Gohma, a promising DJ and dubstep artist, has died at the age of 23.
The German producer, whose actual identify was Jonas Kern, burst onto the digital music scene in 2017 after successful a remix contest hosted by “color bass” pioneer Chime. Kern’s dying was revealed by Chime’s Rushdown Records, with whom he launched music on a number of events.
“We are devastated to hear today that Gohma has passed – a producer that has worked with and inspired many of us here at Rushdown,” the label wrote. “We are so proud to have released ‘Power’ back in 2020 alongside his winning remix of ‘Wait For Me’ by Chime. His hyper fun take on dubstep was infectious and his contributions to bass music lives on in all of us touched by his music.”
Comments shared by Kern’s contemporaries on social media paint an image of a precocious beatsmith who was beloved for his utilization of Novation’s (*23*) {hardware}.
“This absolutely breaks my heart,” wrote Skybreak, a collaborator of the late producer. “Jonas was such a monumental figure in creating the life I live – and a kind, compassionate soul. Rest in peace.”
Ghoma’s final music, “Pharaoh,” launched in February. 2019’s scintillating Bad Dreams EP, nonetheless, stays a fan-favorite.
We at EDM.com categorical our honest condolences to the household, followers, mates and family members of Jonas Kern. His explanation for dying just isn’t but clear at the time of writing.
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