Young Guru

Bio:

Legendary mix engineer, DJ, and educator, Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton is the man behind the iconic sound of world-renowned artist, Jay Z. Over the course of the last twenty years Guru has become one of the most influential minds in audio engineering. Initially known for his award-winning audio mixes on some of the most successful commercial releases in the history of modern music, Young Guru is also highly regarded for his unique ability to communicate complex technical terms, to not only students but creatives and business professionals alike.  This strength has led to invitations to speak at multiple corporations, universities, and music programs – including Google, AT&T, MIT, and Ableton’s very first LOOP music makers summit this past fall. According to Wall Street Journal, Young Guru is the most influential man in hip-hop. Through his initiatives in education and innovation, Young Guru has traveled around the world sharing the importance of “creative engineering” which recognizes the cross-disciplinary engineering nature in which most millennials approach the creative process.