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G-REX (DJ)

G-REX (DJ)

Jake Sweeney, better known as G-Rex, is an electronic music producer and DJ from Detroit. He produces music of the dubstep and experimental bass variety. Some of Sweeney's most popular original tracks include "Wook Blaster," "EFFE," and "Rift." He has collaborated with PEEKABOO, YOOKiE, TYNAN, DUBLOADZ and Kai Wachi . [4]

Early Life & Education

G-REX performing live

G-REX performing live

Sweeney grew up around Detroit and graduated from Plymouth High School. [0] In 2013, Sweeney started making music while attending Western Michigan University where he studied marketing. After graduating, he wanted to focus more on music production and enrolled in ICON Collective in Los Angeles, California. [6]

In October 2018, Sweeney released his debut EP RIFToff Liquid Stranger's label WAKAAN. [4]Sweeney has remixed a number of songs such as "Deep Down Low" by Valentino Khan, "Tell You Why" by Dion Timmer, "Rebels" by Black Tiger Sex Machine and Kai Wachi, and "Witch Doctor" by ATLiens. [4]

Sweeney's song with PEEKABOO "Babatunde" is named after their Postmates driver who delivered PEEKABOO tacos. [8]

References

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Citation Linkfacebook.comG-REX on Facebook
Jan 8, 2019, 9:57 PM
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Citation Linkopen.spotify.comG-REX on Spotify
Jan 8, 2019, 9:59 PM
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Citation Linktwitter.comG-REX on Twitter
Jan 8, 2019, 10:00 PM
[4]
Citation Linkinstagram.comG-REX on Instagram
Jan 8, 2019, 10:00 PM
[5]
Citation Linksoundcloud.comG-REX on SoundCloud
Jan 8, 2019, 10:02 PM
[6]
Citation Linksongkick.comG-REX on Songkick
Jan 8, 2019, 10:02 PM
[7]
Citation Linknoiseprn.comNP EXCLUSIVE MIX: G-REX
Jan 8, 2019, 10:05 PM
[8]
Citation Linkfacebook.comG-REX on Facebook
Jan 8, 2019, 10:50 PM
[9]
Citation Linkfuxwithit.comG-REX Talks Rift EP, Babatunde, Lost Lands + More [Interview]
Jan 8, 2019, 11:18 PM
[10]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comG-REX Family Photo
Jan 8, 2019, 10:42 PM
[11]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comG-REX - EFFE
Jan 8, 2019, 11:07 PM
[12]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comEpisode 39: G-REX | Noiseporn MIX
Jan 8, 2019, 11:08 PM
[13]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comYOOKiE & G-REX - MF Thang
Jan 8, 2019, 11:08 PM
[14]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comPEEKABOO & G-Rex - Babatunde
Jan 8, 2019, 11:08 PM
[15]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comG-REX - Rift
Jan 8, 2019, 11:08 PM
[16]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comGHASTLY & G-REX - HERETIC
Jan 8, 2019, 11:09 PM
[17]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comG-REX - Wook Blaster
Jan 8, 2019, 11:09 PM
[18]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comDion Timmer - Tell You Why (G-REX Remix)
Jan 8, 2019, 11:09 PM
[19]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comATLiens - Witch Doctor (G-REX & PEEKABOO Remix)
Jan 8, 2019, 11:10 PM
[20]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comG-REX & Dubloadz - Leviathan
Jan 8, 2019, 11:10 PM