J-Lektro

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J Lektro is the new kid on the block. He was given the name J Lektro by his mom when she decided to christen him with a name that would give props to his skills with anything electronically oriented. Being a tekkie since near birth J has been using a computer since he was two years old. J attends a Fine and Performing Arts School. Possessing major knowledge of computer software (and also the computer being second nature for J), the world of electronic music was just the arena for this talented teen. J’s mom has been writing her own lyrics and had some music already produced of her own but needed help with final production. It took a visit from a friend and well known producer Joe Smooth *we thank him* to bring over a music software program to his mom (well Mom was a little swamped with her schedule and was taking a little too long to learn the programs so she decided it was best for J to learn). It didn’t take long for J to get the party started. J has not looked back since. J does most of his mothers music now.J took to the music programs like a fish to water. Later another special person in their lives Paul Barry a.k.a. Lord of Crows a DJ/producer from Italy and the UK introduced J Lektro to Ableton Live and since then J has taken off. He has been gaining knowledge in many music software programs and has proven he has skills as he is self taught.J Lektro comes from a background of a musical family. J is also the other half of the band Plezhurhouse. The band consists of J’s mom Patty and J. Together they form music through originality and electronic equipment. They write, sing and produce their own music. J’s mom hung out in the early days of the house music era in most of the big named clubs that spun house music. That is where she acquired her knowledge and love of the house music scene. This knowledge was passed onto J. She is also an avid vinyl collector and exposed J to many forms of music including rock, r&b, dance, pop, reggae, classical, gospel, blues, new age, rap and disco. J’s roots span many areas and eras of music through his bloodline. What else could J have turned out to be? LOL!!!!Early this year J was exposed to the underground world of techno and other progressive forms of music by his mom’s association with another DJ/producer making a name for himself in the Chicago area Kamil P of The Influence. It is through this hookup that J has begun learning how to spin vinyl. Fascinated by Kamil’s skills on three turntables J has vowed to put another task in tow. He is now learning how to spin vinyl with the help of The Influence. J’s mom Patty of Plezhurhouse has now formed an alliance with three more well known DJs Steve Poindexter, Ellery Cowles, Trakmaster Scott and also a musician Larry Overton of the local band “the original” Coldsweat. It looks like J Lektro will be in good hands as he continues on his journey. J Lektro has begun doing mixes and is already being asked by some internet stations for his mixes. By adulthood—who knows where this young shooting star will land !!