On WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th, STUNNA presents another special edition of 'THE GREENROOM' on BASSDRIVE Radio. In this week's installment, STUNNA welcomes back talented artist JAISE to the program for a brand new, exclusive guest mix.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA-based DJ and producer JAISE (aka JASON ROBB) first became acquainted with the sound of DRUM+BASS music in the late 1990s, with the infamous 'TORQUE' LP cover art sparking intrigue and creating an instant desire to hear what was inside its vinyl sleeve. As a 16 year old, the sounds within captured his imagination, and this new aural awareness changed the way he saw and felt about music. The precision, feeling and vibe all culminated in an experience that would result in an unquenchable thirst to find more music like it. Becoming an avid collector from that point on, and having a solid background in traditional music, it was only natural that DJing and production became the next step, and until 2006, JAISE immersed himself in the PERTH D+B/rave culture, all the while honing his musicianship and technique as a drummer.
At this point, although still having a keen interest in DRUM+BASS, JAISE took the direction of playing in various bands which brought vast knowledge and experience, including studying composition at the WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS, working in the AUSTRALIAN concert touring industry, traveling AUSTRALIA and the world as a musician and performing extensively both live and in the studio. It was through these recording sessions with world renowned producers that he developed greater knowledge and understanding of studio techniques. As time went on though, and the band lifestyle was no longer viable, his focus was redirected towards his first deep musical love, DRUM+BASS, and a dig through the record collection in 2018 was all it took to get back in the production seat.
In 2019, his first single was released and a string of singles, collaborations, compilation inclusions, gigs and mix features resulted, spanning various labels and channels. It was on NEW YEAR'S EVE 2020/21 however, that a distinct style direction change was decided upon: that he would take a more musical approach in his projects that year. By MARCH, he had garnered the interest of ANT TC1 and the journey to complete an EP for DISPATCH RECORDINGS became the sole focus. Throughout this process of experimentation, with a focus on the idea of light and dark textures existing together, a string of tracks were created which not only finalised the EP, but also resulted in 3 other EPs being created and a collaboration which would gain the interest of GOLDIE and see his first track released on METALHEADZ in DECEMBER 2021.
In MAY 2022, his debut EP 'THE CLIENT' was released on MTHXX, receiving premiere recognition from DRUM&BASS ARENA and charted at #21 in the BEATPORT "TOP 100 DRUM AND BASS RELEASES." In DECEMBER 2022, his second solo EP 'SOMETHING IN MY MIND' was released, also on MTHXX, solidifying his position on the METALHEADZ roster and as an artist to keep a keen eye on in 2023. Three of the four tracks received premiere recognition and the EP has had support from some of DRUM+BASS' most notable figures. The year 2023 saw him host the 75th edition of the METALHEADZ PODCAST in MARCH, and in MAY, he released his first EP for REBEL MUSIC entitled 'MATTER TAKES SHAPE.' The EP was well received, reaching number 13 in the BEATPORT DRUM+BASS chart. JUNE also saw the release of his 6 track 'LOCASTE' EP on DISPATCH LIMITED, securing the landmark 100th release for the imprint. In MARCH 2024, JAISE saw the release of his 5th studio EP 'RAIL YARD BLUES' on US-based label ARMORY, and in AUGUST, he secured his first vinyl release on DISPATCH BLUEPRINTS.
In 2025, JAISE continues to move strength to strength. Fresh off his debut single release on the STRAIGHT UP BREAKBEAT imprint, JAISE is now awaiting the release of his next EPs with REBEL MUSIC and DISPATCH RECORDINGS. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st sees the latest release from JAISE, in form of "EARLY ARRIVAL" + "VOID" for the COMPOUND RECORDS LTD label.
Since late 2022, JAISE has promoted the monthly SUB/stance events in PERTH, showcasing legacy artists and the more underground side of the DRUM+BASS genre. Having hosted the likes of DOC SCOTT, DJ TRACE, BREAKAGE, DIGITAL, DJ FLIGHT, and a host of others, JAISE has cemented himself as a consistent and valuable contributor to the AUSTRALIAN DRUM+BASS landscape. With an insatiable desire to create, JAISE is now well and truly an established artist within the realms of D+B and continues to carve his niche and develop his own unique take on the genre, propelling things forward in his lifelong journey in music.
Join us this session of 'THE GREENROOM' as JAISE makes his triumphant return to the program, armed with a brand new guest mix that's packed with exclusives and forthcoming material. Tune in!
*For more information on JAISE, visit:
• JAISE on Soundcloud
• JAISE on Instagram
• JAISE on Facebook
• JAISE on Link Tree
STUNNA
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'THE GREENROOM'
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