Biography

Jakob Hegner aka jakohitsdifferent is a drummer, producer and mixing engineer from Berlin. His specialty is the fuse of the acoustic live sound and modern music production, crafting a unique and texturous sound.

With over 10 years of experience, he has worked with many different artists and bands such as Prismala, Flo Naegeli, Alina Pash, Olicia, NanaBCool and many more ranging from Hiphop to Jazz, Neo Soul to Pop. He is releasing music under his alias jakohitsdifferent like the beat-tape “hearts mîxtape” on the renowned label Kabul Fire Records together with the artist EVÎN, and furthermore released alternative Hiphop albums with artists like Sorvina, Nomé and Rayne.

As a live drummer his experience and versatility is backed up by several Jazzprices with his project Leléka and his degree in jazz drums at the University of Music Dresden. He works as an MD and Drummer for several arists, among them the german pop newcomer Mika Noé.