And then U.K. music, we had So Solid [Crew], Oxide & Neutrino, it was a mix of things. Join to listen to great radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts But, I'll be honest, a lot of the U.K. music — the old-school garage Sticky stuff, and Ms. Dynamite — that stuff resonated. It stopped being a job and more of something fun. Location Lyrics: JAE5 / If you send me the location / Then I'll be right there / And make I come check you, my baby / No time, no / And my dawg is on probation / Another 5 years / Me bring girls to Are there people you would like to work with in the future? 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In being the go-to producer for U.K. rapper and new FADER cover star J Hus, he seems to have found his similarly multi-musical match. Maybe dream collaborations? “I think that’s what kind of what has kept us [together this long],” he said. I'm second, and we're all boys. If you've got energy, you are up-and-coming, it's the same kind of "Hus process.". Well, his artist name is Blem, or Blemish. That's where I learned like 95% of everything I know. So I'd sit on the PC and play with DJ software and Fruity Loops and stuff, because that was the only thing to do, literally. London. I was like, "Are you sure? And then if they both were gone for six months, it would be my mum's brothers. Maya Jama defends taking the knee and insists Black Lives... 'It has a different meaning since I've had my son': Liam... Maya Jama looks radiant in a beige midi dress and brown... Maya Jama admits she enjoys a 'pasta-pizza-sarnie' of an... Maya Jama shows off blonde locks as she exudes Hollywood... (IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND) [PUBLIC VOTED]. London. A list of fundraisers you can support right now. That was the biggest thing for me, because they were all five, ten times better than me, a whole bunch of different producers from different genres. So when I'm producing, I can literally just turn something quickly on the corner in live, instead of having to move my mouse along trying to gloss the synths. Park’s talents were first recognized when he debuted in … Agent details, along with key contact information, can be found on The Handbook, an online resource for accessing celebrity contact details. I was with his DJs, who were friends of mine. Masked up: Drillo T (L) and M Huncho (R) both turned heads on the red carpet Created … I want to buy a property in Ghana where do I start? It did. We had a mixtape that we did in two weeks, 15th Day, and it did well for the positions we were in. Afrobeats has kind of blown up; it's not hard [to keep up], it's in my face now. I had no social life. Even though we're very different people, we were surrounded by the same things, growing up around the same things, growing up in the same area. 97 Followers, 154 Following, 0 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from (@jae5.a1) It was like we were both trying to achieve the same thing. Do you think your past experience of working with your uncle in a production group kind of gave you a leg up in terms of being able to work with other people? To say the least, this guy does it all. We just used to get in a bit of trouble that’s all. I was kind of surprised at how much love we got. When he first started he was paying for sessions. Literally, he had put out one or two songs that were starting to get noticed. So I realized it wasn't for me. On the new album, I'm executive producer. There was no structure, there was no selection process, it was: we make a song, and it's automatically on the mixtape. I was always using it, and then I always felt I wanted to know how they made the stuff — I was just literally just playing and trying to mix. 'For a long time they were the only award show in the UK that was celebrating and championing black culture', Fun: Maya and Chunkz were clearly in good spirits as they hosted the showÂ, Work it: The Victoria's Secret star oozed glamour with a pair of black barely-there heeled sandals and a collection of dazzling silver jewellery, which included a statement earring, Gorgeous: Leomie styled her brunette locks into a sleek sweptback straightened hairdo and she added a slick of glamorous make-up to enhance her beauty, In the zone: Greenford native Jordan looked pensive as she presented an award, Having fun: The ladies put on kooky displays as they joined forces at the ceremony, Show: Kojey Radical took to the stage during the awards ceremony. And from then on, out of boredom, it was just every day: I went on Fruity Loops after school, and I was rubbish. He’s one of those guys that would play each song a million times. My older brother would collect CDs and play them all day. Explore releases from JAE5 at Discogs. But it's not as big as it should be, because you have to kind of get in trouble to know about it. Billie also admitted her love for British super-producer JAE5. Here come the girls: Maya Jama (L) and Jourdan Dunn (R) led the glamour at this year's MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards, held at Exhibition London in Shepherd's Bush. I'd sit and watch YouTube videos on how Skrillex made his synth and how to put together these synths, and that sucked me in. They taught me the basics of Logic, so I went from Fruity Loops to that. He would let me use the computer if they weren't using it, and he put me around producers that I actually looked up to. But I have four sets of speakers, I've got like NS-10, which is industry standard for everyone. Maya Jama and Jourdan Dunn led the glamour at this year's MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards, held at Exhibition London in Shepherd's Bush. APE Media is a non-for-profit organization that works with a lot of people that get in trouble. But last year, I would say, when we started doing J Hus, that's when it actually kind of took off. He probably played the biggest role in terms of getting me to a certain level. But it's probably the first professional environment I was in, music-wise. So that's what I use the synth for. I like that other people are taking the Afrobeats and bashment vibe and messing with it and creating. Then I've got a set of KRKs just to check how the sound is in a normal room or a normal environment. Let's talk about when you linked with J Hus. So, I took on a course, and they taught me how to use Logic, and they actually gave me a job teaching music after the course. Or, for now are you guys still tag-teaming? Yeah, I grew up in East London Plaistow, from zero to ten years old. It was a good learning experience, it taught me to take more criticism and be open. I was on a course there because I think I was on probation for something stupid. There's a lot of times where I wouldn't get my way. Did you grow up in East London? Everyone used to laugh at me. Unsurprisingly, this skirt is selling quickly, so if you fancy getting your hands on it, you’ll need to act fast! To be a hundred percent honest, it's doing better than I thought. 2 talking about this. Personally, I don't think it sounds any different at all than the ones on the computer, but the controls it gives me, they improve the music. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. On the significance of representing black culture in the music industry, TV and radio star Maya said on Tuesday's edition of The One Show: 'It's so important. "I Killed My Girlfriend, Sold Her Head For N20,000" - Man Confesses (Video) Nigerian Comedian, Edo Pikin And Wife Jojo Welcome Their First Child (Photos) SAD!! One of the best experiences. So I actually had to be open. Maybe we're onto something,” so we went and worked on it more and we had Joe Gossa from Black Butter, the label — he came down a lot to work on that song. For about two or three years, we were just producing for artists as JOAT. When I got back to London, I did, courses at a place called APE Media. I think twelve of them are songs produced by me, and then the other five are produced with other people. You mentioned you and your brothers used to get in a bit of trouble. Did you think “Did You See” was gonna be as big of a smash as it is? jae5 real name. Some were doing dubstep, some were doing grime, some were doing reggae, and it was all in one building, so I could literally walk from room to room and be in a different world in terms of sound. I'd like to get with Amerie, even. What about dubstep is so enthralling to you? It’s so complex, but so simple. Other winners of the night included Best Female Act and Best R&B/Soul Act recipient Mahalia, Best Newcomer Aitch and Young T & Bugsey - whose viral track Don't Rush scooped them the Song of The Year accolade.Â, Wow: The mother-of-one effortlessly turned heads in a figure-hugging ensemble, Vibrant: Jourdan ensured all eyes were on her as she posed on the red carpetÂ, Dazzling: Strictly's Emma Weymouth looked sensational in a blue sequinned slip dress, tied in with silver heels, Beaming: The wife of Ceawlin Thynn, 8th Marquess of Bath, flashed a beaming smile as she hit the red carpet, Stunning: Emma styled her brunette locks into voluminous wavesÂ, Vision in white: Zeze Millz (L) went braless underneath a semi-sheer suit, while Loose Women's Judi Love (R) looked glamorous in a bedazzled dress, The woman of the hour: Created by founder Kanya King (pictured), the MOBO Awards were first held in 1996 and have been broadcast on a variety of channels over the years, All-black: Another winner of the night included Best Female Act and Best R&B/Soul Act recipient Mahalia (L), while model Neelam Gill oozed sex appeal in a LBD with a dramatic train, Hard work pays off: Young T & Bugsey's viral track Don't Rush scooped them the Song of The Year accolade, Glamorous: Neelam looked incredible as she added to her outfit with a pair of white strappy heels, Pose: Mahalia donned a black blazer with a strap and matching trousers for the awards, Model: Neelam showcased her lithe physique in the racy garment, Sensational: Tiana Major9 wore a black leather top and matching trousers for her turn on the red carpetÂ, Congratulations: Aitch raised his fist in the air with delight as he held up his Best Newcomer trophy, Dapper: Former EastEnders star Charles Venn (L) and film director Rapman (R) were also in attendance, Achievement: Ego Ella May won the Best Jazz Act, Thrilled: Mahalia posed with her two awards for Best R&B and Soul ActÂ, Award-winning: Producer Jae5 held up his trophy with pride, Masked up: Drillo T (L) and M Huncho (R) both turned heads on the red carpetÂ, Created by founder Kanya King, the MOBO Awards were first held in 1996 and have been broadcast on a variety of channels over the years including BBC One, ITV2 and Channel 5.Â, In 2018, the MOBO Organisation announced the ceremony would take a one-year hiatus, before producers revealed they were planning to hold a 'bigger, revamped show' this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.Â, The show returned to BBC One this year and aired at 10:45pm, after the ceremony was live streamed on YouTube earlier in the evening.Â, Raising the roof: The show's presenters put on an energetic ceremony for their viewers, Versatile: Social media star Maya, who just launched her new skincare brand Mij Masks, later switched into a busty ensemble, In good company: The dynamic duo, who are both of Somali heritage, couldn't contain their happiness as they presented together, Maya said of the MOBOs: 'It's so important. Fellow model Leomie Anderson, 27, dared to be bold as she stunned in a nude leotard, which was decorated in leaf patterns to cover her modesty. We are obsessed! In my courses, I focused on radio broadcasting, and music production. I used to overproduce song a lot. My mum, my dad, and my mum's brothers. Only about a year and a half ago. To be honest I was young, so I enjoyed, there were no problems in life, so I'd say it was an 8. But in terms of the album, I couldn't just do that because I had to take in a lot more people's opinions, because the work's not just my product. I was so happy with that song. Then I took it away, came back the next day and we finished it up. He might have changed it. Meet Jae5, The East London Genre Blender Behind J Hus’s Out Of This World Afrobeats Sound The producer talks his pre-teen disciplinary period in … What was your time there like? I'm in a phase right now where it's my go-to thing: I go into any plugin and I type in "pluck," just to see what comes up. Speaking on Not3s' "Addison Lee", Billie said: "This was my first introduction to Not3s; Not3s with a three, the homie. Do you keep up with the music that’s been coming out since you’ve left? I would literally go home and shower and I would go back and I was there. Maya Jama led the glamour at this year’s MOBO Awards held at Exhibition London. I could see myself progressing quicker than in anything else I tried. His managers were like, "Look, let’s just try and put together a mixtape." Everyone was like, “Oh, you know that song's fire.” The manager was going crazy, the label was going crazy. Me and my older brother were there for three years, and my younger brothers were there for seven. When did you start experimenting with those? When I came back here we moved to Old Street. Literally it’s because I can't play an instrument as well as I would like a soloist to play. Find Jae5 credit information on AllMusic. We've got better songs on the computer." I know you work pretty exclusively with J Hus. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. So I took courses for about two years, and then I was working with them for about another four years teaching music production. I'm trying to go this year, but I haven't been back yet. ©2021 The Fader, Inc. All rights reserved. Chef, 27, who 'saw red' and stabbed fellow diner in neck with steak knife after accusing him of 'staring at... Clive of India's name is stripped from  house at his old school sparking criticism of 'mindless' and... Kate Middleton pays tribute to 'all those working on the frontline' on her 39th birthday as she gets... Company director blamed his DYING WIFE for speeding fines: Husband, 51, avoids jail after giving police... 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In terms of keyboards, I'm using a Komplete Kontrol keyboard, but the truth is I have a lot more equipment than I actually really need. I would never turn down that opportunity. Have you been in that kind of position throughout the making of the new album? They called again and again and I literally just did the session so they would leave me alone. That was my life, just being in the studio. When it comes to production in the UK, JAE5 is a name that rings bells time and time again. A lot of my music is influenced from me being out there and the and types of sounds they were using, not only music — manners and mannerisms, there's a lot I learned out there, different things that I just didn't have when I was here. I went with four of my brothers. The way he delivered certain things on a song. The former BBC Radio 1 host ditched her new blonde wig for her naturally brunette tresses, which were worn in a curly low ponytail. He was the one– he would go out and buy CDs early, record songs off radio onto tape. Then it got to the point where I stopped asking for the money. Justin Bieber. Then I had my brother who was playing hip-hop, 50 Cent and everything hip hop. I think that might have confirmed for me that I wanted to do music. I'd be ten minutes late to a radio set, but that's not actually acceptable. I actually like it. And Hus is nice; he's an artist that when he gets his verse right, he doesn't really give a damn about anything else at all. And we'd have to get into it. In terms of computer, everyone's on a Mac. Rapper Nines and R&B singer Mahalia are the biggest winners at the 2020 Mobo awards, returning for the first time since 2017 to celebrate music of Black origin. Now everything's a fusion, innit. Tweets; Tweets & Replies; Media; Search ; Jae5 @JAE5_ 14h. Ghana is just too sweet. So, I bought a Nord Lead 4, just because I actually wanted to be able to synth, instead of with s keyboard and mouse, and I like the fact that you can actually turn a knob and do everything live. I saw an Instagram of your studio setup, and it looks stacked. the 2020 Mobo awards, returning for the first time since 2017 to celebrate music of Black origin. He changes his mind every time. That was every weekend. I could understand how to do a drop and stuff, but before that, I never understood that you could actually make a synth that sounds like a vocal. I could finally make an experimental instrumental and it would go out, it wouldn't just be sitting on my computer and no one would hear. Meet Jae5, The East London Genre Blender Behind J Hus’s Out Of This World Afrobeats Sound. I think about three years ago, roughly. He gave me so much freedom to just do things. Jae5. Musically, it was amazing. Play Play And then the whole Kontakt Ultimate 10 library. And then, with every session, he was better than the people that I was actually interested in. With her locks worn in a straight fashion, the Vogue coverstar complemented her out-of-this-world beauty with neutral-toned make-up. Park is widely known as the former member of the Korean pop group 2PM. Over the phone from his studio in North London, Jae5 chatted with us about the learning process that came with executive producing J Hus’s debut album, Common Sense, how being sent to Ghana for three years to “learn discipline” changed his life, and how dubstep plays a surprisingly large role in inspiring and influencing his heavily afrobeats-based sound. Have you been back since leaving? Has working with him brought you any other opportunities that you're excited about? We just put 15 songs together and called it a mixtape. It was literally an urban artist who I thought would never actually be up for doing something that's really close to a pop song, and it was his idea. 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