For those who don’t know the young man, Jasper James recently released his debut EP on the highly regarded Optimo Trax label, gathering up some heavyweight airwave mileage on both Rinse and Radio 1. With massive support and big love from the likes of Richy Ahmed, Bicep, and Skream and excellent coverage from Mixmag and the rest of the dance music press, he is clearly earmarked as one of the producers to watch in 2014.
As a DJ, Jasper is already a seasoned pro with an impressive touring diary under his belt. Over the last few months he has been found playing out as far afield as Lithuania, Naples, Barcelona and Ibiza and, as well as securing his own residency on Rinse FM, he’s achieved a childhood dream by recording this BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix.
Having travelled so far so early in his DJing journey, it nevertheless appears that Jasper is in for the long-haul, with a lengthy and productive career in the music business seemingly inevitable. A chip of the old block indeed!
This weekend, Jasper flies in from his Summer residence in Ibiza to team up with his old man for another Subculture generation game, filling the vacant vacationing DJ boots of Subculture’s other Saturday night main man, Domenic Cappello.
The other day we caught up with Jasper to chat over his favourite spots on the magical Balearic party island…
1.DC10 – The most underground feeling club on the island. Nice minimal layout with an amazing sound system. The people that go there are there to party and dance not stand about and look at one another, the best vibe.
2. Fish Shack – An amazing little spot where you will taste the most amazing fresh fish. With a beautiful view that looks over the sea. If it’s good enough for Ribéry, it’s good enough for me.
3.Hacienda Hotel – the most amazing infinity pools and view!
4. Ca’n Pilot restaurant – A Big Favourite with the locals. Specialising in quality meat in San Rafael village.
5. Space – Legendary club with an amazing history. I’m lucky enough to be playing there on the 3rd of august, along with Skream, Ame, Dense and Pika.
By way of marking the release of his new EP on Optimo Trax and his return to the Subculture decks, Jasper is giving away an exclusive signed copy of the vinyl EP & a +1 guestlist for his Subculture appearance.
Here is a brilliant snap of him with the first copy of his newly pressed vinyl which had just been delivered to him at Glastonbury a few weeks back. Please post your captions over on the Facebook event page.
BEST CAPTION WINS. GO WILD but keep it clean (Like his wellies)
GOOD LUCK!
Advance Tickets for Subculture are on sale HERE & in store and online from Tickets Scotland. More will be available on the door from 11pm. This event is a 4AM finish!