Harbinger of The AvantUrb, which is to music what post-structuralism is to the written word, Primus Luta dissects the essence of sound and molds it into works reflective of the human condition. He is the digital analog. The old new. The now infinite. The first struggle – creation.
Georgia born and Bronx bred, Primus Luta has been addicted to the production of sound from the early age of two when his grandfather gave him is first piano. He would spend the next fourteen years of his life studying the various ways of manipulating those keys to create sound, dreaming of becoming a jazz pianist in the tradition of Thelonious Monk and Dr. Billy Taylor. But a freak accident on a roller coaster would literally shatter those dreams into a hundred little pieces of bone floating around in his arm. Perhaps because of this tragedy, Luta’s focus shifted when he was first introduced the studio through a summer internship with Salaam Remi. After one hour of watching Remi move between the mixing board and the two inch reel Luta knew he had found his calling.
In the years that would follow Luta worked as a recording engineer, arranger, producer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, manager, booking agent, road maneger, band leader, stage manager, and just about every other supporting role out there for a good number of musicians. It wasn’t until the recent birth of the Heads project that he decided it was time to step out from the shadows. Through Heads Primus has found a way to bridge his musical background with his technical know how to create the sound that is authentically him.
The Heads project is a culmination of three years of work and study in which Luta aimed to apply the principles of head based jazz to modern electronic production techniques. The project is both a theoretical study and a body of compositions brought together in an interactive experience directed by Luta himself.
Primus Luta’s Discography
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Various Artists – Educate Yo’Self! Executive Producer |
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Takuma Kanaiwa – The Lemurian Sounds of Takuma Kanaiwa Performer |
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Tomchess & The Love Dogs – In The Beautiful Future Recording Engineer |
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iPL – The Catalyst Producer & Executive Producer |
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Dumhi – 3 Seats From Heaven Mix & Mastering Engineer |
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Various Artists – WHWBAYL Volume 1 Executive Producer |
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Fermented Spirits – Demystification Mastering Engineer |
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Primus Luta – The Optimus Primer Mixtape |
