Jared Lee Gosselin

Jared Lee Gosselin
Jared Lee Gosselin November 2012
Background information
Also known as	J Lee, Jared Gosselin, J Gosselin, JLG
Born	(1981-06-23)June 23, 1981 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, Midwest hip hop, Rock, Electronic, Experimental, No Genre,
Occupation(s)	Producer, Singer, Songwriter
Years active	1999 – On
Labels	Sony, Universal Motown, Warner Brothers
Associated acts	Proof, D12, Eminem , Macy Gray, India Arie, Bobby Brown, Too Short

Jared Lee Gosselin (born June 23, 1981) is a Multi Platinum, Grammy Award Winning producer from Detroit, Michigan.

Gosselin was born to Cynthia Lee Gosselin who is a single mother and works as a hairdresser in Grosse Pointe Michigan. His father, Paul Joseph Gosselin, a single father works in the automotive business doing quality control for the big 3.

On November 21, 2013 in Las Vegas NV - Jared Lee Gosselin won his first Grammy Award for the Beto Cuevas album Transformacion for Major Album Pop/Rock -

Innovation in today’s music industry—and on the radio—is most often generated far and away from the corporate confines of the major label machine. To move the needle and genuinely shake things up, takes one part kaleidoscopic vision, a heap of artistic talent and a generous helping of leadership. That is the missive of burgeoning 360-degree record label and management firm 1520 Entertainment. Based in Los Angeles, the company is that rare modern-day upstart with a fundamental focus on artist development. Instead of relying on its acts to serve up the finished product for marketing and distribution, 1520 is involved throughout the creative process, starting with its 15,500sf North Hollywood recording and production facility. 1520’s services include music production, mixing, mastering, PR & marketing strategies, video production, brand integration, and brand & artist development. Its musical specialities: Pop, EDM, R&B, Hip-Hop and Rock. And here’s where things get interesting: Not only is the firm creating music genre by genre, but it is forging unique collaborations that mesh elements from all of the above.

If change is the name of their game, it all starts at the front door. The company’s name “1520” was inspired by the renowned Bronx address 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, known worldwide as the birthplace of Hip Hop. Yes, innovation, revolution and ingenuity are at the forefront here. Already making its mark is the label’s first release, a fiery reworking of “Under the Bridge,” the 1992 global hit from Red Hot Chili Peppers. It has been transformed from a moody expose about alienation and drug despondency into a passionate plea—as a duet—for redemption and one’s personal truth. Lyricist Chino XL leads the charge with newly created verses that reinvent the story from an inner city perspective, accompanied by Rama Duke’s rock chorus that sports 8-cylinder gusto via a flaming, fierce female vocal.

The company was founded by four music industry veterans, each offering their own lofty pedigree. Producer Jared Lee Gosselin—who won a Latin Grammy in 2013 for Beto Cuevas’ album “Transformacion”—has also helped guide the careers of Velvet Revolver, Serj Tankian, DMC, Macy Gray, India.Arie, KRS-One and Musiq Soulchild. He notes, “We want our artists be their creative best. Of course, we want to see each one succeed, but we also want to be upfront, work honestly through each step and ultimately, create a cohesive team.”