Traveled the world making and playing music, spent years teaching it, now building tech around it. Grammy-nominated remixer, producer, DJ, engineer, label owner, and educator. Dad and husband first. Just getting started. https://linktr.ee/j_a_y_jhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mr2exfcjaw2vFull time: Spain, champions of the world. 🇪🇸🏆 A grind settled in extra time. Congratulations to Spain and every fan worldwide, and hats off to Argentina for taking it all the way.20 Jul 2026 03:44 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2exfcjaw2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mqe3ezenk22kJust a BEAUTIFUL song and an actual Duet, i can count legit house music duets on one hand! The story - An Autralian tour, A CD passed my way, Chills while listening, and a week of studio sessions in NYC, became the 4th release on Shifted Music. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNLdgwR6mR8&list=OLAK5uy_lKhegqQJvvn71kFeFJA2rnfEfsiQM1QDU&index=111 Jul 2026 06:54 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqe3ezenk22khttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mpur4kpp522rHappy birthday, America. Freedom has to be more than a word. It has to include people beyond ourselves, make room for difference, and stay tied to principle. Let's keep earning it.05 Jul 2026 04:41 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpur4kpp522rhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mphrmkfyux2fBeatport link for the close of this planned push: https://www.beatport.com/release/make-me-feel/696390730 Jun 2026 00:45 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphrmkfyux2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mpfc27znbc2nRelease page for Make Me Feel if you want all the links in one place: https://shiftedmusic.com/releases/downshift/make-me-feel29 Jun 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpfc27znbc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mpct675xg62hGiving Frankie's original some shine today too. Make Me Feel on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Q8TYOhhuAEUjzDWY7ax2N28 Jun 2026 01:30 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpct675xg62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mpab2pvtbm2qTraxsource link if you are grabbing music for the weekend. Frankie Shakes - Make Me Feel, original plus my Downshift mix. https://www.traxsource.com/title/2797980/make-me-feel27 Jun 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpab2pvtbm2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mp5pqp4gkz2nYouTube playlist is up if you want to hear both versions without jumping apps. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mOQ64caY8CsmcE2sZxOP2huY2xo8OyKwg26 Jun 2026 00:45 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5pqp4gkz2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mom4idaqon2fOriginal and Downshift mix are both up on YouTube now. Nice way to hear the two sides of the release. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mOQ64caY8CsmcE2sZxOP2huY2xo8OyKwg19 Jun 2026 00:45 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mom4idaqon2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mojlzeismk2cThanks to everyone checking the new Downshift release. Frankie Shakes - Make Me Feel is up on Spotify now, with the original and my Downshift mix. https://open.spotify.com/album/1J7gJOApYTgxhU3B4xsc9Z18 Jun 2026 00:45 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojlzeismk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mogwr4w4i22dNew Downshift release is up on Traxsource. Frankie Shakes - Make Me Feel, plus my Downshift mix on the flip. Chill vibes await. https://www.traxsource.com/title/2797980/make-me-feel16 Jun 2026 23:19 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogwr4w4i22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mnvlbhju562cEventide H3000 DNA became Wave Mechanics, which became Soundtoys. dug up a 2003 email receipt for UltraTools 2.3 right before FilterFreak dropped. pretty wild to see the exact moment the Soundtoys legend was born.10 Jun 2026 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnvlbhju562chttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mi5cxtyw5j27It's today. ESSENTIAL. Boho House. 2pm. Derrick Carter. DJ Meme. "Remember" playing loud. Links in bio.28 Mar 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5cxtyw5j27https://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mi4yvzlqsn2tIt's today. Boho House. 2pm. Derrick Does Disco. House heads are my people. Come through. essential-party.com/#tickets28 Mar 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4yvzlqsn2thttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mi2siylph62fTomorrow. Derrick Does Disco at Boho House Miami. ESSENTIAL Deep House Brunch. "Remember" remixes loaded, crate's ready. See you there. Links in bio.27 Mar 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2siylph62fhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mi2igu7r4327Tomorrow. ESSENTIAL. Derrick Does Disco at Boho House. Been looking forward to this one. If you're coming through, hit me up. essential-party.com/#tickets27 Mar 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2igu7r4327https://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhyc2icgky2v2001. Me, Julius, and Themba in the studio. 25 years later, "Remember" still hits. Three brand new remixes out now — load them into your playlists before the weekend. I'll be playing them Saturday at ESSENTIAL with Derrick Carter and DJ Meme. Links in bio.26 Mar 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhyc2icgky2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhxxykizjp2vDerrick Carter. He's been a fave of mine for pushing 30 years. Bringing that disco heat to ESSENTIAL this year. Y'all aren't ready. March 28 · Boho House · 2pm–9pm essential-party.com/#tickets26 Mar 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxxykizjp2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhvrllgtp32vMy Shifted Up Mix of "Remember" — spacey synths, moody elements, Themba's vocal riding on top. This one's loaded and ready for Saturday. Me, Derrick Carter, DJ Meme at Boho House Miami. Your playlist should be ready too. Links in bio.25 Mar 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvrllgtp32vhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhvhjnfbtt2wThe lineup: Derrick Does Disco · DJ Meme · Jay-J · Scotty Boy · Mark Brickman · Saliva Commandos · Big Brooklyn Red · Nicole Graham. Deep. Soulful. Disco. Essential. March 28 · Boho House Miami essential-party.com/#tickets25 Mar 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvhjnfbtt2whttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhtb43diov2fJulius kept the soul of the original intact and gave it a proper edit for 2026. Three remixers, three vibes, one classic vocal. Load up the full package on Traxsource — then come hear it Saturday at ESSENTIAL. Links in bio.24 Mar 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtb43diov2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhsx262fzx22Open air. Day into night. Boho House Miami. This is the kind of setting you want for this music. See y'all March 28. essential-party.com/#tickets24 Mar 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsx262fzx22https://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhqqn4dsbq2w25 years ago, me and Julius Papp made "Remember" with Themba. One of the original spoken word love letters to house music. Now it's back — 3 brand new remixes from me, Migs, and Julius. Exclusively on Traxsource. Catch it live Saturday at ESSENTIAL Deep House Brunch, Boho House Miami. Links in bio.23 Mar 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqqn4dsbq2whttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhqglquh342iNext Saturday. Boho House Miami. Derrick Does Disco. If you know, you know. 10+ years of this and it keeps getting better. Come through. essential-party.com/#tickets23 Mar 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqglquh342ihttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhonln4gdb2uMigs went deep on this one. Filtered synth stabs, warm pads, that retro club bounce. His remix of "Remember" is the kind of track you load up and don't take out. Already in my crate for Saturday with Derrick Carter and DJ Meme at Boho House. Links in bio.22 Mar 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhonln4gdb2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhnw456dyk2xThis is what it looks like when the right people show up. No gimmicks, just music. March 28 we do it again. essential-party.com/#tickets22 Mar 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhnw456dyk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhm3gwhygw2eNext Saturday. ESSENTIAL at Boho House Miami. Derrick Does Disco. Deep. Soulful. Disco. If you're in town for Music Week, this is the one. essential-party.com/#tickets21 Mar 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhm3gwhygw2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhcwtly3ek2tReflecting back on ESSENTIAL. 10+ years and people still remember the smiles, the hugs, the dancing, the sore feet. Make new memories — early birds almost gone. Derrick Does Disco — March 28 | Boho House essential-party.com/#tickets18 Mar 2026 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhcwtly3ek2thttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhcwt6mc7p2eLast early bird tickets for ESSENTIAL Miami. Derrick Does Disco March 28 | 2–9 PM | Boho House Derrick Carter, Jay-J, live vocalists. Deep, soulful, disco house the way it's supposed to sound. 10+ years. essential-party.com/#tickets18 Mar 2026 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhcwt6mc7p2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/j-a-y-j.bsky.social/post/3mhaoo3jvmk2dGot so annoyed with existing tools tonight I built my own platform from scratch. Content gen, posting everywhere, and an AI loop that actually learns. Posting this directly from the tool I just made. Meta. Hit me up if you want to take a look.17 Mar 2026 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:ikbfpbdkpvrpxuo26igt4edm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhaoo3jvmk2d