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Nicolas Jaar

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About Nicolas Jaar

Nicolas Jaar: innovative electronic producer and composer with a unique sound.

List of Nicolas Jaar's featurings

Dave Harrington, Will Epstein, Kandace Springs & Nico Muhly

Nicolas Jaar's age

Nicolas Jaar is currently 34 years old.

Nicolas Jaar's country of origin

Nicolas Jaar is from United States.

Nicolas Jaar's real name

Nicolas Jaar's real name is Nicolas Jaar.

The Success Story of Nicolas Jaar

Who Is Nicolas Jaar?

Nicolas Jaar is an innovative electronic producer and composer from Chile. He is well known for his unique sound that blends elements of jazz, funk, soul, world music and more. He has released numerous solo albums and many collaborations with other artists. He is also a member of the duo Darkside with Dave Harrington.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Nicolas was born in New York City in 1990. His father is Chilean musician and composer Juan-Carlos Jaar. He began making music at an early age, playing drums in his father's band at the age of 8. He eventually began producing electronic music at the age of 15 and released his first EP, The Student, in 2008.

Breakthrough Success

In 2011, Jaar released his debut album Space Is Only Noise on Circus Company, which earned him critical acclaim from music critics around the world. The album featured collaborations with artists such as Dave Harrington, Will Epstein and Kandace Springs. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album in 2012.

Later Career

Since the success of Space Is Only Noise, Jaar has continued to release solo albums and collaborations with other artists. In 2013 he released the album Pomegranates with Nico Muhly and released the album Sirens in 2016. He has also remixed songs by artists such as LCD Soundsystem, David Lynch and Radiohead. In 2019 he released his latest album Cenizas.

Awards and Achievements

Jaar has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including Grammy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. He has also won awards from publications such as Pitchfork and Resident Advisor. He was named one of the most influential electronic producers of the decade by NPR in 2020.