Leo Jupiter Explained

Birth Name:Leo Salminen
Genre:Pop, electronic, indie
Occupation:Record producer, DJ
Instrument:Piano
Years Active:2011–present
Label:Next 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.

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 positionAlbumCreditsArtistCertifications
FI[4]
2016Forget You17[5] Non-album singleCo-writer/ProducerAlex MattsonIFPI FI

Gold

2016Hubba Bubba2CircusCo-writer/ProducerTeflon BrothersIFPI FI

3× Platinum

2017Antaudun1AntaudunCo-writer/ProducerReino NordinIFPI FI

3× Platinum

2017Kosketa13AntaudunCo-writer/ProducerReino NordinIFPI FI

Platinum

2017Puhu Vaan18AntaudunCo-writer/ProducerReino NordinIFPI FI

Platinum

2017IhmeeniNon-album singleCo-writer/ProducerReino NordinIFPI FI

Gold

2017Good Kids76[6] Non-album singleCo-writer/ProducerAlex Mattson
2018Another SuckerSad BangersCo-writer/ProducerLCMDF
2024Always on the RunCo-writer/ProducerIsaak

References

  1. News: Leo Jupiter - Elements Music. 2017-06-05. Elements Music. 2018-11-21. en-US.
  2. Interview with Leo Jupiter - Julius Nikander, September 2018.
  3. Interview with Leo Jupiter - Julius Nikander, September 2018.
  4. Web site: Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Äänitteiden vuosimyynti. www.ifpi.fi. fi. 2018-11-22.
  5. Web site: Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Suomen virallinen lista - Artistit. www.ifpi.fi. fi. 2018-11-22.
  6. Web site: Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Suomen virallinen lista - Artistit. www.ifpi.fi. fi. 2018-11-22.