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realm of experience, producing a record was
a natural progression for Jason and he went
on to do so with great success. "Living
in Darkness" (Basement Records) was conceived
in 1992 and went on to top the dance charts
for several weeks resulting in it achieving
in excess of 14,000 sales and becoming the
biggest selling underground dance track for
that year. The track was also licensed to
major compilations including releases from
Fantazia and Radio 1.
Jason's already high reputation escalated
and the offers came pouring in resulting
in a remix of The Prodigy's "Weather
Experience" (part of their "Fire
EP") which achieved a top 10 national
chart position in 1993. Jason's love of
the Underground House & Garage scene
has been in his blood since the early days
and his 15,000 strong (at last count!) record
collection features a host of sought after
classics.
His progression to playing the mellower
sounds of House & Garage in late 1993
seemed inevitable as the jungle scene mutated
and diversified. Since this transition Jason
has continued his consistent success and
has given his Midas touch to various projects.
His recently formed record label 'Social
Circles', partnered with producer Steve
Gurley and Russell Tait, is one success
project which has already left its mark
on the UK Garage scene with a constant catalogue
of quality tunes, including "Baby You
Make My Heart Sing", "I'm Missing"
and "The Message", with a series
of killer tracks to follow.
The major labels are also beating down the
door with remix offers for a host of major
artists - Cleopatra's autumn '98 release
" I Want You Back", a re-work
of the Jackson's 70s hit, was given the
Jason Kaye Midas touch for the Garage heads
and as a result, he is considering a host
of similar offers from other such corners.
Of course, Jason still manages to fit being
a second to none DJ in his busy lifestyle
playing at a variety of major UK promotions
including God's Kitchen (resident), Pure
Silk, Liberty, Palace of sin, World Dance
and Fantazia to name but a few. More regularly
he is resident at Garage Nation and inspiration
(various venues throughout the UK).
His popularity and talents have also recently
been rewarded as he claimed a 1999/2000
Dance Recognition Award for his contribution
to the music scene. He is Ian Wright's favourite
DJ (as mentioned on Sky TV at a recent post-match
interview and further proved by his request
for Jason to play at the annual Official
PFA party for the third year in a row),
he is always picked to play Oasis' private
after-gig parties whenever they are in town
(3 dates at Wembley/ 3 dates at Earl's Court
so far), the infamous drum'n'bass maestro
Roni Size has quoted him as his main musical
influence and Goldie has also noted his
respect for him on his notorious "Timeless"
album.
Not bad for a man still in his prime and
raring to go. Wanted and loved by the celebrity
and club fraternity alike Jason Kaye is
a force to be reckoned with, and will be
for some time to come.
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