3LAU
United States
3LAU: The Electronic Music Producer Blending Melodic House & Pop
3LAU, born Justin Blau, is an American electronic music producer and DJ known for his melodic house anthems and innovative approach to the music industry. Hailing from Las Vegas, he achieved mainstream recognition with his 2016 single "Is It Love" and later made history with the first-ever artist tokenized album sale.
Early career
Justin Blau was born in 1991 and began his musical journey while studying finance at Washington University in St. Louis. He started producing electronic mashups and bootlegs, gaining initial traction through free downloads on SoundCloud. His early official releases, like the "Dancefloor Filth" EP in 2012, showcased his evolving style and led to signing with the independent dance label Revealed Recordings.
Breakthrough
3LAU's breakthrough arrived in 2016 with the release of the euphoric single "Is It Love" featuring Yeah Boy. The track became a staple in his sets and across festival circuits, solidifying his move from mashup artist to original hitmaker. This period also saw successful collaborations, including "Fire" with NERVO and Chace, and "On My Mind" with Yeah Boy, which further expanded his audience.
Key tracks
Is It Love — This 2016 single featuring Yeah Boy marked his transition into original production and became a mainstage festival anthem.
Touch — A 2017 collaboration with vocalist Carly Paige, this track exemplified his signature blend of emotive lyrics and driving progressive house energy.
Star Crossed — Featuring Oly, this 2018 release on Blume Records highlighted his continued focus on melodic, vocal-driven electronic music.
Walk Away — This 2020 song with Luna Aura showed a darker, more experimental side while maintaining his accessible pop sensibility.
Would You Understand — His 2022 collaboration with Carly Paige returned to the uplifting, festival-ready sound that first defined his career.
Beyond music production, 3LAU co-founded the blockchain-based music platform Royal in 2021, revolutionizing artist-fan engagement. In a landmark move, his 2021 album "Ultraviolet" was sold as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), generating over $11 million and highlighting his role as a tech-forward pioneer in the electronic genre.
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