Mr Jo

It’s been ten years since the first time Mr Jo blew his harmonica.
He’s into Brussels soundsystems since 2000, spicing up roots reggea, dub, breaks, d&b and dubstep with his bluesy feeling. He’s been part of crews such as FWF, One Earth Sound, Nyabinghi International Soundsystem, Ashanti3000, Digital Nooba, FOB. Also some other live acts : Yassa Connection, Booya Bass. Jo is involved in the Belgian independant label Aeclectrick Records.
http://www.aeclectrick.be
http://www.myspace.com/aeclectrick
He plays in afro reggae band Jupiter & Massive 5 and in Jupiter Diop’s project Lamp Fall Sarafina. In February 2008, Jupiter & the Massive 5 went on tour through Senegal.
http://www.myspace.com/jupitermassive5 http://www.myspace.com/lampfallsarafina
That’s how Mr Jo got to represent the sub bass culture not only through the land but also across Europe and in Africa.
He frequently drops the sauce with Bun on the FOB airwaves. http://www.subfm.com
The two fellas hit Belgian parties very often (Petrol, Botanique, Recyclart, Palace...) and collaborated with the Ranking Records crew in Leeds.
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/lampfallsarafina
http://www.myspace.com/jupitermassive5
http://www.aeclectrick.be
Releases:
Tablage - Ruckspin & Quark feat. Mr Jo - Ranking Records (UK) – http://www.digital-tunes.net/releases/the_lost_ep
Blues In Heaven - Forensics feat. Mr Jo - Eight:FX Recordings (UK) - http://eightfx.addictech.com/
Into The Sunset - Forsaken feat. Mr Jo - forthcoming on Soul Motive Recordings (Bristol) - http://www.soulmotive.co.uk
New dubstep live act: Sub Nerds
BunZer0 pon the decks, 1PossMC at vocals / MCing, & MrJo pon the bluesy harmonica dub spicing. Forsaken feat. Mr Jo - Into The Sunset - Soul Motive Recordings - vynil out on 8 aug 2008!
Soul Motive returns after it’s critically acclaimed debut with some wild west wonkiness. Another double A side, this time showcasing the sounds of Bristol based Forsaken and friends. Accompanied by musical talents such as grime genius Joker, Bristol Guitarist Ben Blackmore and Belgian Harmonica player Mr. Jo, a unique musical experience is guaranteed.
Forsaken feat. Joker & Ben Blackmore – “Last Saloon Swagger”
Championed by Martin Blackdown as ‘one of the most head-turning productions in dubstep’, Last Saloon Swagger gives drunken rowdiness a new edge with honky tonk pianos, western guitars and staggered beats, along with one of Forsaken’s trademark chest-rattling bass lines. One of the most original dubstep productions of 2008.
Forsaken feat. Mr. Jo – “Into The Sunset”
Continuing the strutting Western narrative of Last Saloon Swagger. Take a textured, subtly layered journey through a musical landscape via ethereal harmonica, intricate percussion, melodic campfire guitars, rolling beats and earth shaking sub lines. Crossing the open plains of Kansas, with horses and harmonicas, heading off Into The Sunset.
Have a listen to them on their myspace at: www.myspace.com/soulmotiverecords And say hello!
Forensics & Mr Jo - Blues In Heaven - Out Now on Eight:FX recordings! LISTEN/BUY
Ranking Records presents "THE LOST E.P"
1. Lost Dubs
2. Tablage ft.Mr Jo
3. Steppin'
4. Wander
With tunes by Quark, Ruckspin, Planas & Lavellian and a feature from Belgium's own harmonica master Mr Jo.
You can check the tracks out at
http://www.myspace.com/rankingrecords
and buy them from
http://www.digital-tunes.net/releases/the_lost_ep
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