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Nosaj Thing started to delve into music at a young age. By the age of 12 he had already learned the basics of turntables and was producing music on his computer. He was highly influenced by the hip-hop radio stations of Los Angeles and took a special liking to the Beat Junkies’ turntablism. He also listened to a diverse range of electronic artists such as Boards of Canada and DJ Sahdow, who inspired his music. Nosaj Thing was involved in the underground music scene in Los Angeles and played his first gig at the local venue, The Smell, in 2004. While involved in the local music scene Nosaj Thing befriended several like-minded musicians such as Flying Lotus, Daedelus, and Nobody.
In 2006 Nosaj Thing self-released his first EP called “Views/Octopus”. The song “Aquarium” from the EP was later used as the basis for Kid Cudi’s hit single “Man on the Moon”. In 2009 he released his debut album called “Drift”. The album contained an ambient quality created by the ethereal sounds of synthesizers, but also carried a punch with its drum and bass rhythms. The album was released through Alpha Pub Records and received much critical acclaim.
A remix album of “Drift” called “Drift Remixed” came out in 2010. In 2013 Nosaj Thing released his second album called “Home”. The album conveyed a similar electronic sound with hip-hop beats as the first album. The album also featured several guest appearances. Kazu Makino from Blonde Redhead appeared on the track “Eclipse/Blue” and Toro y Moi appeared on the track “Try”.
Nosaj Thing has produced and remixed many artists’ works that have gained him notoriety. He has produced the song “Cloud 10” for Kendrick Lamar and the song “Paranoia” for Chance the Rapper. The artists’ music he has remixed are incredibly diverse and include songs from artists such as Charlotte Gainsbourg, Drake, Boris, Radiohead, Philip Glass, and The xx. Nosaj Thing has also had the opportunity to play at several well-known music festivals such as the Sonar Festival and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Live reviews
Jason Chung better known by his stage name Nosaj Thing has been heavily involved in the hip hop scene as a producer since his beginnings back in 2006. His current client roster including the likes of Chance The Rapper, Kid Cudi and Kendrick Lamar would leave you thinking he would be far too busy to take to the road himself with his own releases. On the contrary, Nosaj has currently recorded and released three albums of cult status in his homeland of the United States and regularly heads out to tour his acclaimed live show to the fanbase.
There is a definite atmosphere achieved even before Jason steps out onto stage, the room is dark and gloomy and the screens are showing static before he appears in a wash of white light. The producer quickly gets to work in showcasing his finest selection from across the albums whilst the audience remain responsive below. He plays original tracks such as 'Aquarium' alongside covers by Flying Lotus and remixes of The xx and Little Dragon. It is clear that Chung is an intelligent musician and has incredible grasp of a huge range of genres.
sean-ward
Nosaj Thing is a genius beyond his age. Nosaj Thing is a DJ that mixes up the coolest beats that sends the mind on twirl of spin. Anyone that has seen his videos on Youtube is definitely not getting the full experience.
Nosaj Thing takes the simplest beats but mixes them with crazy instrumentals that make you wonder why he is not in a genre of his own. Seeing him live is something that would honestly blow your mind. It is crazy that when you are seeing him do is thing on his turntables that you want to run out and buy his music right on the spot. Even though some of his songs are samples of other artist he truly makes the mixes his own.
The beats that he uses makes you want to become mellow and forget about your troubles. While viewing him in concert is it best to close your eyes and get lost in the different keys and drum beats that he mixes through. Nosaj Thing is an artist that takes his audience on a trip through the music rather than just listening to it on a one-dimensional note. I guarantee that see Nosaj Thing live will not be a disappointment.
This marks the second time I went to see Nosaj Thing. the first being at Coachella, and this time at The Regent in Los Angeles. The venue was beautifuly small and personal and the stage set up was minimalistic but extremely well done. Its amazing what a few lights and a projector can do. The No Reality tour was amazing. They set up cameras so that they can make digital 360 replicas of themselves through a projector and it transporter their (nosaj thing and daito manabe) bodies into another plane of existence. The simplistic yet complex beats were awe inspiring and mesmerizing. I will definitely be seeing him live again soon. I wish i got to see the No Reality Tour at its Coachella stops.
rex-quimpo
Jason and Daito are massive. Every sound was perfect, the visuals were dope.
The only problem was that I'm pretty sure something failed with their equipment on two occasions, but nothing we can do about that.
The new Nosaj Thing material is crystal clear, powerful and immersive.
Really great experience.
rodrigotello
Amazing show. I'd never seen any of the acts live before and they all blew me away, PLUS they brought Samiyam up for a surprise guest set! Nosaj Thing had the best visuals I've ever seen in a venue of that size and they matched his new album perfectly. Highly recommended.
ian-mcgreevy
I adore him, he was in dj-set version and, what a pity, he didn’t play any of his wonderful tracks. I know all his own discography, and I travel from Sardinia to listen to him :)
Anyway, it was a pleasure! <3
alice-elleoi
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