
Jo-S - Medium Radio - Oct 2001
Submitted By:
Yotamavni
Genre: Jungle / Drum and Bass
Date of Set: Feb 10th, 2001
Filesize: 54.00 MB
Total Downloads: 1
Biography of Jo-S
Joseph Esposito, known to those as JO-S, has been pioneering the cutting edge sounds of drum and bass for over nine years. Originally from New York, he has performed in almost every major city throughout the US showcasing his originally produced material. His debut release in the spring of 2000 on Caffeine Records entitled, “Syphon” was featured on the DJ EP Vol. 3 compilation alongside artists Datcyde and Micro (Moonshine, Caffeine). The 'Syphon Remix' was released shortly thereafter as a limited pressing in the summer of 2000. He achieved even wider acclaim when his tune 'Turbo' was released on the highly respected F-111/Higher Education imprint, which earned him a remix by The Usual Suspects (Renegade Hardware/UK). His productions also played an integral part in the development of Rawkuts Records; one of America’s foremost drum and bass labels. His first Rawkuts single, 'Desire / Beehive (Pulsecode)' sold over 2000 + copies. The dancefloor smasher, 'Submission” was released shortly there after on the Rawkuts double-pack entitled, “At the Brink” which featured other works from label mates Pish Posh, The Burner Brothers, and KC. “Submission” was licensed by BML for a mix CD by DJ Odi. “Separation” was licensed by Moonshine for DJ Freaky Flow’s, “World Domination” mix CD.
With a BA in Visual Communications, JO-S continues to push the envelope as a graphic designer. His visual aesthetics rival the quality of his musical counterpart. JO-S reserves some of his time away from the studio to design event flyers and CD packaging on a freelance basis. He aspires to set up his own media design firm named Demogrfx some time in the future.
Over this past year, JO-S has achieved wide acclaim with his more recent trips to the West Coast. With such an overwhelming response he decided to become bi-coastal and re-locate the studio to Los Angeles. Since the move, JO-S has been busy preparing his debut artist mix album, “Firing Pin”. The track selection is a definitive look into the production history of this rising stateside drum and bass artist. It also foreshadows the potential energy JO-S has to offer in his future productions. This mix CD contains 13 original tracks. The album is now available in most Tower and Virgin record stores. The first 12” single featuring “Mainframe / Timepiece” is also available in record shops with the second 12” set to drop in the new year. All art direction was headed by JO-S on the project so his aesthetics are represented in both mediums.
MIXER – Oct 2002 Review
' For the vinyl release preceding his full length, 'Firing Pin'', Jo-S pulls out all the stops. Multi-layered and bold, the techy, aggressive nature is tempered with originality in delivery. The vigorous energy of 'Timepiece' keeps that confident floor driven attitude peppered with scattered female vocal stabs and sweeping atmospherics.' - Lily Moayeri (4 stars)
DJ TIMES – Dec 2002 Review