T-Mass

T-Mass is a rising EDM producer and DJ in the SF Bay Area. He is known for making dubstep that blends melody with hard-hitting bass, releasing free tracks online, and talking to his fans at every opportunity. His songs have been featured on UKF Dubstep, mrsuicidesheep, HypeM, Dubstep.net, and many more. His long-awaited Modulus EP was recently released by Seeking Blue. My relationship with music; I guess it really is a relationship when you think about it. There are ups and downs, and sometimes when a production really isn't working you've gotta break up with it. My music truly is an avenue for expression, although I've found some interesting things about myself through producing. When I'm really focused and alert, my productions can go ok, but I find I do the best when I'm really out of it and tired. Not on drugs or anything, just plain sleepy. I like to get up early in the morning when my brain is still in that dreamy place; when my subconscious is not quite done creating fake worlds and stories. At this time, I have nothing holding my creativity back and I can lay down something dreamlike almost automatically. Another thing I've found is that over time, I've stopped trying to be other people with my music, and started being myself. The reason artists can't do this right away is because they don't know who they are yet, at least musically. Although as a beginner it made sense to copy Skrillex via YouTube tutorials, over time we all know that artists gain a certain original essence and style that can be recognized. Sometimes you hear a track and you instantly know who made it, and that's a good thing. Home Town: Bay Area, CA Currently Living: Bay Area, CA Origin Of Name: When I was in fifth grade I used to be a b-boy (breakdancer). Before my very fist battle, one of the other kids asked me what my b-boy name was. I had no answer and then he said “T-Mass!” out of nowhere. Not only did I win that little breakdance battle, I ended up using that name from there on. Turns out the kid who asked for my name is now a famous dancer under the name “Kid David.” I only learned that recently while talking to another DJ at Beyond Wonderland who's friends with the guy. Small world. Weapon of Choice: Mixing in key. Overlapping songs to drive the mix higher or deeper. Source of Power: My most current influences are Seven Lions and Adventure Club, although Pretty Lights and Mt. Eden initially inspired me to start producing.

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