Shanto's deep-ethno-progressive musical style stems from his cultural background & past musical influences. A Lebanese Armenian born in London in the midst of a disco dance revolution, he was raised in Lebanon until his family escaped the war & permanently moved to LA, automatically immersing himself into the 80's electronic dance evolution. His love for bands like Depeche Mode, Berlin, & Yaz shaped his love for the electronic beat. Which later led to his love for the LA underground scene in the 90's, that finally cemented his search for the perfect beat.