Jamal Simons, famously known as London Summers or the multi-platinum producer, singer, and songwriter, may come across as silent and in his own world. However, underneath all that silence, is a powerhouse of a performer whose music that has gone on to become chart-busting hits. With a life-long passion for creating music that strikes a chord emotionally and gets you grooving, Summers is best known for his tracks 'Downtown Savannah' and 'Valley.' However, the musician has also helped produce songs in several genres like R&B, hip-hop, and Electronic Dance Music (EDM) that features some of the best artists from around the globe.
Ask him about his inspiration behind his hit singles that skyrocketed him to fame, and he is sure to tell you about his life back the glamourous town of Los Angeles to the relaxed early days in Ottowa. As he explains it, "In Toronto, we used to get high and drive around the city late at night, and it felt like we were in our little world. It was a time to ponder. That's the feeling the song is coming from-driving through this awesome place and reflecting with a woman by your side." And while the lyrics are soul-stirring and full of poetic phrases, the music has you crooning to its beat. This combination of foot-tapping beats and bass-led sounds that blend perfectly with his appealing vocals create a unique musical sensation.
But while singing has seen him create amazing tracks, his best hits are those with some of the best names in the musical industry. Summers has created music with the #1 hit DJs around the globe and has produced tracks that are the talk of the town. Some of the songs he has produced include hits with Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike 'Back 2 U', 'Rewind,' 'Memories,' 'Stay A While,' and the 2018 hit 'When I grow up,' which got the combination of Wiz Khalifa as well. For 2020, he has turned to be an executive producer to 'Take Me To A Nice Place.' The song brings the best of Summers through funky beats while the lyrics talk about hope, the much-needed emotion in right now.
His favorite track remains 'When I grow up,' a song that encapsulates everyone's childhood and brings out the best of the musical powerhouses like Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike and Wiz Khalifa. The hit number has powerful downtempo summer beats that get you hooked, while the lyrics are sure to remind you of your growing-up phase, of adulthood, teenagers, and much more. The emotion in the melody has struck many fans and is one of the top songs produced by Summers.
And if you thought the man has his days full with all the multiple hats he juggles, you'll be surprised to know that Summers has a lot more in store. From all the time spend on songwriting and producing, he has also turned to explore a whole new side to himself, one that of an entrepreneur. In 2019, Summers started his own company that is driving a revolutionary product for the cannabis industry. The company, Eria, is a brainchild of Summers to create an innovative product that leverages the latest technological advances to develop customer-focused cannabis storage devices. Eria will be producing cannabis storage devices and is already making headway in the field. The company has raised $500K+ in its initial round of investment and will be starting operations soon, much to the delight of its investors and initial customers.
To stay updated on his life story, and get a peek into his lifestyle, follow London Summers on his Instagram or Facebook. He regularly shares updates on all that he does and shares some of the soundtracks that he creates.
