J-Louis
Joshua Louis Huizar (born May 29, 1993, in Los Angeles, California), known professionally as J-Louis, is a Grammy-nominated[1] American record producer and DJ. His early production was created entirely on an iPhone application called NanoStudio[2] and he soon began to gain traction on SoundCloud,[3] Bandcamp,[4] and Soulection Radio.[5] J-Louis has gone on to produce for artists including Drake, Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, Pardison Fontaine, Cardi B, Zacari and Xavier Omar. J-Louis' fusion of R&B, hip-hop and experimental sounds has earned him multiple platinum records[6] and placements on the Billboard Hot 100, 200, and top songwriter charts. An experienced live performer, J-Louis tours alongside Bryson Tiller as his live DJ.[7]
J-Louis | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joshua Louis Huizar |
| Also known as | J-Louis |
| Born | 1993 (age 30–31) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Record Producer, Songwriter, DJ |
| Years active | 2011-present |
Early life edit
J-Louis grew up with an older brother who was interested in music, which inspired him to begin playing drums at the age of 8.[8] By the age of 12, J-Louis was playing alongside his brother in a touring hardcore band called Hands On.[9] Today, J-Louis also plays guitar, bass and keyboard.
He began learning music production on GarageBand through an after school program that allowed students to rent out Mac computers. He continued his learning at home by producing music through an iPhone application called NanoStudio.
Career edit
In 2013, J-Louis was featured on an episode of Soulection Radio where he performed a set of original music produced and DJed entirely from his iPhone.[10] Shortly after the broadcast, he received a direct message via SoundCloud from a listener who donated a laptop to invest in his development as a producer. J-Louis became a regular member of the Soulection team and featured on three additional shows, stating, "I represent for those people who have nothing," and emphasizing to listeners that "it's not what you use – it's how you use it."[11] Between 2013 and 2015, J-Louis frequently released original music and remixes on SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and Soulection Radio.[12]
J-Louis was introduced to Bryson Tiller during his time spent at Soulection studio sessions and radio shows in Santa Monica. In 2015, J-Louis earned his first placement on Tiller's "Overtime," which was certified platinum in 2017. He additionally produced "Just Another Interlude" and "502 Come Up" off of Tiller's acclaimed debut album, Trapsoul. J-Louis also became Tiller's live DJ,[13] playing notable shows including The BET Awards,[14] Jimmy Kimmel Live!,[15] Red Rocks, Radio City Music Hall, the Starboy tour with Lil Uzi Vert,[16] and a sold-out show in South Africa with Travis Scott.[17] In 2017, J-Louis produced Tiller's "In Check" alongside friend and collaborator Teddy Walton.
In 2018, J-Louis produced Backin' It Up by Pardison Fontaine ft. Cardi B, which became certified platinum in 2019.[18]
In 2019, J-Louis produced "No Guidance" by Chris Brown, featuring Drake, which peaked at no. 5 on Billboard's Hot 100, #1 on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs Chart and #1 on Apple Music. The single became certified platinum in August 2019,[19] less than 10 weeks following its release. "No Guidance" also propelled J-Louis to #3 on Billboard's R&B Producers Chart. "No Guidance" was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 2020 Grammy Awards.[20]
In 2020, J-Louis produced the tracks "Always Forever" and "Keep Doing What You're Doing" off Bryson Tiller's album Anniversary.[21] The album debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart.[22]
Discography edit
| Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| 2020 | |
| "Always Forever" | Bryson Tiller |
| "Keep Doing What You're Doing" | Bryson Tiller |
| 2019 | |
| "No Guidance" | Chris Brown, Drake |
| "Blame" | Bryson Tiller |
| "Don’t Trip" | Zacari |
| "Ten Outta Ten" | Zacari |
| "Lone Wolf" | Zacari |
| "Run Wild Run Free" | Zacari |
| "You Can Do Anything" | Zacari |
| 2018 | |
| "Backin' It Up" | Pardison Fontaine, Cardi B |
| 2017 | |
| “In Check” | Bryson Tiller |
| Tough Love | Chris Brown |
| 2016 | |
| “Ride” | Sonder |
| 2015 | |
| “Just Another Interlude”[23] | Bryson Tiller |
| “Overtime” | Bryson Tiller |
| “502 Come Up” | Bryson Tiller |
| “A.N.O.” | ELHAE |
| “Heaven Sent” | Zacari |
| “Foggy Windows” | Zacari |
| “Blind Man” | Xavier Omär |
| Title | Featured Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | |
| Soulection White Label: 010[24] | OriJanus |
| 2014 | |
| Iphone Joints[25] | |
| 2013 | |
| Balanced[26] | Nikko Gray |
| Title | Featured Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| 2016 | |
| “Real Her” | |
| 2015 | |
| “22” | |
| “A Night Off” | DREWSTHATDUDE |
| “Area Codes” | Iamnobodi |
| “Bringing Out The Best In Me” | |
| “CAMARILLO” | |
| “Happiness” | |
| “I CAN’T EXPLAIN IT” | |
| “Looking Forward” | |
| “Your Girl Loves My Cooking” | |
| “Hollywood Nights” | Teddy Walton |
| “Soulchild” | |
| “Stay” | |
| Untitled[27] | PYRMDPLZA |
| 2014 | |
| “High Land” | |
| “LA Watts” | |
| “Scenic Route” | |
| “Waves” | HAAN808, Vanessa Elisha |
| 2013 | |
| “Set the Mood” | Jordan Rakei |
| Title | Original artist(s) | Co-producer |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ||
| “Twelve” | Abhi//Dijon | |
| 2016 | ||
| “Back It Up” | THEY | |
| “Sweeterman” | Drake | |
| “Undone” | Sonder | |
| 2015 | ||
| “Been That Way” | Bryson Tiller | |
| “CLIFFHANGER” | ELHAE | B-Sides |
| “Down On My Luck” | Vic Mensa | |
| “Drink’s On Us” | The Weeknd | |
| “Ease” | Bryson Tiller | |
| “Good Vibes” | abrahamblue | |
| “Let’s Escape” | abrahamblue | |
| “Sorry Not Sorry” | Bryson Tiller | Fortune |
| “YOU” | SLANDER, NGHTMRE | |
| 2014 | ||
| “Beautiful" | Snoop Dogg, Pharrell | |
| “CALLING ON YOU” | Jon B. | |
| “pussy” | John Rain | |
| “Rollin” | J-Louis | mibbs |
| “SAM” | ELHAE | |
References edit
- ^ "2020 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominees List". GRAMMY.com. 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
- ^ Soulection Radio Show #156 w/ J-Louis, retrieved 2019-10-07
- ^ "J-Louis". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "22 ( J-Louis ), by J-LOUIS". J-LOUIS. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ Soulection Radio Show #156 w/ J-Louis, retrieved 2019-10-07
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "MEET BRYSON TILLER'S OFFICIAL DJ: J-LOUIS". Global Spin 365. 2016-02-14. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ Soulection Radio Show #156 w/ J-Louis, retrieved 2019-10-07
- ^ Soulection Radio Show #156 w/ J-Louis, retrieved 2019-10-07
- ^ Soulection. "Show #121 w/ Mike Gao, J-Louis, & Andres". Mixcloud. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ Soulection Radio Show #156 w/ J-Louis, retrieved 2019-10-07
- ^ Soulection Radio Show #184 w/ J-Louis & Andres, retrieved 2019-10-07
- ^ "MEET BRYSON TILLER'S OFFICIAL DJ: J-LOUIS". Global Spin 365. 2016-02-14. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "BET Awards: Bryson Tiller's Performance Was on Another Level". BET.com. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "Bryson Tiller Brings 'Run Me Dry' to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ Leight, Elias (2017-06-13). "The Weeknd Expands Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller unlock JHB and PLK". eNCA. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "Pardison Fontaine Makes It A Double Feature With "Madden Flow"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "2020 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominees List". GRAMMY.com. 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
- ^ "J-Louis on Instagram: ""Anniversary"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Bryson Tiller's 'Anniversary' Celebrates No. 1 Start on Top R&B Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Bryson Tiller - Just Another Interlude (Produced by J-Louis)". HYPEBEAST. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "SWL010: J-Louis". SOULECTION. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
- ^ "Iphone Joints, by J-LOUIS". J-LOUIS. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
- ^ "Balanced EP, by J-Louis". Soulection. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "J-Louis and PYRMDPLAZA Share New Song". HYPEBEAST. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 2019-10-07.