26:47
12. Dub Fx - “The Sky” - Convoy Agency - 28:23
13. Beenie Man - “Dancehall Queen (Morillo 'Go Girl' ReFix)” - Bootleg - 33:10
14. Cryptex - “Trouble Season” - Gravitas Recordings - 34:46
15. Rage Against The Machine - “Bulls On Parade (Team Awesome Remix)” - Bootleg - 36:28
16. Dubvirus - “Breathe (Original Mix)” - Street Ritual - 40:00
17. Perkulat0r - “Crushmode (ft. WET PAiNT)” - Gravitas Recordings - 42:52
18. Gregory Porter - “Work Song (Beat Fatigue Refunk)” - Self Release - 44:16
19. Artifakts - “Rock My Soul Final” - Self Release - 46:19
20. Buzz Junior - “Everybody (Sunshine Day)” - Gravitas Recordings - 47:40
21. Habstrakt - “Listen (Original Mix)” - Disciple Records - 51:30
22. Rook - “Over Under” - Muti Music - 53:15
23. Flechette - “Bones” - Self Release - 54:45
24. CloZee - “Inner Peace” - Glitch Hop Community - 59:05
25. Warp9 - “AstroDisco (Funkanomics RMX)” - Adapted Records 1:002:22
26. The McMash Clan - “Swing Break (feat. Kate Mullins) (Opiuo feat. Russ Liquid Remix)” - Circus 2.5 - 1:04:14
27. Pretty Lights - “Total Fascination (Defunk Remix Instrumental)” - 1:06:10
28. Stickybuds & Featurecast - “3-6-9” - Self Release - 1:07:05
29. Aerosmith - “Sweet Emotion (Samples Remix)” - Self Release - 1:09:35
30. Astro Raph - “Eternal Spirit” - Gravitas Recordings - 1:12:40
31. Rolling Stones - “Gimmie Shelter (Marvel Years Remix)” - Self Release - 1:14:55

Follow BREDE:
Website: http://bredemusic.com
Gravitas Website: http://gravitasrecordings.com
SoundCloud: @jessebrede
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bredemusic
Twitter: twitter.com/jessebrede
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Fresh Cuts 001 [Featured on NoisePorn.com]

June's edition of Fresh Cuts is a bit of a creeper.  Some of my favorite tunes on the mix are Zeds Dead's remix of Broken Bells "Holding On for Life", LDRU fire remix of Miami Horror's "Real Slow", Morillo's track "Bangalore" of his new EP from Muti Music, and Perkulat0r's "Hyrdo". Enjoy and leave me a comment if you are feeling it. 

Tracklisting:

Sexual Chocolate Intro - 0:00
ID - ID - 0:30
Dub Fiend - Murda [World A Music VIP]  - 4:15
Occult - Kuru - 6:35
Dandelion - Ignite Electric - 9:00
Defunk- Save The Last Dance - 12:05
Hot Noizes - Ad-lib - 14:42
Hucci - The Fall - 17:00
Pyramid Juke & Ookay - Yen - 19:00
Bawdy - Everyday  - 20:00
Seamoon - Moonkaba - 22:22
Broken Bells - Holding On for Life (Zeds Dead Remix) - 24:52
Miami Horror  - Real Slow (LDRU Remix) - 28:50
Morillo - Bangalore - 32:15
Spoken Bird & Urple Eeple - Gallantry - 34:00
Wency Freak - Booty Bounce - 36:08
Warp9 - BowWowWow (Lets get Funkdoobiest) - 38:45
Beat Fatigue - The Eastern Blues - 40:45
Gene Krupa - Ball of Fire (Mr Jennings remix) - 42:00
Cutty Ranks - Limb By Limb (DJ Skeetz x DJ Mozes x DJ Flip-One x DJ Scrvp - ReggaeTwerk) - 43:22
Perkulat0r - Hydro - 45:45
Illectrix- The Real Deal - 47:42
K-Lab- Grimewarp - 50:46
Opiuo - Clumpy Cider - 53:22
Revolvr, Genisis, - Unstoppable (feat. Splitbreed) - 56:12
Celestiate - Breathe (Ft. Veela) - 58:46

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Fresh Cuts 002

What a joy and privilege to open for one of my all time favorite groups, The Glitch Mob. Big love to Real Music, Concourse Project, Onhell, Lord Genmu, Kelly & Andrew Parsons, and the Austin electronic music scene.

Tracklisting:
1 Medusa (Original Mix) - Sylph. (Shanti Planti)
2 Sapped (Original Mix) - Of The Trees, EAZYBAKED (EAZYBAKED)
3 F*CK EM (feat. OBLUE) (Original Mix) - M?STIC, OBLUE (Bassrush Records)
4 Inner Sanctum (Original Mix) - Mystic State (Artikal Music UK)
5 The Last Lotus (Original Mix) - Mystic State (Deep Dark & Dangerous)
6 Jaunty (Original Mix) -Tsimba, G-Space (40oz Records)
7 Read Me (Original Mix) - Brodinski, Reddo (Create Music Group)
8 422 (Original Mix) - Ternion Sound (DUPLOC)
9 Shake Junt (Original Mix) - Distinct Motive (Drama Club Recordings)
10 Hood (Original Mix) - bd hbt, yojas, Kurei (Below The Surface)
11 Elevate (Original Mix) - Jalaya, XotiX (Bassrush Records)
12 Yung Tumbo (Original Mix) - Chmura (Wormhole Music Group)
13 It Made Me Fearless (ASHEZ Remix) - L*o*J(Lowly (CMG))
14 When I Drop (Original Mix) - Buzz Junior, Ashez (Trap Party)
15 Shake It (Original Mix) - Secret Recipe, XotiX (Wormhole Music Group)
16 Eye For An I (Lil Fish Remix) - Savej (Gravitas Recordings)
17 Deeper - Zingara (Gravitas Recordings)
18 What U Do - Slyph. (The Rust Music)
19 Cronos (Original Mix) - Two Fingers, MUADEEP 
20 Palm Reader (Original Mix) - CVLNRST (Renraku)
21 Axolotl (Original Mix) - crawdad sniper (The Rust Music)
22 Sound (Original Mix) - Ashez (Boy Records)
23 The Way To Do It (Original Mix) - rSUN (Jadu Dala)
24 Level Up feat. Rider Shafique (Original Mix) - Rider Shafique, Vromm (Critical Music)
25 Lighthouse (Eyezic Remix) - Quix (Lowly (CMG))
26 Time To Get Paid (Original Mix) - Mizzo (Zone Records)
27 6AM In Miami (Original Mix) - Mizzo (ElectroBreakz)
28 Out Tonight (Extended Mix) - Neon Steve, Black Caviar (SPINNIN' RECORDS)
29 Dirty Games (Girl Unit Remix) - Lektor Scopes (Night Slugs)
30 Poison (Original Mix) - Smokey Bubblin' B
31 Back To Bassline (Original Mix) - Jiro, Orebeat (Distorsion Records)
32 Blast Off (Original Mix) - Bowser, FM-3 (Elektroshok Records)
33 Thinkin of You (Original Mix) - Baauer, Party Favor, Dylan & Harry (Ultra)
34 Satellites (Original Mix) - My Nu Leng (Wavelengths)
35 Organ Doctor (Original Mix) - Nasty J (Noizion Recordz)
36 Yesterdays (Original Mix) - Effin (Create Music Group)
37 Temple - Orenda (Gravitas Recordings)
38 A Misty Morning - LIL FISH (Gravitas Recordings)
39 Counting (Original Mix) - Princess Superstar, Hamdi (Deadbeats)

Glitch Mob Opening Set

Number Tres! These are getting really fun. I've been digging a ton of new sounds and producers. As usual, I tried to take the vibe, styles and story as many places as I could. Big love to all the producers that made this amazing music, without your hours in the studio I'd have nothing to play. Enjoy!

Tracklisting w download links:
How to Destroy Angels- Ice Age (feat. deadmau5) [deadmau5 Remix]
Synthetic Epiphany - Ancients - http://bit.ly/UEMnI2
Wolf-e-Wolf- Skunk Trunk - Forth coming on MalLabel - http://bit.ly/UEMqmV
Bleep Bloop & The OriGinALz - De Fiver V. A.- http://bit.ly/UEMqUd
Bit Deff - Voodoo (Original Mix) - http://bit.ly/UEMtPV
Mugsy! - Animal - Gravitas Recordings - http://bit.ly/UEMx1P
Psymbionic - Silkscreen ft. Soulular (ill-esha Remix) - http://bit.ly/UEMB1C
Mugsy! - Simple - Gravitas Recordings - http://bit.ly/UEMx1P
Banks- Before I Ever Met You
Minnesota & G Jones- Thunderdome - http://bit.ly/XmOG4b
ill-esha - Crossroads (Buku Remix) - Gravitas Recordings - Out August 19th
G Jones - Ring the Alarm - http://bit.ly/XmOOQX
ill-esha - Open Heart Surgery (ChrisB. Remix) - Gravitas Recordings - Out August 19th
Zeds Dead - Dead Price (feat. Sean Price)
Skope - Give A Fuck (Royal Blood Remix) - Adapted Records - http://bit.ly/XmOWA2
Mims - Like This (LNK 'Good Girls' Bootleg) - http://bit.ly/XmOZMc
AttA - Can't Sleep Lovin' feat. Fractal Sky  - http://bit.ly/XmP5Dr
Crazy Daylight - Do You Like Dancing (Original Mix)
24k - Wolf-e-Wolf - Forth coming on MalLabel - http://bit.ly/UEMqmV
 Skrillex - Stranger
Tech N9ne - Fragile (Huglife's Unthugged Mix) - http://bit.ly/XmPvtI

Fresh Cuts 003

Donate and Download: http://music.gravitasrecordings.com/album/open-heart-surgery-the-remixes
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After the successes of her Open Heart Surgery LP, Canada-to-Colorado transplant ill-esha is back on Gravitas Recordings with a fresh collection of remixes for OHS. In contrast to the pure, heartfelt originals, these thirteen freshly re-imagined versions pack a serious punch, yet manage to maintain a soulful vibe throughout. The sultry songstress commissioned talent from around the world for the release, including Buku, Mr. Bill, Amp Live, and Russ Liquid, plus a ton of Gravitas favorites such as Psymbionic, ChrisB., CloZee, The Digital Connection, Perkulat0r and more. Arriving August 19th, the new album promises something for fans of both ill-esha's vocal prowess as well as her hypnotic, bass-driven beats, and will be available as a pay-what-you-want download.
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Follow ill-esha:
Website: http://ill-esha.com/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ill-esha
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ill.esha.music
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ill_esha

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Website: http://gravitasrecordings.com
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/gravitas-recordings
Youtube: http://youtube.com/gravitasrecordings
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gravitasrecordings
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GravitasMusic


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ill-esha - Dominoes (Brede & The Digital Connection)

A dubstep remix of the class track - "Ass N Titties" by DJ Assualt.

Brede &amp; Steinman - Two Asses  Fo Titties

This was my set at Vulcan Gas Company before The Glitch Mob played during the 2nd weekend of Austin City Limits Festival. It was an absolutely insane night that included seeing them perform their full stage show at ACL, hanging on the tour bus, a golf cart police escort out of the festival, mad dash to the club and playing while Ed setup all their gear.

Big love to The Mob, Bobby Clay, C3, Vulcan Gas Company and everyone that came out to the sold out show. Those are the nights that I live for as a DJ. 

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Fresh Cuts - Opening Set for The Glitch Mob At Vulcan Gas Company

Late night smoke session for no other reason than to feel the music. Music is Love. 

Tracklisting:

NO DIGGITY (ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM RMX)- Elephant in the Room
Screwed On ft. D Double E - Starkey
The Messenger - TroyBoi
Seismic Turf ft Mythicalifornian - Thriftworks
Supra (Trevor Kelly Remix) - Hypha
Toff Taf - nico luminous
Shoulder Lick Machine (Mad Zach Remix)
Life feat. Gift of Gab and Syreneiscreamy (K+Lab Remix)	- Opiuo	
Tomb Ric	- Darkwhyte
Abductive - Soulacybin
Quantic Difference - Push/Pull
Finding Our Bliss - Androcell
HMU ft. Clay Parnell & Rory "Sweet Boy" Dolan - Space Jesus
Asanga's Path	- Wu Wei
Slither (VibeSquaD Remix)- Psymbionic
Loco Ono (Bassnectar & Stylust Beats Remix)- Bassnectar

Fresh Cuts - 004 - December 2014

In this conversation, Jesse Brede and Gabrielle Watson, known as A Hundred Drums, explore the complexities of diversity and representation in the music industry. She shares her new role at Beatport to create and foster diversity. Gabrielle shares her journey as a DJ and producer, discussing the challenges she faces as a woman of color in a predominantly white male space. They delve into the importance of community, the impact of raving on personal identity, and the need for safe spaces for underrepresented voices. The conversation highlights the pressures of representation and the underlying politics within the music industry, emphasizing the need for change and inclusivity. Gabriele also shares her journey in the music industry, focusing on the evolution of B-Side, the challenges faced in event promotion, and the importance of intention and community. She discusses the impact of significant events like the Ghost Ship Fire and the pandemic on the music scene, as well as her personal growth as a producer and DJ. 


Chapters
00:00 - Navigating Diversity in the Music Industry  
02:57 - The Journey of 100 Drums  
05:52 - Building Community and Representation  
09:09 - Challenges of Being Underrepresented  
12:01 - Personal Experiences and Growth  
14:55 - The Impact of Raving on Identity  
18:11 - Creating Safe Spaces in Music  
1:01 - The Pressure of Representation  
24:14 - The Politics of the Music Industry  
29:35 - Navigating the Complexities of Being an Ally  
30:04 - The Evolution of B-Side: A Journey Through Events  
31:02 - From Small Beginnings to Major Events  
32:25 - Challenges and Triumphs in Event Promotion  
33:21 - The Impact of the Ghost Ship Fire on the Scene  
35:38 - Transitioning Through the Pandemic: A New Era for B-Side  
38:00 - The Rise of a Producer: Key Releases and Collaborations  
40:52 - Reimagining B-Side: A New Direction Post-Pandemic  
43:14 - The Hardships and Rewards of Independent Promotion  
44:40 - The Importance of Intention in the Music Industry  
48:02 - Opportunities with Major Brands: The Super Bowl Experience

Follow A Hundred Drums:
- Official Website: https://www.ahundreddrums.com/
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ahundreddrums
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahundreddrums
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahundreddrums
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahundreddrums/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dUCaUhp2RZRXrwOyUnHxQ

A Hundred Drums: Breaking Barriers Through Community and Diversity

Jesse Brede and Mark Rubin, aka Somatoast, explore the multifaceted journey of being an artist in today's world. They discuss the balance between creativity and management, resilience in the face of challenges, and the evolution of artistic presentation in the digital age. Mark shares his experiences with social media satire, self-management, and AI's impact on music creation. The dialogue emphasizes the need for artists to adapt, learn, and find joy in their craft while navigating modern marketing complexities.

Key Takeaways:
• Management as a second creative outlet
• Hurricane experience changing outlook on humanity
• Evolution of artistic presentation into a cohesive brand
• Exploring new musical directions for deeper creativity
• Using social media satire to cope with pressures
• Self-management for personal growth and learning
• The importance of caring deeply about your own projects
• Finding joy in the creative process
• AI collaboration as the future of music production
• Navigating modern marketing challenges

Chapters:
00:00 The Duality of Creativity and Management
00:59 Resilience in the Face of Adversity
06:11 The Evolution of Artistic Presentation
09:04 Exploring New Musical Directions
15:00 The Satirical Lens of Social Media
22:05 Navigating the Challenges of Modern Marketing
30:04 The Journey of Self-Management
40:59 The Future of Music and AI Collaboration

Follow Somatoast:
Bandcamp: https://somatoast.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TRPicyLGbAF5nBjAOTezT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somatoast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somatoast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/somatoast

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Somatoast: Authenticity in the Algorithm Age

In this conversation, Jesse Brede and Tony Moss explore the intersection of music, spirituality, and healing through ayahuasca ceremonies. They discuss the profound influence of Tony's musical background, the transformative power of ayahuasca, and the role of music in creating a healing environment. The conversation also delves into the creation of the I Am Life music label, the significance of gratitude in personal healing, and the release of Tony's new album, Joy, which aims to blend various musical influences into a cohesive experience. Tony explores the profound impact of music on social experiences, the definition and essence of medicine music, and the collaborative process of creating music with notable artists. He emphasizes the importance of trust in the producer-artist relationship, the central theme of joy in his work, and the duality of life experiences. The discussion also touches on the sensual connection with nature and the artistic expression of masculinity.

Chapters
00:00 Musical Influences and Unique Background
05:49 Ayahuasca and Spiritual Transformation
11:52 The Role of Music in Ceremony
18:01 Creating the I Am Life Music Label
23:50 The Power of Gratitude and Healing
29:54 The Joy Album: A Musical Journey
36:35 The Power of Music in Social Settings
37:35 Defining Medicine Music
38:29 The Essence of Medicine Music
39:30 Collaborations with Notable Artists
41:19 The Journey of Song Creation
43:28 The Role of a Producer
50:13 Trust and Collaboration in Music Production
56:08 Joy as a Central Theme
01:00:28 Embracing Duality and Paradox
01:07:30  The Sensual Connection with Nature

Follow Tony Moss:
https://www.tonymoss.me/
https://iamlife.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mosstony
https://linktr.ee/tonymoss
https://www.iamlifeproject.org/

Tony Moss: Crafting Joy Through Sound

Join us for a candid conversation with Jorge Brea, CEO of ⁠Symphonic Distribution⁠, as we dive deep into what it really takes for independent artists to make waves in today’s music landscape. Jorge shares hard-earned insights on why consistency matters, how building your music catalog is like investing in real estate, and why treating your art as a business is non-negotiable. We get into the nuts and bolts of digital distribution, the evolving role of artist development, and what sets Symphonic apart from the pack.
From the explosive growth of Latin American music to the challenges posed by AI and streaming fraud, Jorge doesn’t hold back. We talk about the real risks of artificial streaming, how tools like StreamSafe are fighting back, and why authenticity will always win in the age of AI. Plus, Jorge opens up about the importance of mentorship, building a strong team, and finding the right partners to help you grow.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry stories, and a whole lot of inspiration for independent artists ready to carve out their own path.


Links: 
⁠https://symphonic.com/⁠
⁠https://jorgebrea.com/⁠
⁠https://www.instagram.com/symjorge/⁠
⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgeebrea/⁠


00:00 The Importance of Consistency in Music Distribution
02:59 Building a Music Catalog as Real Estate
05:52 Understanding Digital Distribution and Its Role
09:14 The Unique Value of Symphonic Distribution
11:51 Artist Development and the Role of DSPs
15:11 Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Music Genres
17:58 Expanding into Latin American Markets
21:08 The Future of Music Distribution and Challenges Ahead
24:10 Addressing Fraud and AI in Music Distribution
32:02 The Impact of AI on Authentic Branding
35:52 Navigating the Challenges of Artificial Streaming
39:07 Leveraging Technology for Business Intelligence
41:55 The Importance of Mentorship and Team Dynamics
49:03 Funding Strategies and Business Growth
53:46 Staying True to the Mission of Supporting Artists

Jorge Brea: Consistency Is Your Secret Weapon

Fresh off the afterglow of LIB 2025,I realized I never uploaded my set from the Stacks from 2024. Enjoy

Brede LIB The Stacks 2024

In this episode of A Path Unfolding, Jesse Brede interviews Poranguí, a multifaceted artist whose journey spans various cultures and musical influences. Poranguí shares his experiences growing up between Brazil and the United States, highlighting how his diverse background has shaped his identity and artistic expression. He discusses the transformative power of music as a healing force and the importance of improvisation in live performances. The conversation delves into the relationship between technology and ancestral sound, emphasizing the significance of the human body as an instrument. Poranguí's commitment to creating unique, live experiences through music serves as a testament to the unifying and empowering nature of sound. In this conversation, Poranguí shares his journey as a musician and the intricate technology behind his performances. He discusses the evolution of his sound setup, emphasizing the importance of connection with the audience. The dynamic partnership with Ashley, who adds a unique energy to their performances, is explored, highlighting the balance of masculine and feminine energies on stage. Poranguí also delves into his experiences with plant medicine, particularly Ayahuasca, and reflects on the future of ceremonial practices in the context of modern music culture. In this conversation, Poranguí shares his journey of integrating music and medicine, discussing the impact of his work with ayahuasca and the creation of the Music is Medicine platform. He emphasizes the importance of music as a healing tool and its potential to foster connection and empathy. The discussion also covers his Brazil land project aimed at creating a sanctuary for music and healing, as well as the therapeutic potential of the Kuya Sessions, a music project designed for use in ketamine therapy.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Poranguí
01:41 Cultural Roots and Early Influences
06:22 The Power of Music as Medicine
11:08 Improvisation and Live Performance
15:11 Facing Uncertainty and Creativity
19:52 Bridging Technology and Ancestral Sound
25:35 The Instrument of the Body
30:13 Technology and Live Performance Rig
31:09 Crafting the Perfect Sound: Poranguí's Tech Journey
36:19 The Dynamic Duo: Poranguí and Ashley's Creative Partnership
49:11 Exploring Plant Medicine: A Journey Through Ayahuasca
01:00:01 The Future of Ceremony: Balancing Tradition and Modernity
01:01:53 The Journey of Music and Medicine
01:04:44 Creating Music as Medicine
01:07:37 Empowering Through Music Retreats
01:10:40 The Brazil Land Project
01:20:12 The Kuya Sessions and Therapeutic Music

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Sound Bites
"Music is able to really transcend that."
"How do I come into any place with music?"
"Improvisation keeps us all on the edge of our seat."
"Cultivating our resiliency is essential."
"We are all creating a field of coherency."
"Music has the power to unify people."
"The human body is the most complex instrument."
"Our birthright is to be musical."
"Technology is a descendant of fire."
"Improvisation is my commitment to live performance."
"I have a machine pedal board that I've created."
"I want to offer this to other people."
"Music is the soundtrack of our lives."
"We're all searching for meaning and connection."
"Music is sustainable, it's an infinite resource."
"Music is essential in the ketamine space."
"This is my Dharma."
"Listen to your heart first."

Poranguí: The Healing Power of Music

A mix I made for the 3 year celebration of https://plug.dj/suicidesheep-chillroom

I'll probably pull it down a few days from now. Download if you want it. 

Just Chill

BREDE's tune for the forthcoming Gravitas Recordings Compilation.  

Paragon

April mix for my Proton Radio show "RAW".  
    
    I recently bought a Mac Book Pro. I upgraded to Albeton 8 and I’ve been spending some serious time in the studio.  I’ve always DJed using either turntables or cd players.  I’ve used CD players for the last two years along with Serato.  I really enjoy Serato because it opened me up to play any and all genres.  In fact, I don’t even think about genres any more, I can just mash songs together and see how they come out.
    
    With my move to Ableton, I’m really just trying to push my boundaries and self imposed limitations.  Live allows you to look sections of a track, skip parts all together and really dig into each and every track and make it your own.  Re-Edits are super easy, pretty much every track because a re-edit.  I can lay a 8 bar loop of an electro track on top of a deep house track and it becomes a whole new song.
    
    The mix is by no means perfect and I’m sure no more or less people will like or dislike it.  The point is that I’m trying to keep myself interested and motivated in djing by exploring technology.  I’m looking forward to the APC-40 and playing with Ableton in front of people.

RAW - Brede - APRIL 2009

I’m feeling accomplished, RAW is starting to gain some traction.  I’ve gotten a few emails and comments from people that really appreciate what I’ve been trying to do.  Check out this video of <a href="http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb090507z-trip" target="_blank">Z-Trip featured on KCRW</a>.  He said something that really stuck out at me, that in the early days of DJing, people played everything and that its important to throw curveballs to keep people interested.  For me, its much more enjoyable to seek out new and unusual tunes and styles than stick to one or two genres.

01 Various Artist – Hater [Xl]
02 Roommate, Noah D – The Bassman [S.c.u.m.]
03 Sully – Duke St Dub [Meta-syn]
04 Slim Thug – I Run
05 Joker – Do It
06 Kid Cudi Ft Collie Budz – Day & Nite [Kapsize]
07 Pantyraid – Beba [Marine Parade]
08 Pantyraid – Get The Money [Marine Parade]
09 Pretty Lights – Hot Like Sauce
10 J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science – Alive (King Most Remix) [Om]
11 Pretty Lights – Finally Moving (Remix)
12 Mochipet – Mochipet Vs. Missy Elliot [Daly City]
13 The Bloody Beetroots – Butter [Dim Mak]
14 D’ Secret Svc – Tight Jenas – Fukkk Offf Remix[Buzzard Gulch]
15 Classixx, Villains – I’m On It Feat Obo [Buzzard Gulch]
16 Freeland – Morning Sun[Marine Parade]

RAW - Brede - May 2009

Enjoy this live recording of my set from the Elements stage at Euphoria 2017. Euphoria is absolutely my favorite Texas festival. Their commitment to bringing in fresh and exciting talent always shows. Their lineups aren't a carbon copy of the top name artists playing every single artist. 

This set was an early one on Sunday where I shared the stage with The Widdler, ill-esha, The Funk Hunters and Zeds Dead. 

Tracklisting:
Bob Marley - Sun Is Shining (The Dub Version)
Sleeper - Spread Out (Original Mix)
Headphone Activist - Cloud City
Stooki Sound	- Endz (Original Mix)
Sorrow - Mandolin Man
Morillo - Jungle Patrol feat. PAWZ
ill.Gates - More Tea (Liquid Stranger Remix)
Trevor Kelly - Swerve
Sleeper, Thelem - Squeeze Off (Original Mix)
Mudra - Ekajaṭā
David Starfire - Lapis (ft. Shri) (An-ten-nae remix)
La Cima Ao Castelo - Rancho de Monsanto (SOOHAN Remix)
Dub Fiend - Murda [World A Music VIP]
Bassnectar, ATLiens - Interlock (Original Mix)
UZ - Frontier (Original Mix)
Shlump -	On The Block
Of The Trees - Kick Back
Shreya Ghoshal - Silsila Ye Chaahat Ka (SOOHAN Remix)
Lil'Fish and CloZinger - Ghina
PIGEON HOLE - GANGSTA
Kozmo - Silent But Deadly (ShermGerm Remix)
Clockvice & Raine & Vorso - Clockvice & Raine & Vorso - Tudiskava
Mista Savona	- Kalonji Riddim
Benny Page, Sweetie Irie - They Should A Know (Reggae Mix)
Quantic, Flowering Inferno - A Life Worth Living feat. U-Roy, Alice Russell (Amit Remix)
Ed Solo, Deekline, Gala Orsborn - No No No feat. Gala Orsborn (Serial Killaz Remix)
Suku, Rumble - Siren Ft. Suku (Club Mix)
CloZee -	Harmony
Gesaffelstein - Hellifornia (Original Mix)
Barclay Crenshaw, The Cool Kids - U Are In My System (Original Mix)
COPYCATT - Survive (ft. Maksim)
Defunk - Bbe (Skope Remix)
CloZinger - Sinking

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Euphoria 2017

Jesse Brede is the founder of Gravitas Recordings, Gravitas Create, Pivotal Talent Agency, and Lion's Share Digital. In this episode, I'm joined by Jesse as he shares what it takes for artists to "make it" in today's industry: a long-term strategy, daily habits, and a rock-solid mindset.

Read full show notes + my takeaways here: http://edmprod.com/episode-53

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#53: Jesse Brede on Success Habits, Creative Structure, and Networking

My recorded mix from Art Outside 2017. What an amazing year. Getting to share the stage with Psymbionic, Somatoast, Happy Happy James, Ram-Z, Know Matter, Cloudchord, and Drrtywlvz was an honor.

Tracklisting coming soon.

Live @ Art Outside 2017

BREDE @ Art Outside 2017

I’ve been pushing even further into genres that are new and fresh to me including dubstep, trip hop, glitch, and laser rap.   I really like the few Joker tracks and I think the new Mos Def track is one of his best.  The Lupe Fiasco track at the end is remixed by Kraddy who is part of The Glitch Mob and is one sound that I’m really enjoying at the moment.  Overall, I think its a smooth mix with some bangers throughout.  Leave a comment and let us know what you think.

RAW - Brede - January 2009

I’m lazy this month and haven’t  created the playlist.  If you really care, leave me a comment and I’ll type it up.  Mix starts with Dubstep to 135 BPM techno dropping into some Electro and then some Dance Rock.  I like the idea of jumping from the rough Dubstep into techno, I don’t think people see how versatile Dubstep is at this point.  Its slow but fast, rough but gentle, or maybe I’m late to the game and that’s what everyone has been screaming for the last 2 and a half years.  Either way, I’m gonna keep playing with it like a teenager who found his dad’s playboy stash.

RAW - Brede - February 2009

   1. Fear(rez edit) – Adam Freeland
   2. . Caves – Nosaj Thing
   3. Coat of Arms – Nosaj Thing
   4. Bang The Floor – Mr. Scruff
   5. See That Boy Fly – J Dilla
   6. Tetris – Various Artists
   7. Make It Fast Mega Mix – Unadulterated Mix – J Dilla
   8. Liberty – Bounty Killer
   9. Let It – MeLo-X
  10. AWESOME feat. THE COOL KIDS – THE BLOODY BEETROOTS
  11. Godzilla New Year (David Starf) – Mochipet
  12. Godzila New Year (Nortec Remix) – Mochipet
  13. Red Dress (Remixed By The Glitch Mob) – TV On The Radio
  14. I Told Yall – J Dilla
  15. Hood Pass Intact – Dam Funk
  16. Rock On (Siriusmo Remix) – Freeland
  17. Sister Rose – Various Production Remix – Various Production


RAW - Brede - August 2009

A mix inspired by the death of J Dilla and the amazing tunes that Nosaj Thing has been putting out. Midway through takes a turn for the rough and digs into some glitchy goodness.
 
1. Fear(rez edit) – Adam Freeland
2. . Caves – Nosaj Thing
3. Coat of Arms – Nosaj Thing
4. Bang The Floor – Mr. Scruff
5. See That Boy Fly – J Dilla
6. Tetris – Various Artists
7. Make It Fast Mega Mix – Unadulterated Mix – J Dilla
8. Liberty – Bounty Killer
9. Let It – MeLo-X
10. AWESOME feat. THE COOL KIDS – THE BLOODY BEETROOTS
11. Godzilla New Year (David Starf) – Mochipet
12. Godzila New Year (Nortec Remix) – Mochipet
13. Red Dress (Remixed By The Glitch Mob) – TV On The Radio
14. I Told Yall – J Dilla
15. Hood Pass Intact – Dam Funk
16. Rock On (Siriusmo Remix) – Freeland
17. Sister Rose – Various Production Remix – Various Production

RAW - Brede - July 2009

Are we having fun yet?  Just an incredible amount of amazing music being put out at the moment and I couldn't be happier with the progress of Gravitas Recordings.

This set is a live mix from my 10th annual boat party in Austin, Tx.  One of my favorite days of the year and this year was no exception.  The music was on point with sets from Nico Luminous, DJ Manny, One4All and myself.  

Enjoy my Summer Heat!

Tracklisting:
High For This (PatrickReza Dubstep Remix) - Ellie Goulding
Furture Krunk - Wick-it the Instigator
We On (CRNKN Remix) - Ace Hood
Booty 2 The Ground - ƱZ x CRNKN
Same Damn Time (BUSTED by heRobust) - Future
Welcome to Jamrock (GRiZ Remix) - Damian Marley
Dance A$$ (Crushendo Remix) - Big Sean
Glitch Stomp ft. Max Hype - Protohype
Bodies - Lokid
California Love ft. Dr. Dre (Psymbionic Remix) - 2Pac
Unusual Entities (Cryptex Reglitch) - The Digital Connection
Shades of Funk - Kill Paris
I'm Free- Kill Paris
Under Rated - J Goon &amp; Fresney
Cumbia (Nickodemus Remix) - Empresarios
Ton of bricks (K+Lab Bootleg) - Tipper
Bass Now VIP - Stickybuds
Let's Dance (Goodgroove Remix) - David Bowie
Shake Yer Body - Drop-Goblin
In My Mind feat. Georgi Kay (K Theory Bootleg) - Ivan Gough &amp; Feenixpawl 

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Summer Heat

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We're super excited for this week's guest, Jesse Brede!  Jesse is the founder of @gravitas-recordings, Lion's Share Digital, and Pivotal Agency (where he helps manage @CloZee, @BeatsAntique, @dirtwire and many more).  Jesse calls in to discuss his business endeavors, and along the way shares tips and tricks for artists who are just starting out or who are looking to advance their careers within our digital world.  The man has a wealth of knowledge and his advice is honestly applicable across numerous creative fields.  We know you'll take something away from this one!

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GRP 030 - Jesse Brede - 01.25.19

I recently played a 30 minute set and felt that the mood of the venue was in some serious need of some funk.  The crowd responded and I realized I've yet to record a funk mix in all my years of djing.  The mixes are a bit rougher than my normal fair but I really like my track selection.  

1 Funky Intro - Badboe
2 Bring It Fast - Gramatik
3 Get It Right - Breakestra
4 How You Like Me Now?(Single Edit) - The Heavy
5 Baby I Got Your Money, Money, Money (Dj Medley Mashup) - Ol Dirty Bastard Vs. The O'Jays
6 Money (Feat. David Byrne, Chuck D, Ras Congo, Seu Jorge & Ztrip) - N.A.S.A.
7 Adir Adirim (Nickodemus Remix) - Balkan Beat Box
8 Peaceblaster 68 (Telepath Remix) - Sts9
9 Hot - Missy Elliot Vs Ratatat
10 My Bad - Badboe
11 Funk In The Air - Badboe
12 P.Y.X (Golden Bug Remix) - G.L.O.V.E.S.
13 Hip Hop To Funk (Feat. Badkat & Lady Daisey) (Omegaman Remix) - Ed Royal
14 Taking Over (Original Mix) - Tasmanian Disco Stampede
15 The Greasy Beat (Natural Funk Mix) - Claude Vonstroke Feat Bootsy Collins
16 New Moon Rising (Yacht Remix) - Wolfmother


RAW - Brede - September 2009 Pt 2 (Funk Mix)

Jesse Brede is an electronic music industry veteran. He's managed artists such as CloZee, Beats Antique, and Desert Dwellers as well as founded Gravitas Recordings/Create.

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The Mr. Bill Podcast - Episode 15 - Gravitas Recordings founder Jesse Brede

October is always a fun month, it gives me the motivation to try something different.This mix is a boiled down version of the tracks and producers that are setting my ears on fire for the last few months.Of note, Of Porcelain - Oaah's latest project, Jahcoozi - a grime group from the UK that Sedef, my girlfriend introduced me to, Beats Antique an amazing live act out of Cali, Samples - a super hot producer from Boulder, CO, Ill.esha who I found on Glitch.fm forums and not one but two dirty Prodigy remixes.Hope you enjoy the mix as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

       1 Of Porcelain - Signal The Captain
	2 Jahcoozi - Ali Mc Bills
	3 The Prodigy - Breathe (Numbernin6 Remix)
	4 Bassnectar - Art Of Revolution (Original Mix)
	5 Basement Jaxx - Raindrops (Joker &amp; Ginz Remix)
	6 Claude Vonstroke - Whos Afraid Of Detroit (Jsaxton'S Scared Remix)
	7 Beats Antique - She'S Looking For Something (Feat. Lynx And Janover)
	8 Beats Antique - Oriental Uno (Feat. Fanfara Kalashnikov)
	9 Ben Samples - Lil Wayne (Fireman (Samples Glitch Retouch))
	10 Freeland - Do You
	11 Bassnectar - Boombox (Bassnectar &amp; Ill.Gates Remix)
	12 Samples - Nolia Clap (Samples'S Caribbean Heat Remix)
	13 JmeJ- American Glitch
	14 Beats Antique - Mlk Mj Mashup W Pied Piper And Bk2
	15 Ill.esha - Diggity Remixxx
	16 Mochipet - Godzila New Year (Nortec Remix)
	17 Pretty Lights - Sunday School
	18 JmeJ- Glitch Jazz Final
	19 Samples - Poison (Samples Remedy)


RAW - Brede - October 2009 (Glitch Hop Mix)

I love Burning Man so much! It was so sad that it couldn't happen IRL this year but we made the best of it. I was invited to put together a set for Sonic Soul Tribe. This is about 80% Gravitas tunes and the rest is some tunes that I played at Burning Man last year. 

Much Love to you all!,
Jesse

Sonic Soul Tribe Virtual Burning Man 2020

For the last year and a half, I’ve been putting almost all of my creative energy into growing Gravitas Recordings.  There are so many incredibly talented producers and projects, that it’s just been a non-stop whirlwind of releases.  Releasing albums like ill-esha’s “Whiplash Recovery” and Neurovation were fulfilling in so many ways and truly new experiences that brought me a lot of joy and excitment.   As a result, I put DJing and Producing on the back-burner for the last year, but I’m ready to pick things back up and focus on my production and djing.

I present to you “This Is Hi-Fi” which is an adventurous mix of  24 tracks spanning almost every genre and mood that I enjoy including tracks from Bonobo, Desert Dwellers, PANTyRAiD, Bro Safari and a healthy diet of Gravitas artists like Marvel Years, Somatoast, Soundou, ill-esha, The OriGinALz, Wolf-e-Wolf and Soulular.  This mix was a challenge, I started off with Bonobo’s “Know  You”  at 124 BPM and worked my way up to 135 BPM, around the horn and drop into some melodic trap / trip hop infused beats and build up into some tougher midtempo energy tracks, ending up in house land again.

Tracklist:

Know You – Bonobo – Ninja Tune
Altitude – Justin Jay – Dirty Bird
Emperor feat. Kali (Maceo Plex Last Disco Remix) – Kali, Ali Love – Crosstown Rebels
SERVIN’ – SOULULAR - Gravitas Recordings
Bodhi Tree Dub (Desert Freak Mix) – Desert Dwellers
Schizophrenic Mystic – Somatoast – Gravitas Recordings
Rootsman Style - Sounduo - Gravitas Recordings
Rising Sun – Dubvirus – Street Ritual
Havation – Ill-Esha – Gravitas Recordings
VIBRATE – Soulular - Gravitas Recordings
Murkin’ – Wolf-e-Wolf – Gravitas Recordings
That’s the Spot – PANTyRAiD – Glass Air Records
The Drop – Bro Safari – Mad Decent
Harder, Better, Faster, Strong (The OriGinAlz Remix) – Daft Punk
Jah No Partial (Skream Remix) [feat. Flux Pavilion] – Major Lazer
Links ft ASAP Rocky & Phantogram (ill-esha Remix) – Big Boi
Tides of Babylon – Robotic Pirate Monkey
The East – Marvel Years – Gravitas Recordings
Easy Bling – Seeed vs. Cro vs Fugees vs Bob Marley
Warrior Sound – Ahab – Glitch Hop Community
To A New Earth – Kill Paris – OWSLA
Echos from Home (Nico Stojan Remix) – Benno Blome, Adrian Martin – Miniload
No Eyes Feat. Jaw – Claptone – Exploited

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This Is Hi-Fi Mixtape

Free Download: http://music.gravitasrecordings.com/album/virtus-in-sonus-ii

Gravitas Recordings presents volume 2 in the “Virtus In Sonus” series. "Virtus In Sonus" means “Power in Sound” or “Virtue through Sound”. The 22 track compilation is a collection of tunes from up and coming and established producers that Gravitas believes exude integrity in their music and lives. This compilation is meant to be listened to from start to finish as a complete work. Notice how each song plays off the next, the ordering and flow is intentional. 

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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.

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