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At 17, Complex Theory embarked on a journey he never intended to take. In 1999, his mother gave him his first set of turntables, as an early graduation gift, what she really gave him was the gift of expression. Complex Theory aka Jonathan Reeves began DJing in Columbia, SC. His belief in DJing is, "Im always looking to take constructive criticism, and pointers from anyone. The one thing I learned early on was, if you dont listen to what people have to say, then you will get stale, lose the love, and never push harder." Keeping this in mind, Jonathan began branching out to many other clubs in Columbia, Rock Hill, and Myrtle Beach, SC. In 2003, Jonathan grew tired of the normal day to day college life and found he might be better suited for other endeavors in the US Army. "I was working full time, sitting in class, and DJing part time to stay afloat.Oh, and drinking. He enlisted, left DJing as a memory, sold his equipment, and immediately deployed to Iraq from Fort Bliss within 2 weeks of arrival as Military Police. Jonathan said "I was so lost. Here I am, just barely able to legally drink, and now I'm holding a rifle in the middle of Baghdad. I didn't know what to think, except just get home.".  In 2005, while stationed in El Paso, TX a chance meeting led Jonathan back to music. In 2005, while in a music forum, he ran into the former owner of Dust Traxx Chicago. Charles and Jonathan became close friends and encouraged Jonathan to begin DJing again with a mutual friend of his. After a 2 year break, Jonathan was once again drawn back into DJing. He began playing several different venues in El Paso, TX. He played anywhere and everywhere he could just to play. In 2006, Jonathan voluntarily deployed once again to Iraq and never touched the decks again. In 2011, after struggles from his combat experiences, a stressful job as a Recruiter, and no healthy outlets, he once again returned to music simply, as he puts it "to find the closest alternative to an adrenaline rush of combat that I get when I crush a set...except without all the explosions, rounds, and heavy ass gear..." He now resides in Columbia, SC, as a disabled combat veteran and married with his 15 year old son and 11 year old daughter...who is already getting the itch to learn. "My son, Mason, must be either standing next to me when I play at home, or directly behind me, or he's pissed...unless I drop a track he digs and then he's jamming and getting down to it..."  Contact Jonathan directly at (803) 261-6411 or through any links below!

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Ali Prod's music may best be defined as a sound trip that transcends boundaries. His ability to create fascinating and evocative soundscapes demonstrates his talent as a great musical visionary. Whether he's experimenting with elaborate synth patterns or constructing captivating basslines and drums.

Drawing inspiration from a wide spectrum of musical inspirations, Ali Prod masterfully builds his compositions to encompass the spirit of electronic music. His ability to smoothly blend aspects of various electronic music genres into his compositions produces a unique and interesting listening experience. With every beat, Ali Prod transports listeners to a different dimension, where the throbbing rhythms and catchy melodies take center stage. 

In the domain of electronic music, Ali Prod is a force to be reckoned with. His ability to push the boundaries of the genre while staying true to its roots sets him apart from the pack. With his infectious beats and enchanting melodies, Ali Prod continues to leave an indelible impact on the electronic music landscape, attracting audiences with his unique style and unquestionable ability.

Kenan Ali Erkan, known professionally as Ali Prod™, is an independent artist, audio engineer, and abstract painter based in Rochester, NY. Since 2019, he has written, composed, produced, mixed, and mastered music entirely from his home studio — releasing across genres ranging from experimental electronic and hip hop to industrial rock and psychedelic sound design.



The name Ali Prod comes from his middle name, Ali, and reflects both his heritage and his full creative role: producer, engineer, and composer. But Ali's journey started long before his beats — he picked up guitar at age 14 and dreamed of forming a rock band. That dream would evolve, fracture, and reform through years of experimentation, identity shifts, and betrayal by the very platforms meant to support artists.



After learning Logic Pro X in 2018, Ali began releasing music under two separate artist personas to explore different genres. His experimental electronic and hip-hop productions were released as Ali Prod, while his rock and metal compositions were released under the alias Talaria — a persona rooted in myth and distortion. His debut album Mercury launched under Talaria, with the breakout track “Purgatory” reaching 20,000 Spotify streams within months. Drawing inspiration from Greek, Norse, and Arthurian mythologies, Talaria embodied Ali’s industrial rock side, while Ali Prod became the vehicle for his beat-making, engineering, and multi-genre production.



In 2020 and again in 2022, Ali's catalog was removed from streaming platforms after being falsely accused of "streaming fraud" — without evidence, appeal, or accountability. Royalties were withheld. His name was erased.

Rather than give up, Ali fought back.
He rebuilt from scratch.



In 2023-2024, Ali dropped the genre-blending album trilogy Mercury, Intergalactic War Criminal, and Satanic Panic — three experimental projects released on SoundCloud. While Mercury explored abstract themes of ascension and memory, Intergalactic War Criminal confronted dystopian politics, and Satanic Panic served as both a satirical diss and artistic retaliation. The final album used distorted textures, provocative titles, and industrial undertones to call out injustice in the industry while rejecting conformity. The trilogy became a turning point — not just musically, but spiritually — solidifying Ali's identity as a fearless, multi-genre creator unafraid to weaponize sound against silence.


He registered his name, protected his works under full legal copyright, and began releasing independently — refusing to let algorithmic bias or industry negligence define his value.

In 2023, Ali returned to SoundCloud and launched his own website to ensure full creative and legal control. He now operates outside the traditional system, growing a multi-platform network and working on his most ambitious project yet: the upcoming album Brain Chemistry, alongside the artist-authored legislative proposal The Artist Rights & Platform Accountability Act — a landmark policy addressing fraud accusations, metadata abuse, and artist protection in the streaming age.



In addition to music, Ali is an abstract painter, drawing inspiration from Jackson Pollock and the expressionist movement. His art and music share a common thread: chaos, truth, and reclamation of the self.

Ali Prod™ represents more than a name.
It’s a statement of survival, ownership, and vision.
And he's just getting started.

(I am a very passionate artist, audio engineer, producer, musician, guitarist and abstract painter. I create all my music and art independently in my home made studio during my free time. I do this purely out of love for the craft and passion for art/music. I love being creative, want to make an impact, and become my most powerful authentic self. My goals are always to improve my craft, inspire others, and to empower the arts)

Instagram handles- @ Ali.Prod.Beats / @ Ali.Prod.Rock

Website AliProd.Net

Much Love❤️‍🔥 - Ali Prod® - Kenan Ali Erkan

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