NCS Interview with Jay Kay
Name:
Jay Kay
How long have you been DJing:
About 21 Years
Web address/contact details:
MOBILE - +447980919569
AIM / I-CHAT - djjaykay
MSN - jaykaydj@hotmail.co.uk
E-MAIL - djjaykay@mac.com
SKYPE - jaykayni
MY-SPACE - http://www.myspace.com/jaykayni
FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/jaykaydj
TWITTER - http://twitter.com/DjJayKay
BEATPORT - http://tinyurl.com/JayKayBeatport
DJ DOWNLOAD - http://tinyurl.com/JayKayDjDownload
Dj BOOKINGS / ENQUIRES - andi@fundamentalartists.co.uk
REMIXES / PRODUCTIONS - mixmanagment@me.com
YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/user/JayKayNI
Nationality:
British (Northern Ireland)
Town/City:
Belfast
Your style:
Good Solid House Music
Favourite DJ:
Danny Howells
Favourite producer:
Eric Prydz
Favourite label:
I must say I love a bit of Defected. They always bring out quality!
Favourite artist/band:
AC/DC
Favourite ever record:
I'm sorry but I have so many I could not possibly name one so I will name my top 5:
- Tom Browne - Funkin For Jamaica
- Metallica - One
- Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
- Inxs - Mystify
- Led Zepplin - Stairway To Heaven
Favourite ever album:
Leftfield - Leftism
Top tune right now:
Joris Voorn - Sweep The Floor (This Just Goes Off)
What Tunes have you written/produced:
- Jay Kay - Belfast Kiss
- Jay Kay - Give Your Love
- Jay Kay - Kirk's Groove
- Jay Kay - Music for The Masses
- Jay Kay - Never forgotten
- Jay Kay - Re-Intro
- Jay Kay - The Dream
- Jay Kay - TNT
- Jay Kay - Twist
- Jay Kay - Untitled By Choice
- Jay Kay -Uproar
- Jay Kay feat Catherine Cassidy - Call My Name
- Mark Jackson & Jay Kay - Deadwood
- Mark Jackson & Jay Kay - Network 96'
- Jay Kay & Conor Magavock - Your Way
- Glamour Boy - Bacon Fries
- Glamour Boy - Freeak It
- Glamour Boy - Jack's Groove
- Glamour Boy - Shake It
- Hooks 'N Kay - Bits 'N Pieces
And I have done loads of remixes for other artists!
Check
- BEATPORT - http://tinyurl.com/JayKayBeatport
- DJ DOWNLOAD - http://tinyurl.com/JayKayDjDownload
What are you up to right now:
I'm currently finishing a remix for K-Klass and doing Some Original Tracks plus editing some new tracks I have to add my twist.
Your inspiration:
I have lots of things that inspire me, especially my friends and family, holidays, gigs and festivals.
Your tipple:
I love my Vodka & Lemonade, or JD & Lemonade with a slice of lime.
Favourite club to play:
I have to say I love Thompson's Garage in Belfast. I have been playing there since the mid 90's and absolutley love it - great crowd who are always up for a party!
Best ever gig:
See above!
Your system set up: 3 x Pioneer CDJ1000, 1x Pioneer DJM800, Serato Scratch, Akai APC40 & Macbook
What piece of advice would you give to anyone getting into the industry today:
I have definately noticed that it's a good thing to get into production to get yourself noticed and to edit most of the tracks that you play so you bring your sound to the dancefloor and don't sound like every other DJ out there - it really is about standing out.
What is your view on the current situation in the industry, and where do you see it going:
A lot of people keep on going on about how the industry is screwed, but I'm not sure it is. I think it will get to a point where everyone can release their own music on their own labels and sell them themselves, onwards and upwards I say!
Anything else you think we should know about you:
Mmmmm.... I'm just a happy person who's main passion in life is his music!!
Your thoughts on NCS…!
What you're doing is great so keep up the good work!
