The true beauty of electronic music is that it has no limits. It exists to be moldedinto whatever the creator desires. Few embrace this luxury with more precisionand care thanTelAviv’sGuy J. Over the past decade Guy J’s seminal sounds ofthe moment have extended infinitely and will transcend beyond even his wildestexpectations. With origins from the heart, Guy J’s sculptures of melody havedeveloped a soul and a prolific life of their own.On the path to becoming one of the premier artists of this electronic generation,Guy J has amassed avastdiscographyshowcased within an eclecticlist ofworld-renowned labels. His disregard for boundaries has catapulted his genre-diverseLost & Foundimprint into one of the most highly regarded brands in theunderground. And Guy J live and studio mixes are beloved by house, trance andtechno enthusiastsen masse.Inspired by a simple desire to be a part ofTel Aviv’sflourishing club scene,famous for it’s wild enthusiasm and uninhibited atmosphere, Guy launched hismusic-writing career at the early age of 14. Voluntarily confined to his homestudio—aptly named“The Cave”—Guy worked tirelessly to develop his skill setandstill approacheseach productionas if it werehis first.NaturallyGuy’searlyinfluenceswere rooted inhis homelandand the worlds ofpsy-trance and progressive. But itwasn’t long before he embraced all genres toestablish the wide-ranging production style that represents the array of emotionsfuelling his creativity.“I need every track to bereal and honest to my feelings,”Guy professes.“I produce all kinds of housemusic so I have original material toplay in clubs. My music is influenced by trance elements, but I love the warmvibe of progressive and energy of old school techno.”Lost & Foundiscertainly the crown jewel of Guy’sportfolio. The label celebratesdiversity and showcases the brilliance of veteran artists such as Kevin Yost, FunkD’Void and Eelke Kleijn, as well as emerging talent the likes of Guy Mantzur,Sahar Z andBrian Cid. Guy encourages submissions that remain unconditionallytrue to the artist and the result is a catalogue best described as“goodelectronicmusic”—in its purest form.
From a dance floor perspective,Guy’s unearthly DJ mixes havehelpedpropelhisprominence globally. HisBalance Presents Guy Jcompilation for Australia’sillustrious Balance Music series is a perfect example of what to expect when Guyis in the booth. It’s a hypnotic trek through the entire spectrum of house music,composed with an assortment of originals, remixes and edits for an exquisiteexperience. Guy has the freedom to melt together melodies from all genresthanks to his production prowess and masterful touch with Ableton’srevolutionary software. There are few as proficient in the art of progressiveDJing as Guy J.Opening major events for John Digweed. Spinning back-to-back withall-timegreat, Hernan Cattaneo. Headlininggigs around the globe, most notably in thehouse music oasis of Argentina, where Guy has reached a level he thought hecould only dream of. His list of ultra-impressive accolades is extensive andcontinually growing, yet Guy J remains his emotional and modest self. It’simpossible to find even the slightest bit of pretentiousness in either Guy’spersonal or professional approach.His innate sensitivity and strong belief in what you put into this world, you willreceive fromit;bind Guy to uncompromising honesty in his relationships, and ofcourse, his music. He maintains his accessibility to peers and fans. He’scommitted to the constant evolution of electronic music and cherishes his placewithinitshistory. It’s tempting to close the circle and assume the role that comeswith the status he’s achieved, but that’sjustnot Guy J. He thrives likethestunning sounds he provides,with grace and without limits.Gregor Davidson, bringthebeatsFor everything Guy J visitwww.guy-j.comandwww.guyjstore.com.FollowGuy onFacebook,TwitterandSoundCloud.