Thanks to his innate passion for music, 'Jaze' has positioned himself as a benchmark for improvisation and rap in Latin America, which recently allowed him to become the first artist of his genre to sign with Sony Music Peru. Get to know the story of growth and dedication of this young Peruvian musician.
What is Jaze's real name?
Juan Carlos Iwasaki La Puente, better known by his stage name 'Jaze', entered the Music career as a drummer at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), although after two semesters he decided to switch to the specialty of musical composition. From a very young age, he knew he wanted to dedicate himself to art.
How many FMS did Jaze win?
At the beginning of this year, Jaze was crowned as the two-time champion of FMS Peru, the professional freestyle improvisation league that brings together the 12 best freestylers in the country. He has also been recognized at the national level in Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos and God Level 3vs3, the other two most prestigious competitions in his genre.
How old is Jaze?
Born on December 8, 1999, Jaze recently turned 23 years old, during which time he has received national recognition and participated internationally in the World additions of FMS and Red Bull Batalla. He has confessed that his big dream and revenge is to also be crowned in these competitions, but without neglecting new projects.
What genre is Jaze?
In an interview for Red Bull, he confessed that his love for music was born thanks to the influence of his parents, listening to bands like The Beatles, Queen, Maná, Rio, Bob Marley, and Soda Stereo. However, it would be at the age of 15 when his passion for rap and freestyle improvisation, the genre he performs, would begin.
What is Jaze's new project with Sony Music Peru?
With over half a million monthly listeners on Spotify, Jaze embarks on a new challenge in 2023 after signing with Sony Music Peru, becoming the first national artist to be associated with this company after the pandemic. A new album is expected with the label of this producer and more news from his character 'Toy Lokazo'.
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