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Before people make a name for themselves in their respective industries, they come from humble beginnings and meet significant people that influence them along the way. In the case of Luis Sanchez-Navarro, best-known as Luis Ger, an audio engineer, music producer, and singer-songwriter hailing from Mexico City, his childhood already had crucial points that would shape him to become the musical genius he is today.
He first developed an affinity for music early in his childhood, when his father blasted the 80s and early 90s hits, such as DiBlasio and Yanni. Exposure to those songs inspired a young Luis to learn the piano. It further developed when he was seven and found a tape of The Beatles Hits from 1967 to 1970. Ten years later, he started down a path to becoming a songwriter and producer.
When he turned 22, he learned guitar to broaden his horizons as a musician. Yet his hunger for learning encouraged him to dive deeper into the craft and pursue an education. He studied at the Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de México (SACM) Academy, where he formally learned how to write songs and became a pupil of the multi-Latin Grammy-winner Monica Vélez.
By the following year, Luis had moved to La Habana, Cuba. While there, he met and worked alongside the multi-Latin Grammy nominee Jessee Suárez Ramos, who became his mentor and taught him the ins and outs of Music Production. His time in Cuba became a relevant event in his career because he learned more about the technicalities of music production while discovering his musical identity.
Over the years, Luis exhibited his musical prowess in music he produced alone and in collaboration with other artists. In the United States, he worked as a recording engineer for several famous artists, including Lil Nas X, Myke Towers, The Kid Laroi, and more. He also worked with Sting, Luis Fonsi, Rauw Alejandro, and Manuel Turizo.
Luis is planning to release two EPs by the end of 2022 and during the early months of 2023.
The first EP, ¡Quién te Viera!, will be available on November 2, 2022, and contains two tracks. Luis co-produced the EP with one of his mentors and multi-Latin Grammy nominees Marteen Andruet. It’s a homage to Luis’s Mexican roots as he spent some years away from his country.
Meanwhile, Luis will release his second EP, Calor, on March 1, 2023. The EP also features the work of acclaimed dubstep producer Nanoo. Calor has three tracks that will take listeners on an experimental journey of self-discovery.
Luis will also drop another project by November 22, 2022. It’s a single he produced, which features the elements of a romantic mid-tempo ballad. It’s also written and sung by the talented singer-songwriter Velia Kalipso.
From admiring musicians from various generations, Luis Ger became a significant part of today’s music industry. His dedication to the craft, patriotism, and hunger for knowledge inspire him to pursue unique approaches with his music. Luis pushes the boundaries of art to give his audience a new experience each time they listen to his work.
Photographer: Pablo Martínez
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