This week’s Campus Celebrity is known for his incredible musical talents and Youtube music videos. Jake Broido started his career in a home recording studio just at age 16. He has produced songs and performed many shows in Tucson since beginning school at the University of Arizona three years ago. Jake is hosting the Aaron Carter Concert this Tuesday at The Rock. This 90s themed dance party will include costume contests, drink specials and performances by Aaron Carter, Jake Broido and many other bands.
Name: Jake Broido
Age: 21
Major: Philosophy
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
When did you start your career in music?
I started recording myself when I was 12, just messing around on old home studio programs. I did not know what I was doing. I got an idea of what I wanted to do when I was 16 and started I guess pursuing it. I played more shows and began putting out records online.
What kind of music do you create?
I create a lot of different kinds of music right now. I have a funk band called The Good Youth Band and we have made pop/funk music. I am also producing a lot of R&B and Hip Hop for myself as well as some acapella covers and this past summer I released a solo album.
Do you usually perform the music you post on Youtube? (http://www.youtube.com/user/Ja…)
I kind of do a different thing live. Within the next year I would like to bring it all together and perform live what I post on Youtube with my band.
What advice do you give students that hope to pursue their dreams in college?
It is an everyday thing. I have been working with music everyday since I got to the University of Arizona for three years and I am not even anywhere near where I would like to be. No matter what you do, your going to have to put in years of learning. I look up to singers like Justin Timberlake. I try to strive for that and not compare with those around me. I think that really helps because I am never really satisfied. It is important to work hard.
Aaron’s Party 2013 is at The Rock on Tuesday at 6:30 pm. You can still buy your tickets and VIP passes at http://therocktucson.ticketleap.com/aaron-carter/