CHRIS “Rock” BELMONTCEO/Vocal Producer/Music Producer/SingerMember of JahRock’n since: its inceptionInstruments I play: piano/keyboards, vocals (the first instrument!)Three artists I appreciate: Linkin Park, T.I., Boyz II MenThree songs I appreciate: “Free Chilly,” Lupe Fiasco; “All of the Lights,” Kanye West; “Muny,” Nicki MinajMy production tools: Sonar, Reason, and Record My sound is like: piano-driven hip hop meets melancholy pop-rock, with a twist of classic gospel.
TONY “Keynote” SebroVP, Business and Legal Affairs/Music ProducerMember of JahRock’n since: 2005Instruments I play: piano/keyboards, percussion (djembe, bongos)Three artists I appreciate: The Winans, Benny Sings, Chuck Brown & The Soul SearchersThree songs I appreciate: “Lost In The World,” Kanye West; “Reason To Survive,” The Rance Allen Group; ”There I Go Again,” VinxMy production tools: Everything I do,I do in LogicMy sound is like: Synth hip hop meets edgy pop, with a twist of something that makes me smile.
RAYNARD “DJX-RAY” JAMESMusic ProducerMember of JahRock’n since: 2004Instruments I play: drums (my favorite), piano/keyboardsThree producers I appreciate: DJ Qbert, J-Dilla, Mixmaster MikeThree songs I appreciate: “Intergalactic,” The Beastie Boys; “Polkadotted Stripes,” Jaspects; “Killa,” LecraeMy production tools: Pro-Tools, Logic, Cakewalk Sonar, Propellerheads Reason and FL StudioMy sound is like: an epic soundtrack meets crisp electronic hip hop with a twist of complex harmonies. And thats how I flo!
EDGAR “DJ EDY” LAGARESCertified Engineer/Music ProducerDegree: I.A.R. (Institute of Audio Research)Member of JahRock’n since: 2009Instruments I play: guitar, drums, bass, percussionThree artists I appreciate: Lecrae, RED, Canton JonesThree songs I appreciate: “Unconditional,” Oficina G3; “Empire State of Mind,” Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys; “Fight Inside,” REDMy production tools: Reason, Record, and SonarMy sound is like: accessible melodies meets hard drums and big hooks, with a twist of something timeless.
