J-Dub

J-Dub stands at the forefront of the next wave of Chicago new-school house jocks, with a hypnotic, versatile and irresistible sound that both dance floor massive and the hardcore heads can vibe to. With a combination of seamless cut and paste blends, eclectic programming, funky, elegant bass lines, deeply soulful vocals, and relentless percussion, this mad futurist unleashes his patented Heavy Soul tempest across North America and Europe. His improvisational nature shuns convention never allowing him to rely on the hits to convey the message of therapy through self-expression.

Trained as a filmmaker, J. Dub mixes genres, eras, and new school/old school methods without diluting the essence of his style. His strong drive to create a custom set for each audience has led to many an intense beat-down heavy soul style from Vancouver to Paris. Focused and locked on connecting with the floor, this sensai-in-training comes to make you shake your ass and leave you begging for more.

His Heavy Soul technique, developed in the fires of Chicago's heated DJ scene, has opened the door to many residencies at top venues across North America including Shelter (Chicago), Crobar (Chicago), Red Dog (Chicago), Common Thread @ Sonar (Vancouver), 360 (Los Angeles), and currently Sorted @ Smart Bar (Chicago) and Material @ Rednofive (Chicago). A frequent guest at clubs such as Transit (Philadelphia), Melodic (Los Angeles), and the legendary Industry (Toronto), J. Dub has established a reputation as a solid draw and showstopper from coast to coast.

It was at Industry that he became a key figure in the Canadian house scene, with his performances at DJ Sneak's Solid monthly. The foundation was laid for what has become a blueprint schedule of touring, Vancouver to Halifax.

Europe has had only a small taste of the Heavy Soul treatment He has displayed his skills at The End (London) and several one-offs in Paris. French and Japanese radio, Canadian radio and television, and U.S. based websites have all featured his sets in the past two years. In 1999, J. Dub joined Toronto-based All World Entertainment Group along with DJ Heather, DJ Sneak, Mark Farina, Jason Hodges, and Gryphon. Then brought in the year 2000 with Mark Farina and DJ Heather on the San Francisco Sessions Tour covering most of the premier house venues in North America. J. Dub is a current resident at Element in Toronto.

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