Jlin (real name: Jerrilynn Patton) is an American electronic musician and producer known for her innovative and experimental approach to music. She was born in Gary, Indiana, and began her music career as a dancer, choreographer, and composer for dance performances. Jlin's music blends elements of footwork, juke, and other styles of electronic dance music with experimental and avant-garde sounds. Her music is characterized by intricate rhythms, complex percussive patterns, and unexpected sonic textures. She has been praised for her ability to create tracks that are both challenging and accessible, and for her use of unconventional samples and field recordings. Jlin gained critical acclaim with her debut album "Dark Energy" in 2015, which was named one of the best albums of the year by several music publications. She has since released several more albums, including "Black Origami" (2017) and "Autobiography" (2018), which are both considered to be among the most innovative and groundbreaking electronic albums of recent years.