Jason Blakemore - Hour 66 - May 2008

Biography of Jason Blakemore

Jason Blakemore has written or produced over 20 records. He has played in just about every major city in the USA.

He has been a steady fixture in the west coast club and rave scene since 1992. He has enjoyed residencies with the most notorious LA promoters such as B3 Cande, Insomniac & Go Ventures. He continually plays all the big shows in LA,including Jujubeats, How Sweet it Is, Electric Daisy Carnival, Nocturnal Wonderland, The Love Festival, Coachella, and many others. You can also catch Jason at much smaller, intimate venues with older crowds, as he enjoys spinning all kinds of parties.

Here's a look at how it all went down from the beginning:

1984 - Get's first pair of turntables 1985-89 - DJ's at high school parties, birthday parties, carry's speakers etc....you know, pays his dues. Spins combination of hip-hop and electro beats.

1990-91 - Move's from sheltered Laguna Beach to L.A. to go to College and wanders into something called 'the underground.' Falls in love with house/techno music.

1992-93 - Play's first underground gig at 'What?' in April 92. Begins playing 'What?' on fridays and 'Dare' on saturdays at the Coconut Teazer in Hollywood for great crowds and very little money (you know, pays more dues). Uses the name DJ Trance.

1994-96 - Enjoy's residencies at Insomniac and Family in L.A. Co-creates record label Bassex with Mike Knapp and releases memorable tracks as Rebirth (Embryo, Pure, Floor Essence etc) and Metro (Here for the Love). Records two records with Darwin Chamber and releases a single on New York label Smile Communications.

1997-98 - Changes name back to Jason Blakemore. Establishes himself as a permanent fixture in the west coast house scene. Starts current residency with B3Cande productions as well as Aquarium and Insomnia.

1999-2004 - Starts record label Life Music. Has his song 'Echo Echo' remixed by legendary San Fransisco producer Garth. Works on projects with Smitty & Eric Davenport, Wally Callerio, and Natural Rhythm. Throws a series of successful Life Music parties.

One of LAs original underground house/rave DJs, Jason Blakemore (formerly DJ Trance) was also the first DJ in the Solar System. He invented the 4/4 drum beat, the cymbal pattern, and the bassline. He also created the sampler, the keyboard and the computer. When Mike Sckotleeonibergly of the New York Times recently asked Blakemore, 'What is cutting edge?,' Jason paused and then wisely answered, 'Warning! Cutting edge is sharp! Do not touch!'


Jason Blakemore Vinyl Discography

BASSEX 001 - Rebirth - Embryo (12') - 1994

BASSEX 002 - Metro - Here For The Love (DJ Trance Metropolitan Acid mix) (12') - 1994

BASSEX 003 - Rebirth - PURE (12') - 1994

BASSEX 005 - DJ Trance and Darwin Chamber - Indians And Aliens (12') - 1995

BASSEX 006 - Rebirth - Floor Essence / Pigs & Penguins (12') - 1996

BASSEX 007 - Darwin Chamber - Destination (DJ Trance Acid House mix) (12')

BASSEX 012 - Rebirth - To The Head (2x12')

BASSEX 015 - Rebirth - Fuel (12')

SM:)E -9028 - DJ Trance - Run From The Sun (10')

LIFE MUSIC 001 - Jason Blakemore - Echo Echo / Swept / 2600 A.D. (12') - 1999

LIFE MUSIC 002 - Jason Blakemore / Wally Callerio - Suspicion / Say What? (12')

LIFE MUSIC 003 - Low Key - Delusional (Natural Rhythm remix) (12')

LIFE MUSIC 005 - Jason Blakemore - Echo Echo (Rocket remix) (12')

LIFE MUSIC 006 - Jason Blakemore - Patience (12')

LIFE MUSIC 007 - Smitty , Davenport & Blakemore - Sleepwalking (12')

LIFE MUSIC 008 - Jason Blakemore - Ocean View (12')

PLASTIK 031 - Blisstonia - Sentosa (Jason Blakemore remix) (12')

STUPENDOUS 004 - Buddy System - Dubb Selekta (Blakemore & Nester mix) (12')