Lamar Smith Discovers JQX Live — Fan Says His Sound Is What the Industry Needs

JQX makes a surprise appearance on Lamar Smith’s live music review show, delivering three tracks, introducing E.R.M. and leaving the reviewer impressed by a sound he says he hasn’t heard before.

JQX has once again caught a music reviewer off guard.

During a recent live music review hosted by Lamar Smith, the mysterious New York producer seemingly appeared out of nowhere, skipped the line and immediately began sending music through the show.

Smith admitted he hadn’t even realized JQX was watching.

“JQX, I didn’t even know he was in here at all. I just seen the skip pop up.”

What followed became much more than a routine music submission. Across multiple tracks, Smith heard different sides of the JQX catalog, praised the production’s versatility and eventually expressed interest in connecting with the producer outside of the livestream.

JQX Enters the Live With a Club Record

Before playing the first track, Smith noticed one of the statements attached to JQX’s music: “No AI used in the making of any of these tracks.”

Then the music started.

The opening selection immediately introduced Smith and his audience to JQX’s club-oriented production style. As the record played, JQX revealed in the chat that he produces club bangers and was tuning in from New York City.

Smith quickly welcomed JQX Nation into the room and wanted to hear more.

But JQX was only getting started.

“1,000 Hits” Shows Another Side of JQX

Next came “1,000 Hits,” a track that moved the session in another direction.

Smith put the record to a live audience vote while listeners reacted in the chat. After hearing the track, he focused on something that has become a recurring theme in reviews of JQX’s music: the sound doesn’t easily fit inside one box.

Smith described the record as different and versatile before making one of the biggest statements of the session.

“I’ve never heard that sound.”

He continued:

“That’s what we need, man. That’s what the industry needs.”

Smith ultimately gave the record an 8 out of 10 during the livestream and noted that JQX was essentially “two for two” at that point.

More importantly, the review was becoming less about whether JQX could make a good track and more about figuring out exactly where this unusual catalog belonged.

Smith heard club music, house influences and sounds that pulled from multiple cultures and genres.

That versatility appeared to be exactly what caught his attention.

Then JQX Introduced Lamar Smith to E.R.M.

The third selection pushed the conversation even further.

JQX submitted “Too Polish,” an E.R.M. — Electronic Rhythm Music — track.

Once Smith understood what E.R.M. represented, his curiosity increased.

“Too Polish” showcased the electronic side of the JQX sound while maintaining the rhythmic and hip-hop-influenced attitude heard throughout the catalog.

For Smith, hearing JQX move between different styles was an eye-opening experience.

“It’s really opening up my eyes to the other side of music and production.”

He specifically referenced electronic music, EDM and house while discussing the track and the broader possibilities of JQX’s approach.

That is where the concept behind Electronic Rhythm Music became especially important.

Rather than treating electronic production as one narrowly defined genre, JQX’s E.R.M. concept allows rhythm-driven music to interact with hip-hop, R&B, Caribbean, Latin, dance and other influences.

Smith picked up on that versatility almost immediately.

He described the possibilities as electronic R&B, electronic hip-hop, electronic Latin and Spanish-influenced electronic music, encouraging JQX to continue exploring the lane.

“Take Over the Waves”

As the review continued, Smith became increasingly encouraging.

He praised JQX’s confidence and enthusiasm about his own catalog, making a distinction between arrogance and believing in your work.

“That’s not arrogance. That’s confidence.”

Smith then encouraged JQX to keep attacking the electronic space with quality music.

“Take over the waves, bro.”

The statement fit perfectly with what JQX has been building through E.R.M.: a sound designed to move freely across traditional genre boundaries rather than conform to one established category.

Smith encouraged him to continue releasing strong, high-quality records and building momentum from New York.

Lamar Smith Wants to Work With JQX

Perhaps the most significant moment came toward the end of the review.

After hearing the records and interacting with JQX in the chat, Smith didn’t simply thank him for submitting.

He wanted to connect.

“I really wanna connect with you.”

Smith explained that he spends time in New York and suggested that the two could eventually work together, mentioning producing, co-producing and potentially connecting JQX with artists.

He even acknowledged one of the biggest mysteries surrounding the producer: Who exactly is behind JQX?

Smith said he hoped that one day he would be able to meet the person behind the music and “put a face to it.”

For now, however, the mystery remains.

Another Reviewer Discovers the JQX Sound

What began with Lamar Smith wondering who had suddenly skipped the line turned into a live discovery of several sides of the JQX catalog.

Three submissions demonstrated different musical directions. “1,000 Hits” earned an 8/10 reaction. E.R.M. sparked a larger conversation about electronic production. And by the end of the session, Smith was talking about collaboration.

Perhaps the most telling reaction wasn’t the score.

It was Smith admitting that JQX had presented him with something he simply hadn’t heard during the rest of his time reviewing music on the platform.

In an industry where thousands of new songs compete for attention every day, being immediately recognizable can be more powerful than simply sounding familiar.

JQX appears determined to build exactly that kind of catalog.

And once again, a reviewer entered the session not knowing what JQX was about — and left wanting to hear more.

JQX Nation is watching. E.R.M. is expanding. And the mystery behind JQX continues.