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“I've been making electronic music since I was 12. I was making music as soon as I knew how to make sounds on a piano. My parents had a baby grand, and the piano is still my favorite instrument. I look at it as a songwriting machine.”

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Travis Stewart

Travis Stewart, born on March 4, 1982, is an accomplished music producer from the United States. His unique style and production skills have won him acclaim in the industry. more

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