The Remix Master

Jackson Tan (born February 14, 1975) better known by his stage name The Remix Master is a musician, DJ and producer. He is also known as DJ JT, T, The Blizzard, 2B1, WMN and Apex. His works are notable for integrating trance, electro, dubstep, techno, hip hop with electronic music sounds and world music genres. JT composes his own beats, dance and trance tracks which frequently feature a prominent bass lineHe has appeared alongside artists including Michael Procter, Akon, Pitbull, Lil Jon, Loren Taylor, Lil Wayne, Wendy Lewis, The Bliz, Ne-Yo, Jason D, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Whitney Houston, Foxes, Christina Milian, and Ellie Goulding.[1]

The Remix Master
Background information
Birth nameJackson Tan
Born (1975-02-14) February 14, 1975
Singapore
Occupation(s)Disc jockey
record producer
LabelsSony Music
Columbia Records
Universal Republic
Capitol Records
Websitewww.sonymusic.co.uk

In 2012, The Remix Master aka DJ JT launched a website in an attempt to bring electronic dance music from the underground scene to more mainstream audiences.

Musical career

Jackson Tan began DJing at 18 when he started playing the turntables at home with his homemade mixer. He has now spun as a DJ in Singapore, England, Thailand, US, Belgium, France, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan and is now the resident DJ at Swurv Radio in Las Vegas, Nevada in America.

He is featured on songs including "Breathe" by Skrillex, "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry, and "Part of Me" by Katy Perry. These songs were awarded the No. 1 Best remix for three consecutive weeks after their release. He was named "The No.1 DJ in Singapore" for his contributions by Top-40Charts.com.[2]

In April 2012, DJ JT aka "The Remix Master" joined the line up of American internet radio station Swurv Radio and London based radio station Global Radio One. DJ JT hosts the show Hellion Nights weekly which is also available on podcast via iTunes.[3]

In October 2012, DJ JT produced a remix of Ne-Yo's 'Let's Go' on Columbia Records.[4]

In November 2012, DJ JT closed the gap between Asia and Western EDM with starting his own record label.[5]

In December 2012, Moe Ibrahim, director of Mozaic Hotels and Resorts invited DJ JT to host a Christmas event retreat at their Baan Yin Dee Resort in Phuket, Thailand.[6]

Radio appearances

In 2012, DJ JT joined the line up at American internet radio station Swurv Radio and London based radio station Global Radio One. DJ JT anchors the Saturday night show "Hellion Nights" on Global Radio One UK and he also anchors the Sunday night show on Swurv Radio.[3][7]

Discography

Awards

Winter Music Conference 2011

  • No. 1 New DJ (Singapore) (Nomination)[8]

Radio Music Awards 2011

  • New Radio DJ (Singapore) (Nomination)[8]

References
  1. "The No.1 DJ in Singapore, DJ JT launches New Website to Connect with Fans". iReport. February 29, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  2. "The No1 DJ in Singapore Creates History". Top 40 Charts. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  3. "Singapore's No. 1 DJ Makes History With Weekly Mix Show on American Radio". iReport. March 11, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  4. "Singapore's DJ JT scores a new hit with remix of Ne-Yo's 'Let's Go' on Columbia Records". The Hype Magazine. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  5. "Universal Records Asia Artist DJ JT, Closes the East West Culture Gap Through Music" (Yahoo! Voices). Internet Billboards. Archived from the original on December 20, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  6. "UMG artist DJ JT to host exclusive Christmas event with Mozaic Hotels and Resorts in Phuket Thailand". iReach. December 7, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  7. "DJ JT Makes History With Weekly Mix Shows on American And British Radio". Top 40 Charts. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  8. "The No1 DJ in Singapore Creates History". Top 40 Charts. Retrieved December 20, 2014.

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