For Jamin, his work as a DJ, producer, and musician, is more than a job - its part of who he is. Nurtured among eclectic musical influences, the self-taught Jamin began to compose music at age 12. Working with four turn-tables and a mixer, Jamin began experimenting with a myriad of musical styles, honing the eclectic DJ-ing style that has become his calling card and making him one of the most promising, up-and-coming musical talents to date.
An avid music collector and connoisseur, Jamin's passion for music and uncanny ability to read the crowd shines through whenever he is behind the turntables. Armed with a true aficionado’s love of music combined with an unwavering respect for his audience, Jamin is quickly emerging as a rising star on the DJ-ing scene and has captured the attention and praise of publications such as Spin, Time Out Magazine, The Fader, and The New York Times.
At only twenty-five years old, Jamin has already enjoyed a career spanning thirteen years. His talent has led him to perform in world famous venues such as The San Francisco Fillmore West, The New Jersey Meadowlands Stadium, The New Orleans Red Room, The D.C. 9:30 Club, The N.Y. Hammerstein Ballroom. At eighteen, Jamin’s DJ-ing skills landed him on a world-wide tour with the acclaimed group Girls against Boys and his talent has continued to carry him across the globe to perform for crowds in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Canada, Mexico, and Panama.
Jamin’s love of music, dedication to his craft, and unique talent has also been the driving force behind ishlab, the music production company and full service recording studio which he owns and operates. Founded in 2000, ishlab’s diverse client roster includes an array of world-renowned artists and companies, including: Amel Larrieux, Anthony Hamilton, Brooklyn Historic Society, DJ Sasha, D-Nice, Duran Duran, EA Games, Girls Against Boys, J-live, Kudu, Lauryn Hill, Lady Miss Kier, Laila Hathaway, Miller Genuine Draft, Nona Hendrix, N’Dea Davenport, Pharohe Monch, The Robin Hood Foundation, The Game, and VH1.
What separates Jamin from the ever-growing numbers of DJs, is his rare uncompromising approach to his craft, his unique versatility, and his relentless determination to stay true to himself and his audience. With crates full of hip hop, soul, R&B, rock, funk, reggae, and classics, Jamin continues to move crowds ranging from rock fans and hip hoppers, to reggae enthusiasts and jet-setting fashionistas.