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Jay R Tannen

Jordan Raphael Tannen (born October 5, 1992) is an up and coming professional New Zealand music producer. He is currently working extensively within the New Zealand Music Industry, with pending contracts in London, Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. His music styles include Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap, Dance, Electro, Dubstep, Pop, Rock, Contemporary and Jazz.

Background

Born Jordan Raphael Tannen to John Tannen and Shirley Tannen, in India. He is of English and Indian decent. Through his earlier years he studied in Indian until the age of 9, when his family moved to Auckland, New Zealand where they all currently reside. Once moving to Auckland, he pursued his love of music, with drumming in specific. During his high school years attending St. Peter's College, he played drums extensively as the school drummer and also began learning how to produce music. Also during his high school years, he met and formed a close bond with rapper RJ (Robert Joseph), which the pair now work closely on the artist and music that is RJ.

Once leaving school, Jordan began to draw attention as the producer Jay R Tannen within the hip-hop community in New Zealand and other musicians around the world. In his words, "Facebook, the one degree of separation", connected him to the global music world. Within New Zealand, he is attempting to bring up new artists such as RJ, Toyah Webb and Morning Glory, as well as mentoring bands and young aspiring music producers.

Jordan Tannen currently studies the Bachelor of Communications Studies at Auckland University of Technology (University) and works on his music in accordance to his studies.

More info to come (pending releases)