Leo Jupiter

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Leo Jupiter
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Background information
Birth nameLeo Salminen
GenresPop, electronic, indie
Occupation(s)Record producer, DJ
Instrument(s)Piano
Years active2011–present
LabelsNext Era, Elements Music

Leo Salminen, known professionally as Leo Jupiter, is a Finnish record producer, DJ and video artist. He is known for his multi-platinum certified productions for artists such as Reino Nordin and Teflon Brothers.

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Career as a record producer

Leo Salminen has worked with a vast group of international artists such as Laidback Luke, Wyclef Jean and LLuHan. In 2016, Salminen signed a publishing deal with the Finnish publisher Elements Music. Since then, Leo has found success in the Finnish market, by producing multi-platinum certified records such as "Hubba Bubba" by Teflon Brothers and Reino Nordin's "Antaudun", which reached number one position in Finland in 2017 in terms of airplay and streams. In addition, Leo has worked with numerous notable Finnish artists such as Kasmir, Elastinen, Robin and Alex Mattson. [1]

Early years as a DJ

Leo's music career started back in 2011 as an active member of the Finnish DJ community. Leo later joined the Heavyweight DJ's collective that contributed to bringing EDM culture to the Finnish mainstream. After touring Finland for a few years, Leo's producer career caught wind as he was signed to Laidback Luke's Next Era publishing in 2013. Leo also DJ'd for a Finnish pop artist Kasmir, but eventually started to concentrate in producing records. [2]

Miscellaneous

Leo is also a video artist and has created visuals for other Finnish musicians like Pyhimys. Moreover, he also plays the piano as his main instrument. [3]

Discography

Songwriting and production credits

YearTitlePeak chart positionAlbumCreditsArtist Certifications
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2016Forget You17 [5] Non-album singleCo-writer/ProducerAlex Mattson IFPI FI: Gold
2016Hubba Bubba2CircusCo-writer/Producer Teflon Brothers IFPI FI: 3× Platinum
2017Antaudun1AntaudunCo-writer/Producer Reino Nordin IFPI FI: 3× Platinum
2017Kosketa13AntaudunCo-writer/Producer Reino Nordin IFPI FI: Platinum
2017Puhu Vaan18AntaudunCo-writer/Producer Reino Nordin IFPI FI: Platinum
2017IhmeeniNon-album singleCo-writer/Producer Reino Nordin IFPI FI: Gold
2017Good Kids76 [6] Non-album singleCo-writer/ProducerAlex Mattson
2018Another SuckerSad BangersCo-writer/ProducerLCMDF
2024 Always on the Run Co-writer/Producer Isaak

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References

  1. "Leo Jupiter - Elements Music". Elements Music. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  2. Interview with Leo Jupiter - Julius Nikander, September 2018.
  3. Interview with Leo Jupiter - Julius Nikander, September 2018.
  4. "Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Äänitteiden vuosimyynti". www.ifpi.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 2018-11-22.
  5. "Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Suomen virallinen lista - Artistit". www.ifpi.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 2018-11-22.
  6. "Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Suomen virallinen lista - Artistit". www.ifpi.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 2018-11-22.