In Session #009

In Session @ Futurednb #009

DJ: J.Cross - Drum & Bass Selection
Music Genre: Drum'n'Bass
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Interview with DJ: J.Cross

 

How long have you been mixing?: Since 1996, strictly drum & bass!

 

What first got you into music and mixing?: There was soooo much good music coming out when I started mixing. Drum & bass was really starting to take form. Labels such as Metalheadz, Reinforced, V, and Good Looking were pushing this new sound forward; we haven't looked back since.

 

What equipment do you use?: 2 Technics MK2, 2 Gemini CDJ, Numark mixer, Sony sound.

 

What is the significance of your DJ name, How did you get that name?: It's my birth name. Thanks mom!

 

Who or what are your influences in music?: Bailey and Andy C, DJ-wise. There's no one better at smashing up a club than "The Executioner," and Bailey's show on BBC 1xtra is my version of church. Every Wednesday night, he's locked and loaded with the freshest cuts and amusing banter.

 

What do you look for in a beat?: Variation. We're WAY past dnb only being a bit of two-step and a squelchy bassline. No one should be bored listening to this music; there's so much going on and so many different styles, I feel they should all be showcased. As long as the tunes are quality and they make you wanna dance, it's on.

 

What was the last vinyl / CD you bought?: I'm always buying both vinyl and digital. Last vinyl was "Favela" by S.P.Y. on Metalheadz. Sick tune. Last digital was All Theives "Star (Zero T Remix)" on Footprints. Such a deep track. It sends shivers down my spine.

 

What is your favorite vinyl / CD of the month and also of all time?: Fave CD of the month is "Sick Music 2" on Hospital. Some of those producers on their are reinventing the sound and taking it to the next level. Lots of variation on that album, from dancefloor to vocal cuts to good, quality minimal grimey business. All time... "Platinum Breaks" on Metalheadz. I'll play that album for the grandkids one day.

 

Do you produce your own music?: Lightly, but I prefer DJing.

 

Do you host any regular events?: Every week @ Cafe Lura (3184 Milwaukee Ave) in beautiful Chicago. Just moved to Tuesday nights; Chicago's ONLY weekly drum and bass. My crew, MIA (www.MIACHICAGO.com) host a monthly at the best damn club for REAL dance music in the US of A, SMARTBAR (www.smartbarchicago.com)

 

What other DJ or producer do you rate at the moment if any?: Locally... Stunna is sick. He does so much for Chicago's scene and makes/plays/promotes only the finest music. Dave Owen in Indianapolis is making it big. Deep, deep cuts. Globally, S.P.Y. can NOT make a bad tune, it seems... I'm broke because I buy every release of his on sight, and he just keeps cranking them out.

 

What plans do you have in the future for yourself?: More DJing, more drum and bass, make the Chicago scene HUGE.

 

Anything else you would like to add -: Being part of the dual spotlight for IN SESSION #7 was nice, but this time I want my own!

Track List:

01. Royalston & Mark Berry - Tough Luck - Hospital
02. Twisted Individual - Gimp Mask (DJ Marky & S.P.Y. Remix) - Grid
03. Total Science - Skinz - Critical
04. S.P.Y. - Favela - Metalheadz
05. Nymfo - 8 Band - Samurai
06. Sonic - All I Wanna Do - Hospital
07. Dave Owen - Short Sighted - Dub
08. DJ Marky & S.P.Y. - Fang Face - D-Style
09. Kabuki feat. Jeru The Damaja - Watch Your Step - V Recordings
10. A-Sides feat. Deeizm - Change - East Side
11. Talon - Vivid Memory - Dusted
12. Culture Shock feat. Furlonge - Surprise - Ram Records
13. Netsky - Iron Heart - Hospital
14. Anile - Induction - Deep Soul Music
15. Rockwell - Full Circle - Shogun Audio
16. Lynx & Kemo - Keep It Low - Detail
17. DJ Hazard - Platinum Shadows - Playaz
18. Heist - Getting Dead - Co-Lab
19. Visionary - Bad Man (Serum Remix) - On Point
20. Zero T - Tavistock Dub - Nu Directions
21. Lenzman feat. Jo-S - Coincidence - Metalheadz
22. Subz & Matik - Bright Lights - Basswerk
23. All Thieves - Stars (Zero T Remix) - Footprints
24. Eveson - So Fine - Liquid V
25. Lenzman feat. Riya - Open Page - Metalheadz

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Jonathan Cross From Jonathan Cross
Thanks! Start following me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/jcrossdnb for constantly updated mixes, podcasts, and generally quality music. Brand new page! Or, visit www.miachicago.com. Cheers!
ChristySantos From ChristySantos
Very cool. I think this is what I wanted when I did "Chopper Luv" and "Dangerous". You seem to have nailed it with a cool vibe and message in the first track. Sets a mood that I like so much. I'm so thrilled every time to listen to your stuff !
Loopaddikt From Loopaddikt
Nice one fella
AGUSTIN GONZALEZ From AGUSTIN GONZALEZ
excellent!!!! inspiring
Franc From Franc
Great mix again gone straight in the car
miadnb From miadnb
maximum boost!! j cross is a badmon for real. M.I.A. COLLECTIVE INSIDE.
Jonathan Cross From Jonathan Cross
Thanks everyone, enjoy the music!
detonador dnb set From detonador dnb set
tremendo set, well done mr!
selvatronyk From selvatronyk
excelent very control
Dj Zx From Dj Zx
Some propper tunes thanks for this one

JHudon From JHudon
audio control - very nice

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