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Born in 1976, multi talented Dutch artist C-Jay took up an early
interest in electronic and experimental music from the hands of artists
like Jean Michel Jarre, Vangelis and Tangerine Dream…
At
the age of 11, C-Jay started taking his first muscial educations on the
ins- and outs of both digital and musical instruments, with the
enthousiastic love and support of his parents……
And now years
later at the age of 30, C-Jay is as diverse as it can get in the dance
music business:former recordstore owner (Sessions Recordstore), dj,
producer, label owner (The Sessions Recordings) and promoter of his own
underground dance nights, called “The Sessions”…
Guest dj’s
who were invited by C-Jay to play with him on his events in the past
years include: James Holden, Chris Fortier, Quivver, Chris Cowie,
Jaydee, Anthony Pappa, Mo Shic, Andy Jarrod, Fred Numf, Jonathan Lisle
and many more.
As an artist / producer C-Jay got his first worldwide release in the spring of 2004.
This
tune (SwayWatch) got signed to the Moun10 imprint, (owned by Dutch
house legend Jaydee) and got massive support from artists like The
Flash Brothers, Chris Fortier and Fred Numf. After this first one the
attention of the scene rapidly grew. Heads were turning into C-Jay's
direction so to say.
His second release was made together with
his friend Jaydee under their “Graylock” moniker and got released on
First Impression Recordings, the label of ……Jaydee. This release got
supported, played and charted by Armin Van Buuren, Ton TB, Paul Van
Dyk, The Flash Brothers, Carl Cox, Chris Fortier and many more. The
release also made it into the higher ranks of the world renowned
Balance Record Pool charts.
Due to the fact that both releases
were received so well by the international dance scene, C-Jay decided
to start his own recordlabel “The Sessions Recordings.” The basic idea
behind it was to have no boundaries in releasing his own material, not
having to depend on other labels in this early stage of his career and
trying to draw the attention of the big guys even more. The label soon
became a fact, and the first vinyl release hit stores worldwide in
november 2004. After 3 vinyl releases on his own label C-Jay had the
result he wanted: the attention of both the scene as well as the people
on dancefloors worldwide. The established labels were now interested in
him as an artist, cause he made a name for himself and showed that his
tunes were loved by many around the globe.
Later on, in November
2005, C-Jay’s first co-production with his friend Mick Wilson (UK)
appeared on the well respected Dutch imprint Cyber Records. This
masterpiece, called “Darkism” is a personal favourite of none less than
Anthony Pappa and Hernan Cattaneo, who both have been dropping it a lot
in their sets of summer / fall 2005. Hernan Cattaneo even closed his
legendary Dance Valley Festival 2005 set with this floorfiller.... and
Dutch national radio did a live broadcast of that set.
Till now
(October 2006) C-Jay signed deals for releases with Climax Recordings
(UK) Plastik Park (Germany), Cyber Records, Existence Recordings
(Canada) Vapour Recordings (Australia) and a tune for 19Box Recordings
(Japan).
Besides these regular productions he is also asked by
world famous producer D-Nox, to make a remix for one of his artists on
his label Plastik Park; this tune came out in the summer of 2006.
By
making better and better music with every release, the support of the
big names grows as well; artists who support everything he produces
since early 2005 include Hernan Cattaneo, Anthony Pappa, Shiloh,
Satoshi Tomiie, Parham, D-Nox, DJ 19, D-Nox, Kosmas Epsilon, Leron
& Yves Eaux and Kasey Taylor: all big fans of C-Jay's soundscapes
and dropping his tunes all over the world from Asia to the USA. Not bad
if these people can be called your "fans".
The recordlabel C-Jay
manages is now taking off as well; February 2006 C-Jay decided to
revitalise the label again, and turn it into a digital imprint. Digital
releases are the future, and C-Jay jumped on that wagon at the right
time: salesfigures are growing, and talented young guys like Roger
Martinez now found a home to release their music. Special remixes and
exclusive versions of C-Jay's tunes can be found on the label as well.
Starting in 2007, C-Jay wants to use the label to highlight and manage
his own material exclusively.
Having shared dj booths with
almost every big star of the progressive scene C-Jay is bound to become
one himself. 2005 & 2006 brought C-Jay playing gigs in Poland,
Romania, Holland, Germany, Greece, Belgium and the Ukraine, and the
rest of the world is waiting for him. Watch out for this multi-talented
hot shot from Holland….
Not doing it for the Hall Of Fame but
just loving his job and the scene C-Jay is known for his motto:
“Progressive is an attitude….”
Since a year i find everything C-Jay makes is ending up in my sets..
Definetley ace productions..
Anthony Pappa
I love his music, he just get better and better. And he has a twisted sense of humor on top of that.
A true talent.
Parham
C-Jay is really good in making “druggy” music. Loving his stuff…
Elusive (norway / espen & elusive)
Loving C-Jay as much as ever..his production skills are ace.
Shiloh
C-Jay is not only a really nice person and my mate but also a brilliant dj / producer in my opinion.
He gets better with every release he makes. Definetely supporting him.
Mo Shic (israel)
For me, one of the best talents from the Netherlands. You should defo watch out for his forthcoming
releases!! Amazing stuff….
DJ 19 (19box recordings japan)
C-Jay
is a guy who wants to develop, develop in every way he can.
The new generation... I know him as a serious player on the decks and
as a fine producer.
If one person knows how to explain the word Progressive to you than he
is.
Progressive is his thing, besides playing it he is a good producer as
well. I think we can talk about a multi talented guy here. Besides of
this all C-Jay is is down to earth and honest....and you can't say that
from all the other talented guys these days. C-Jay......keep that name
in mind......
Fred Numf (yoshitoshi / universal language)
Great producer, i really love the music he makes. Dropping it a lot during my sets.
Sandra Collins (perfecto / usa)
C-Jay is besides our good friend, also a devoted producer who sticks with his own sound and style.
Doing the stuff he does best, making damn good tunes with absolute crazy titles..
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