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Summary: <p>George Watsky first gained prominence via Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam, where he demonstrated his ability to combine thoughtful ideas at a wickedly fast clip. From there, it was on to a recording career that has seen both of his previous albums, 2013's Cardboard Castles and 2014's All You Can Do, reach stratospheric chart highs. He recently released a New York Times best-seller, an essay collection called How To Ruin Everything, and his newest record xInfinity dropped in August. A busy man, George Watsky somehow makes time to visit the Soundcheck studio and demonstrate his many wares. </p> <p> </p>