Mad Keys is the kind of artist who doesn’t just blur genre lines—he reimagines the map entirely. Rooted in hip-hop but deeply fluent in jazz, soul, and experimental textures, the St. Louis-bred, DM(V)-based producer and multi-instrumentalist has carved a lane where analog warmth meets finesse.

A classically trained violinist, Mad Keys, began shaping his sound at just nine years old. By middle school, he was crafting beats with his brother, unknowingly laying the groundwork for a future defined by musical curiosity. After graduating in 2015, he dropped LoveWaves, his debut producer project, and in 2020 followed with Balance, a full-length album of instrumentals and live arrangements with STL-based musicians Donald Williams (Super Hero Killer) and Jeremiah Long. The standout track, “Big Open Spaces,” became a quiet storm, crossing the million-stream mark organically.

His story took a turn in 2020, when a move to the Washington, D.C. area forced a career crossroads: pursue a stable path in communication design or dive headfirst into music. He chose the latter. What followed was a creative renaissance. Through raw, behind-the-scenes content and a steady output of genre-fluid instrumentals, he built a digital ecosystem that caught the attention of labels like Inner Ocean Records and PLYGRND Music. A string of releases and collaborations led to a Soulection White Label EP and, most recently, a European tour with Oddisee & Good Compny.

In addition to his musical success, he has also led the execution of several brand partnerships with names like Givenchy, Roland, Adobe, Lucid Motors, Splice, AIAIAI Audio, INFINITI, Jordan, and many more.

Now, with a catalog that spans heartfelt instrumentals and forward-thinking production, Mad Keys stands at the intersection of craftsmanship and culture—proving that the most exciting artists don’t just make beats, they build worlds.