JAKES BIOGRAPHY
Jakes is many things to many people, to some he is the voice of TC’s smash hits
‘Deep’, ‘Drink’ and ‘Mindkiller’, to others he is the Daddy of Bristolian Dubstep
crew H.E.N.C.H and to musical historians he is one of the most interesting
vocalists that underground British music can lay claim to. Never afraid to break
from tradition and roll with his own flow, Jakes’ voice has become one of the
most recognizable in the game and his energetic live performances see him
traveling across the globe and smacking down raves from Bristol to Boston with
his inimitable style.
Within a few years, Jakes has gone from being one of the big name MCs of the drum
and bass world to now being one of the most talked about Producers in Dubstep. In
a very short space of time, the progression towards his now trademark style has
been applauded by many – and not limited to the Dubstep scene.
In 2009, the release of The Jakes Project, which included anthems such as Rock
Tha Bells and Warface, demonstrated Jakes’ ability to straddle genres his aptness
for innovation and style remaining intact. With his own productions receiving
widespread support from as wide-ranging DJs from Skream to Crookers... More Biography