John Tejada, M-Powered

Renowned techno recording artist John Tejada has joined the ranks of the M-Powered. Using M-Audio’s Oxygen8 keyboard to control Ableton Live in live concert settings, Tejada pushes the limits of the Drum and Bass genre with every performance.

“Live is the first program that lets me perform the way I want to,” attests Tejada, whose credits include dozens of singles, remixes, and work in television and film. Known for crafting his own unique brand of subtle, musical techno, his works range from low-key, spacious arrangements to pulsating, densely layered tracks well suited for DJs.

“With Live there is so much potential,” Tejada continues. “I can either perform songs the way they were originally written, or take them to a completely different place I never thought of before. I come up with brand new ideas right there in front of an audience and can execute them in total confidence. Plus, using the Oxygen8 with Live makes the experience of playing with a laptop much more interesting to the audience.”

Tejada’s background in classical music easily gave way to the new inspiration he found in the fledgling electronic music scene at the age of 16. Inspired by progenitors such as Afrika Bambaata and Mantronix, Tejada traveled to Detroit and Europe in order to land record deals with A13, Metroplex, R&S, and Seventh City. In 1996, Tejada established his own imprint, the LA-based Palette, which has enjoyed six years of steady growth and recognition. He recently performed at international electronic music festivals in Barcelona and Detroit, and continues to collaborate with some of the most innovative artists in electronic and hip-hop music.