JC

..JC who has lived out most of his life in the city of Dubai, within the United Arab Emirates, made Dj’ing a career after years of never imagining it could be more than a hobby of just collecting records. JC got introduced into Dj’ing at the age of 16. At the time he was confined to his room to mix up his tunes, reason being he never knew which genre of music he really wanted to stick with. In 2000, JC was introduced to the diversified genre of House Music and realized that it was the kind of music he wanted to play-out. His stompin’ style of progressive/tech-house with breakz and his ability to read a crowd gave him quick recognition amongst local DJs and clubbers. JC has also been the youngest disc jockey to represent Dubai at the FOUND@Thrist event, which featured world-renowned DJ and producer Paul Oakenfold and Daniele Davoli. In 2005, JC started working at Ohm Records. Being the only independent record store in the Middle East and the people guilty of bringing club nights like the FingerLickin’ Sessions, Renaissance and Shindig to Dubai – Within a few months at OHM Records JC was given the chance to step-up and head the events department in the organization. It was privilege to head the events section of the record store and at the same time have decks to play with 6 days a week. Another break for JC outside is country of residence (Dubai) was when he was sent to Mumbai (India) in November 2005 to do a vinyl exhibition in the cities premier club Zenzi. After the exhibition OHM Records held a gig at the venue where JC was put up to take main stage for the first time in the career. His unique style, charisma behind the decks and selection of music by taking clubbers on a voyage through a broad spectrum of concentrated bass driven sounds set the dance floor ablaze instantly. Which lead to an immediate booking to play for the MTV Asia parties. Aside from DJ’ing JC has also been actively involved in writing columns for Local Magazines Infusion, Play, TimeOut Dubai and LOUD In addition JC host a montly show on Vibe Lebanon (Beruit) which has gained him a lot or recongintion in the country. JC sets usually featuring a one hour mix which consists of the finest sounds coming out on Vinyl and promo’s of producers JC has developed relations in the past. The second hour of the show features a guest mix of international DJ’s JC plays over the weekend with. In 2006, JC was asked to feature his sets on Lush Radio. Which is the first web based radio station in United Arab Emirates. In February 2006, JC was signed on as a resident Deejay for Trilogy, Madinat Jumeriah. Which undoubtedly is, the biggest club in the region. Being the youngest DJ to be on the clubs roaster JC has proven himself worthy of his position. Since his signing with Trilogy JC has secured permanent warm-up slots for Shindig, Renaissance, Absolut Reflections, BIG NIGHT OUT, Bedrock in Dubai. Music being the air that he breathes, whether it is running events for OHM Records or DJ’ing by night. The future looks bright for JC, with regular playing slots with big names stopping by Dubai and across the region, writing Music columns and hosting weekly radio shows. Genre : Progressive/ minimal tech-house,deep and funky break.