9 things we learned from GRiZ’s first Reddit AMA

by: Lucy Davidson Oct 27, 2016

Saxophonic maestro and All Good Records label head GRiZ is renowned as an artist that keeps the barriers between himself and his fans minimal- he is active on most social media platforms, with one of the most-followed Snapchat accounts among DJs who use the service. It’s a bit surprising that an artist as popular and as transparent as GRiZ is only now taking to Reddit for their popular Ask Me Anything series, but the session was well worth the wait. Below are 9 things we learned about Grant Kwiecinski in his first Reddit AMA.

1. Big Grizmatik is a product of serendipity and social media

Comment from discussion I am GRiZ, a saxophone wielding electronic funk and soul producer – I’m here to talk about music, life, and whatever else you want to talk about… AMA!.

2. He doesn’t release his live edits on purpose

Comment from discussion I am GRiZ, a saxophone wielding electronic funk and soul producer – I’m here to talk about music, life, and whatever else you want to talk about… AMA!.

3. He has struggled with anxiety (and opens up about his coping mechanisms)

Comment from discussion I am GRiZ, a saxophone wielding electronic funk and soul producer – I’m here to talk about music, life, and whatever else you want to talk about… AMA!.

4. He may bring more live instrumentation to the table one day

Comment from discussion I am GRiZ, a saxophone wielding electronic funk and soul producer – I’m here to talk about music, life, and whatever else you want to talk about… AMA!.

5. He directs his own stage design and album art

Comment from discussion I am GRiZ, a saxophone wielding electronic funk and soul producer – I’m here to talk about music, life, and whatever else you want to talk about… AMA!.

6. GRiZ counts Bassnectar as one of his most influential music industry mentors

Comment from discussion I am GRiZ, a saxophone wielding electronic funk and soul producer – I’m here to talk about music, life, and whatever else you want to talk about… AMA!.

7. Although almost every track on his latest record ‘Good Will Prevail’ is a collaboration, he wrote more music on this album than on any previous release

Comment from discussion I am GRiZ, a saxophone wielding electronic funk and soul producer – I’m here to talk about music, life, and whatever else you want to talk about… AMA!.

8. He attended his favorite festival on the planet for the first time this year

Comment from discussion I am GRiZ, a saxophone wielding electronic funk and soul producer – I’m here to talk about music, life, and whatever else you want to talk about… AMA!.

9. Griz has considered signing to a major, but ultimately being an independent artist affords him more control over his product and is not something he is willing to concede

Comment from discussion I am GRiZ, a saxophone wielding electronic funk and soul producer – I’m here to talk about music, life, and whatever else you want to talk about… AMA!.

Via: Reddit

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