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"Both on the radio and on the dancefloor, her selections appeal to the heads and the feet at once" - THE FADER
"Jamz' input into the 'future RnB' scene over the past two years has been instrumental in its growth" - HUNGER
"Part of a growing wave of intersectional tastemakers dismantling and redefining the perimeters of black music, you can rely on Jamz Supernova to soundtrack your late nights" - CLASH
"Her advice is invaluable for anyone who wants to pursue a career in the creative industries" - NME
"A major UK proponent of all things future RnB, future hip-hop and future beats" - HYPONIK
"Jamz Supernova is fast becoming one of our favourite DJs" - NOTION
As one of the leading next generation DJ's in the UK, JAMZ SUPERNOVA has passion for her craft in abundance.
The 27 year old from South East London is of mixed heritage, with Jamaican, Irish and Cuban influences. She was surrounded by music from birth, with her parents love of the 90's leaving an indelible mark on her.
"I wanted to learn how to DJ as the intricacies have always fascinated me", Jamz says. "I'm also a massive party girl and now I get to help create the party and set the right mood"
Her skill of being able to select the right tracks - not just the most popular tracks but ones that can make a difference - was quickly discovered by community London radio station Reprezent, who offered her a show.
BBC Radio 1Xtra provided the next platform for Jamz, when she was asked to be part of their development program, 'Xtra Talent', and it wasn't long before the BBC took the unprecedented bold step of offering Jamz three regular shows on the network, alongside inviting her to deputise for Toddla T and Benji B on sister station BBC Radio 1, Europe's largest youth radio station.
Through hosting three weekly shows on BBC Radio 1Xtra, Jamz has the privilege and platform to pioneer and showcase new talent across the future RnB, future hip hop and future beats spectrum. Jamz' input into the "future RnB" scene over the past 3 years has been instrumental in it's growth and success in the UK, which is now going from strength to strength, Jamz having recently featured top calibre talent IAMDBB, Poppy Ajudha, Daniel Caesar, Tom Misch, Kali Uchis, and SG Lewis on the show.
Taking the initiative and creating your own destiny is paramount to Jamz's beliefs, and is the inspiration behind her well-known weekend radio feature 'DIY Generation'.
"DIY Generation allows me to put a spotlight on some of the most amazing innovative creative young people in the country, who have had an idea and decided to make it happen themselves". With support from the likes of Complex UK Editor Joseph Patterson, grime photographer Vicky Grout, and well respected author and journalist Hattie Collins to name a few, Jamz has been able to regularly convey these success stories in a tangible real way so the younger generation can benefit and be motivated by people they can relate to.
Jamz Supernova has steadily carved a reputation through her radio and DJ work as having an outstanding ear for new tracks and nurturing talent, for which her own club residency 'Future Bounce' has become the go-to spot, featuring the cream of under-the-radar talent alongside underground heavyweights such as Swindle, Nightwave, Branko, Jarreau Vandal, Ozzie, Joe Hertz, Brasstracks, Sh?m, Wize and Gravez. Alongside the club residency Jamz' hosts regular exclusive Future Bounce 'Live' specials flying in International acts for their debut UK headline shows, including Mac Ayers, Gabriel Garzon Montana and Kamau.
Her decision to champion her own unique blend of Bass, House & Alternative R&B to the UK has resulted in Jamz performing at a variety of prestigious venues and events across the country, including The V&A & Tate Museum, London's Sketch, as well as fashion events for Adidas, G-Star, Lee Cooper, Oxjam, Lacoste Live, CAT's Camilla Walala Collection Launch and H&M Pop Up store. Her hard work hasn't gone unnoticed - with RAYE, Jack Garrett, Sam Gellaitry, Dornik, Mykki Blanco, Mick Jenkins, Little Simz and DJ Semtex all inviting Jamz to warm up for them on various shows.
Since making her festival debut at Bestival in 2014 Jamz hasn't stood still, last year alone gracing the stages and floors of Parklife, V Festival, Radio 1's Big Weekend, Lovebox, Glastonbury, Bestival, Strawberries & Creem, Detonate, Blissfields, Afropunk, Boiler Room, Love Saves The Day, and Motion. 2018 bookings are no exception with her first appearance at Sonar, as well as Eurosonic, Nass Festival, Farr Festival, El Dorado, Ibiza Rocks, Parklife, The Beat-Herder and more. Jamz is no stranger to the European market with regular slots away including Berlin, Lisbon, Paris, Brussels, Denmark, Madrid, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and a recent slot joining dance music heavyweights OWLSA on their European tour.
In 2016 Jamz launched her own women in music networking group. FLEXX meets quarterly and was founded alongside her good friend and industry plugger Amy Collins, aimed at connecting women in music in an informal and friendly setting. "We came up with Flexx as we realised whilst there are so many schemes & events for women trying to get into the industry, there isn't much support for women who already are!"
The last 18 months has seen Jamz cement her place as a go-to opinion leader and talking head for the new music scene, with her penning a range of personal editorial features for respected publications including hip-hop publication BRICK Magazine, Notion and Noisey. Her 'Ones to Watch' and 'Tips' for these publications bring home the fact that her new music knowledge and contribution to this part of the industry is unprecedented.
Her ability to lead and direct important conversations surrounding sensitive issues such as women in music has seen her chair and moderate a range of industry panels and keynote speeches for BRICK Mag, Bristol Women in Music and Nations of Billions.
With all bases firmly covered, and yet constantly striving for more, JAMZ SUPERNOVA is the voice to watch on new forward thinking music from around the world.
Hear Jamz Supernova on BBC Radio 1Xtra every Tuesday night from 11pm as she brings you the latest in 'Future RnB', and each Saturday and Sunday from 1pm.
Jamz Supernova
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18 Jun, 2018
Jamz Supernova: Sonar Festival 2018
Listen to Jamz Supernova's DJ set at this year's Sonar Festival, from the link below.
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28 May, 2018
Jamz Supernova: On The DIY Generation
Jamz Supernova hosts a feature on the "DIY Generation" in the Independent.
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01 May, 2018
Jamz Supernova: 'Sounds Of Sonar' Mix
Jamz Supernova has produced a 'Sounds of Sonar' mix, in advance of her appearance at the festival on 15th June.
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13 Apr, 2018
Lovebox 2018
The Lovebox festival, takes place in Gunnersbury Park, London on 13th / 14th July & features several Primary Talent & Decked Out artists.
...Dave
...Jacob Banks
...Green Velvet
...Mike Skinner & Murkage
...Jamz Supernova
...Steel Banglez
...Star.One
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19 Feb, 2018
Jamz Supernova: Fresh Kicks 60 For DJ Magazine
Considered a true tastemaker, Jamz is a go-to for new music and artists, and has become a regular face on industry panels, working with the likes of Red Bull on their Normal Not Novelty event, helping women starting out in dance music.
Jamz's 'Fresh Kicks' offering is an eclectic mix of cutting-edge tunes from the likes of Peggy Gou, Lamont, Scratchclart (Scratcha DVA) and many more.
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14 Feb, 2018
Lovebox Festival 2018
Lovebox will take place in Gunnersbury Park, London from 13th to 14th July and features these Primary Talent & Decked Out artists.
...Dave
...Jacob Banks
...Green Velvet
...Mike Skinner & Murkage
...Jamz Supernova
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07 Feb, 2018
Bestival 2018
Bestival will take place between 2nd & 5th August at Lulworth Cove, Dorset & features many Primary Talent International & Decked Out artists over the weekend:
...Plan B
...Sundara Karma
...Django Django
...Mike Skinner & Murkage
...Charlotte de Witte
...Ratboy
...Superfood
...Nilufer Yanya
...Jamz Supernova
...Jaguar Skills
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05 Feb, 2018
Parklife 2018
The Parklife festival in Heaton Park, Manchester from 9th-10th June will feature a host of Primary Talent & Decked Out artists:
...Justice
...J Hus
...MK
...Dave
...Green Velvet
...Kim Ann Foxman
...Jamz Supernova
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26 Jun, 2017
Jamz Supernova: Red Bull Music Academy Mix
Jamz Supernova produced a special 'Future Bounce X Enchufada' mix for the Red Bull Music Academy.
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26 Apr, 2017
Jamz Supernova: Featured In Clash Music
Clash Music sat down with Jamz Supernova and Tala, who plays Jamz' 'Future Bounce' stage at Peckham Rye Festival, to discuss music, fashion and more.
www.clashmusic.com/features/personality-clash-jamz-supernova-x-t%C4%81l%C4%81
| 26 May 18 | Love Saves The Night | Bristol, UK | |
| 27 May 18 | World Island | Leeds, UK | |
| 01 Jun 18 | Sneaky Pete's | Edinburgh, UK | |
| 09 Jun 18 | Parklife Festival | Manchester, UK | |
| 15 Jun 18 | Sonar Festival | Barcelona, SPAIN | |
| 19 Jun 18 | Ibiza Rocks | Ibiza, SPAIN | |
| 23 Jun 18 | Bla | Oslo, NORWAY | |
| 26 Jun 18 | Ibiza Rocks | Ibiza, SPAIN | |
| 27 Jun 18 | Boiler Room | London, UK | |
| 30 Jun 18 | El Dorado Festival | Eastnor, UK | |
| 05 Jul 18 | Farr Festival | Bygrave Woods, UK | |
| 06 Jul 18 | NASS Festival | Shepton Mallet, UK | |
| 07 Jul 18 | Worldwide Festival | Sete, FRANCE | |
| 14 Jul 18 | Lovebox Festival | London, UK | |
| 05 Aug 18 | Bestival | Lulworth Cove, UK | |
| 10 Aug 18 | XOYO | London, UK |