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Jay-J – Electronic Discussions

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After 20 years, rocking the world’s most infamous nightclubs, logging numerous hours in recordings studios around the globe, Jay-J has established himself as one one of the top, ground breaking producers in dance music.

His second studio album, Electronic Discussions, comes stocked with a variety of tracks ranging from simple, melodic downtempo journeys to straight-up, dance floor heaters. The album marks a refreshing departure for this Grammy® nominee, taking his audience on an experimental, track based journey focused on simple, melody rich themes geared for the after hours crowd.

Source: Shifted Music

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Jay-J & Random Soul – Live @ WMC 2011

Jay-J Random Soul WMC 2011

Oh snap with whip cream and a sweet cherry on top – this is a sick video of Jay-J and Random Soul performing live at WMC 2011. A wonderful example of elelctronic music, talented producers, and live performance coming together as one. Read more

Jay-J Feat. Big Brooklyn Red – Into The Light

Jay-J Into The Light

‘Into The Light’ is the second single from Jay-J’s debut album ‘Love Alive‘ that features Big Brooklyn Red. This package of mixes is complete with the help of Australia’s Nathan G and Joshua Heath, straight outta Southern Cal. The soul infused vocals carry an uplifting and positive message and are complimented with the remix work of these talented Musicians, Producers and DJ’s.

Source: Dope Den Productions Media

WMC 2010 – Jay-J And Friends Go Live Event Coverage

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Do you like Musician vs. DJ hybrids, organic instruments, and live vocals overlayed house rhythms? Then these videos featuring Chuck Love, Darren Holland, Rico DeLargo, and more are for you as NYC-based Jay-J organized one event for the memory books this year at WMC 2010 – Miami.

Implicit vs Suneel – Juno Funky House Podcast – Episode 3

Juno Funky House Podcast - Episode 3

Episode 3 of the Interactive Podcast series between FunkyHouseMusic.com & Junodownload.com is now live and available for download.

The track list and sequencing was designed for the home/headphone listening experience focusing on a wide range of funky house sub-genres. Implicit & Suneel weave through layers of lush funk to uplifting French house all the while integrating an endless array of organic instrumentation and vocal styles. Check out what Junodownload.com had to say about the mix:

US selectors Implicit & Suneel from FunkyHouseMusic.com explore the realms of funky house in the third installment of their Juno podcast series. The recording features a diverse range of high quality 4/4 flavors with an overlay of addictive, feel-good funk.

The podcast includes tracks and mixes from across the funky house genre including deeper elements from Chuck Love, Ralf Gum, Dubtribe Sound System, Dennis Ferrer, and Rasmus Faber before taking off with stompers from Michael Gray, Alex Kenji, Jay-J, Fred Falke, and The Groovelab.

Implicit vs Suneel – Juno Funky House Podcast – Episode 3

FHMDC Exclusive Interview: Jay-J

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Jay-J | Composer, Producer, DJ

Undoubtedly a legend in house music, his career spans with over 150 releases, he’s won a Grammy® nomination, had his own Coke® bottle for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, DJ’d the 2006 MTV® AVMAs and launched two comp series for Defected.

As a producer, you’ll see his name on the biggest releases from Ultra, Moulton Studios, OM, Naked Music and Defected. He’s remixed artists from Jill Scott to Joss Stone and has collaborated with producers from Kaskade to Miguel Migs. On his new label, Shifted Music, you’ll find releases by Jay-J as well as some of the best talent he’s discovered while sharing his passion for House Music around the globe.

FunkyHouseMusic.com had the pleasure to to connect with the one and only master of quality, vocal funky house to discuss a variety of past, present, and future topics revolving around the Funky House genre. We hope you enjoy this dialogue.

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FHMDC: Please describe how it all began – your love for music, instruments, and performance. What was it about house music that originally drew you to it? If it’s possible, provide the readers of FunkyHouseMusic.com who aren’t as familiar with your history with a short synopsis of how you became the multi-talented and prolific artist you represent today. Read more

Implicit & Suneel – Juno Funky House Podcast 03 Track List

Implicit & Suneel Juno Funky House Podcast 03

The track list is now available for Episode 3 of the Juno Funky House Podcast series and explores new realms of the genre by U.S. selectors Implicit & Suneel from FunkyHouseMusic.com.

01. Ralf Gum – All This Love For You (Original Mix) [Gogo Music]
02. Chuck Love feat. Colette – UR Everything (Main Mix) [Love Network]
03. Rasmus Faber – Give It To Me (Extended 12″ Mix) [Farplane]
04. The Jinks – What Happened To Us [Jinks Inc]
05. Dubtribe Sound System – Do It Now (Knee Deep Club Mix) [Defected]
06. Stephanie Cooke – Rain (Dennis Ferrer Rainforest Mix) [King Street Sounds]
07. Rasmus Faber – Are You Ready (RF Club Mix) [Farplane]
08. Ministers de La Funk – I Feel Love (Michael Gray & Danism Remix) [Subliminal]
09. Milk & Sugar feat. Ayak – You Got Me Burnin’ (Alex Kenji Remix) [Milk & Sugar]
10. Jay J feat. Latrice Barnett – Keep On Risin’ (Jay-J’s Shifted Up Mix) [Bargrooves]
11. The Groovelab – Uncut Funk (Part 6) [San Trincha]
12. City Life feat. DD – San Francisco (Fred Falke Remix) [Wasted Youth]

Implicit & Suneel – Juno Funky House Podcast 03 Track List

Jay-J Featuring Latrice Barnett – Keep On Rising 2010

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Since this Grammy® nominee burst onto the Dance Music scene, Jay-J’s been creating critically acclaimed songs for the industry’s top labels and Producers. Credited as the “Godfather of the SF sound”, Jay-J’s been shaping House Music with over 150 releases appearing on Ultra, Defected, OM, Naked Music and Moulton Studios. He’s also remixed artists from Jill Scott to Joss Stone and has collaborated with producers from Kaskade to Miguel Migs. We are happy to share news that his classic production “Keep On Risin’” has been released with a new batch of mixes for 2010 and the quickly approaching WMC. Simply put, this package sounds fantastic and highly recommended!

Jay-J Featuring Latrice Barnett – Keep On Rising 2010

DJ Mix: Jay-J – Live From Slovenia – 9/1/2009

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Live From Slovenia – 9/1/2009

DJ Mix: Jay-J – Live From Seoul – 12/26/2009

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Live From Seoul – 12/26/2009

DJ Mix: Jay-J – Live From Stereolab – 11/15/2009

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Live From Stereolab – 11/15/2009

DJ Mix: Jay-J – Live From Calgary – 10/10/2009

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Live From Calgary – 10/10/2009

News From The World Of Jay J

News From The World Of Jay JSee what’s crackin’ with U.S. house legend – Jay J – and what he’s got up his sleeve for the end of 2006, and a insightful preview of 2007!
Since selling his critically regarded Moulton Studios last year, the godfather of the “San Francisco Sound” has migrated to NYC, launched his new label – Shifted Music, rocked the red carpet crowd at the 2006 MTV Australian Video Music Awards (with an estimated worldwide audience of 1.3 billion), produced 17 remixes, co-produced the Latrice ILLUMINATE album with Kaskade, and released a retrospective Comp CD, Re:Souled