Sam Vogel, also known by his stage name Jauz ( ), is an American DJ and electronic dance music producer based in San Francisco, United States. He founded his own record label, Bite This, in 2017.

Early life

Vogel grew up in

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. He began playing guitar and producing electronic music on his computer at the age of 15. He went to Icon Collective music production school. He previously went to a film school in

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where he joined

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before deciding to pursue a musical career, prompting him to enroll in Icon Collective. He began releasing

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tracks before adopting the stage name Jauz. His career kickstarted when fellow musician Kennedy Jones had played one of his remixes. Jones also had introduced him to his manager,

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which helped Vogel to release music on

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's record label, Buygore.

Musical style

Vogel produces chill trap, bass house and

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. He also incorporates heavy bass sounds similar to the styles in the 80s and 90s. Vogel uses Ableton as his digital audio workstation.

Career

2013

Before starting his professional career, he used "Escape Dubstep" as a stage name. He later used 'Jauz' because he thought it was short, simple and catchy despite hating the word. The name was also described by Vogel as a slang word for 'bullshit' and a liar. He started his career by uploading remixes. His songs caught the attention of well-known DJs such as

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and

2014

He released the single "Feel the Volume" via Diplo's record label,

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2015

He collaborated with Skrillex to release the single "Squad Out!" as part of a program. He also released songs on

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and

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. In December 2016, he collaborated with Diplo to remix

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's song, "Final Song".

2017

In 2017, he released singles "Claim to Be", "The Game", "I Hold Still", "Alpha" and "Ghost". He also founded the record label ''Bite This'' on November 6, 2017.

Discography

* ''The Wise and the Wicked'' (2018)

References

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