It’s always refreshing when an artist brings a new element to a genre of music. That’s exactly what DJ and songwriter GRiZ has done, combining elements of funk, dance, and hip-hop music to create an upbeat sound he describes as “future funk.” Known to his friends and family as Grant Kwiecinski, GRiZ hasn’t just created a sound that’s unique to him. While he gets people onto the dance floor with his electronic music, he introduces a new element by playing the saxophone, adding a sound that’s typically reserved for classical music and jazz to funk and electronica. It’s a combination that was previously unheard of before GRiZ burst onto the scene but one that has been entertaining audiences for over a decade.

Always Something Different

Part of the brilliance of GRiZ is that he’s an independent artist who is always trying to reinvent himself and try new things. With every new album and subsequent tour, his sound is new and different, not to mention ripe with experimentation. Throughout his career, GRiZ has experimented with different fusions of funk, rap, pop, hip-hop, dance, and more. Not only has he incorporated his saxophone playing into his music, but in 2018, GRiZ began to add his own vocals to some of his songs, crossing a threshold few DJs have dreamed of doing. He’s also been unafraid to tackle social issues or address his personal life with his lyrics, giving his audience authenticity and a look into his mind.

Get in Line

Over the years, GRiZ has collaborated with countless artists, including Big Gigantic, DRAM, Matisyahu, Wiz Khalifa, and even Snoop Dogg, who GRiZ considered one of his personal heroes growing up. With so many collaborations, you never know who might join GRiZ on stage when he’s on tour or playing at a festival. Even if Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa don’t accompany GRiZ, the blend of bass, saxophone sounds, his deeply personal lyrics, and music that will make everyone in attendance want to dance will create a concert experience that will be unique from any other you’ve had before.