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JEAN = producer , singer-songwriter , uniquely talented and captivated by the music that has been a constant companion all his life .
From his early childhood , JEAN was surrounded by the energy , passion and love of music that his parents proudly infused in his creative development . His father , a music collector with unlimited tastes , made sure an escape room existed in their home as refuge to retire and enjoy his precious treasures . From salsa to Latin jazz , his tastes were vast and visionary . His mom , a singer as well , was a key component in the success of the renowned Puerto Rico choir , VIVA LA GENTE . Frequently , JEAN and his siblings performed the latest MENUDO tracks as the entire family proudly watched , including their trumpet-playing grandfather .
JEAN ’ S interest for R & B started early . By age 9 he was constantly singing the riffs to Stevie Wonder songs while riding his bike around his newly found neighborhood in Orlando , Florida . There , his addiction to this genre was strongly impacted by artists like Boys 2Men , New Edition , Shai , Brian McKnight and Mint Collection . This type of music opened new windows and exploration of different types in the music field , yet he never forgot his Latin roots .
In school , JEAN was just as musically inclined and involved . As any true aspiring talent should be , from the choir , to the marching band where he played the trombone , to vocalizing , training and joining various a cappella vocal groups , his harmonies and uniqueness made him a recipient of immeasurable praise .
Following his dream , JEAN moved to Los Angeles , California ( by this time , he had already composed several songs that led to the obvious recording of some demos ) knocking on doors all leading him to the opportunity to perfect and develop his musical
skills . His experience in the West Coast had matured and developed his style , and he moves on to the Big Apple recognizing , that his time in Los Angeles was well-spent in defining , once more , his dream .
In New York , JEAN searched further as he soaked in the different cultures , their music and their customs . He performed at local clubs such as the Cutting Room , Village Underground and Joe ’ s Pub , among others , before deciding that MIAMI would be his next stepping-stone . There , he connects with his Latin roots and focuses on complementing his songwriting by singing and composing Spanish tracks . Miami afforded him the great opportunity to write a soundtrack , including the theme song for YU-GI-OH , and JEAN proceeds to write hit songs for Olga Tañon and Luis Fonsi among others .
Saludos a Edgar Joel !
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