Joshua Louis Huizar, known professionally as J-Louis, is a Grammy-nominated American record producer and DJ. His early production was created entirely on an iPhone application called and he soon began to gain traction on SoundCloud, BandCamp and . J-Louis has gone on to produce for artists including Drake, Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, Pardison Fontaine, Cardi B, Zacari and Xavier Omar. J-Louis’ lush fusion of R&B, hip-hop and experimental sounds has earned him multiple platinum records and placements on Billboard’s Hot 100, Top 200 and Top Songwriter charts. An experienced live performer, J-Louis tours alongside Bryson Tiller as his live DJ.
Early life
J-Louis grew up with an older brother who was interested in music, which inspired him to begin playing drums at the age of 8. By the age of 12, J-Louis was playing alongside his brother in a touring hardcore band called Hands On. Today, J-Louis also plays guitar, bass and keyboard. He began learning music production on GarageBand through an after school program that allowed students to rent out Mac computers. He continued his learning at home by producing music through an iPhone application called .
Career
In 2013, J-Louis was featured on an episode of where he performed a set of original music produced and DJed entirely from his iPhone. Shortly after the broadcast, he received a direct message via SoundCloud from a listener who donated a laptop to invest in his development as a producer. J-Louis became a regular member of the team and featured on three additional shows stating, “I represent for those people who have nothing” and emphasizing to listeners that “it’s not what you use – it’s how you use it.” Between 2013 and 2015, J-Louis frequently released original music and remixes on SoundCloud, BandCamp and . J-Louis was introduced to Bryson Tiller during his time spent at studio sessions and radio shows in Santa Monica. In 2015, J-Louis earned his first placement on Tiller’s “Overtime,” which was certified platinum in 2017. He additionally produced "Just Another Interlude" and "502 Come Up" off of Tiller’s acclaimed debut album, TRAPSOUL. J-Louis also became Tiller’s live DJ, playing notable shows including The BET Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Red Rocks, Radio City Music Hall, The Starboy Tour with Lil Uzi Vert and a sold out show in South Africa with Travis Scott. In 2017, J-Louis produced Tiller’s "In Check" alongside friend and collaborator Teddy Walton. In 2018, J-Louis produced Backin' It Up by Pardison Fontaine ft. Cardi B, which became certified platinum in 2019. In 2019, J-Louis produced "No Guidance" by Chris Brown, featuring Drake which peaked at #5 on Billboard’s Hot 100, #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs Chart and #1 on Apple Music. The single became certified platinum in August 2019, less than 10 weeks following its release. "No Guidance" also propelled J-Louis to #3 on Billboard’s R&B Producers Chart. "No Guidance" was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
