About Rodin JS Kumar

Composer | Producer
Author | Humanist | Storyteller
The BrandLaureate Creative Arts Icon

Creativity and self-expression are not luxuries — they are vital for human flourishing.

– Rodin JS Kumar

The Artist

Rodin JS Kumar is a Malaysian-born Creative Entrepreneur whose work lives at the crossroads of art, intellect, and enterprise. Composer, producer, author, impresario, and professionally trained accountant—he embodies a rare fusion of artistry and pragmatism, shaping narratives that echo both emotional depth and intellectual rigor.

Founder – Neo Gen Movement

Rodin is the visionary behind the Neo Gen Movement—a bold cultural renaissance fusing humanistic philosophy, radical creativity, and the transformative power of the arts in an age defined by artificial intelligence.

Inspired by Renaissance ideals, Neo Gen blurs the lines between disciplines—breathing new life into music, literature, dance, and visual culture. It is not just a movement. It is a mirror—reflecting the rebirth of purpose in a hyper-digital world.

Creative Philosophy & Recognition

Once called a “modern-day Renaissance Man” by Free Malaysia Today, Rodin’s creative arc spans decades of exploration across cultures, concepts, and forms.

A committed humanist and pragmatic thinker, he believes that music is the soul, and that storytelling, when fused with sound, becomes a force capable of reshaping how we see ourselves—and each other.

In 2025, he received the BrandLaureate Creative Arts Icon Award in Singapore, in recognition of his trailblazing work in the creative arts.

Music is the soul. When fused with story, it becomes transformation

– Rodin JS Kumar

Works & Publications

Rodin’s sonic journey weaves through jazz, blues, rock, funk, ambient, cinematic, soul, and classical traditions—culminating in his genre-defying signature: Neo Gen Music.

Books

  • Who Do We Think We Are: Mysteries, Miracles, and Mythology (2024)
  • Purpose with Passion & Compassion: In Search of Happiness and a Flourishing Life (2025)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & The Creative RenaissanceCollaborating to Transform Writing, Music, Art, Dance, Theatre & Musical Performance (2025) – Upcoming
  • The Black Swan Rises-  Humanity’s Last Mirror in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, A Neo Gen Narrative of Rebellion, Reflection, and Redemption ( 2025) – Upcoming

Music

  • Compromise (Debut album, 2024)
  • Black Swan Rises – Upcoming
  • Upcoming albums, musicals, and story-driven collaborations in development

Productions & Performances

As the founder of Black Swan Productions and AABA Creative, Rodin channels his multidisciplinary vision into music, books, musicals, and philosophical productions.

His landmark show, Black Swan Rises, debuted on 19 February 2025 at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, receiving widespread acclaim for its ambition and artistic power.

His upcoming production, Apotheosis: A Stairway to Heaven, premieres 10 November 2025, at the same venue—marking 20 years of The Brand Laureate with a performance designed as both a tribute and an artistic crescendo.

Legacy & Institutions

Rodin also co-founded the Kuala Lumpur International Jazz & Arts Festival (est. 2011) and the KL Jazz & Centre, both serving as vital platforms nurturing Malaysia’s ever-evolving jazz and arts scene.

The Vision Continues

Rodin’s mission is to help people rediscover meaning, awe, and purpose through sound and story. His journey continues with bold new projects across music, philosophy, and immersive storytelling.

We are myth-makers and soul-searchers. Through story and sound, we remember who we are — and who we’re becoming.

– Rodin JS Kumar

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