Who is Weird Genius?

Weird Genius is an Indonesian trio of electronic music producers consisting of Reza Oktovian, Eka Gustiwana, and Gerald Liu. They became popular in late 2018 when their song “Sweet Scar” went viral on YouTube, garnering millions of views in a short time. Since then, their genre-blending style has attracted millions of listeners and earned them international recognition. Their collective sound blends Future Bass, Trap, EDM, Dubstep and more to create a unique take on modern electronic music.

Early Life & Career Beginnings

Reza Oktovian was born on June 15th, 1998 in Jakarta, Indonesia. As a child he was always interested in music and started producing electronic music at the age of 13. Eka Gustiwana was born on August 1st, 1992 in Jakarta. He started producing music at the age of 11 and by the time he was 17 had already won several awards for his audio engineering skills. Gerald Liu was born on May 8th, 1994 in Singapore but moved to Indonesia when he was 13. He started producing music at the age of 15 and by the time he graduated high school had already released several remixes.

Rise to Fame

In 2018 Weird Genius released their single “Sweet Scar” which quickly went viral on YouTube and other platforms. The song gained millions of views in a short time due to its unique blend of Future Bass, Trap, EDM, Dubstep and more. Since then they have released several other singles that have been successful both commercially and critically. They have also collaborated with other artists such as Sara Fajira, Prince Husein, Laleilmanino, and Lunar.

Influence & Legacy

Weird Genius has become one of the most popular electronic music producers in Indonesia. Their genre-blending style has earned them millions of streams and international recognition. They have also helped to popularize Future Bass as well as other genres of electronic music in the country.