Get excited because this year’s Freshman Tour is headlined by one of the most coveted up-and-coming electronic music artists, Zaena x Jason Maek. With a unique sound that blends indie, pop, dance and a bit of rap, their hits, “Birthday” and “Get Up” are charting and listeners are craving more. Here are six things you should know about this musical duo.
1. Attending their performances is truly like being at a crazy party
Imagine going to a concert and having it turn into a completely rowdy and exhilarating night instead—this is what you can expect from Zaena x Jason Maek’s performances. Described as wild, funny and entertaining, concert-goers always have an unforgettable and fun experience dancing away to their electronic hits.
2. They support LGBTQ community
Zaena x Jason Maek have lent their support to the LGBTQ community by making appearances at multiple pride events, such as Milwaukee Pride Music Festival, Fusion Night Lights and Chicago Pride Music Festival.
3. The fashion industry loves them
Not only do they have musical talent, but these two have amazing personal style, as displayed on their Instagrams. They are in demand in the fashion world and have performed at New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.
4. They're already breaking records
Zaena x Jason Maek created “Maek Pandamonium," which is the first visual album to exist in the history of electronic music. It has been streamed over 400,000 times and has been on MTV.
5. They’ve opened for music moguls
While Zaena x Jason Maek are still trying to make a name for themselves, they’ve already gotten their feet in the door by opening for some crazy successful artists. This duo has rubbed shoulders with some prominent figures in the music industry, including Kesha, Alesso, Lupe Fiasco and Kygo.
6. Jason loves to motivate his fans
No one is more inspirational than Jason, who fills his Twitter with motivational quotes and hashtags, such as #StartUpSunday and #TuesdayTips. He encourages his fans to never stop hustling and working towards their goals in life.
Follow Zaena x Jason Maek on Instagram (@zaenaworld) and (@JasonMaek) to see what they're up to, and make sure to grab your free tickets to the Freshman Tour by selecting your college campus on their website.
