A new year and a new moniker for party starter Junxterjack aka Born Loud. Check this out
Jacquelino (Jack) Vasconcelos is best known for his stellar productions under the guise of Junxterjack but with a new year comes a new name from the Dutch supremo. The man behind ‘Make Some Noise’ – the Beatport #1 smash hit produced in collaboration with EDM heavy weight Chuckie – has aptly changed his stage name to Born Loud to reflect the “big room” style of music he is famed for. The first production to be released under his new pseudonym Born Loud will be the hotly anticipated ‘Check This Out’; an electro banger produced alongside Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. It was first played by Hardwell several months ago and has been making serious waves on dance floors worldwide ever since. With this fresh start Born Loud also signed to a brand new management, a collaboration between Bespoke (The Opposites) and Protocol Management (Nicky Romero). With superb skills behind the decks and a string of new projects in the pipeline, 2014 is set to be the biggest year yet for Born Loud. Dan Prince checks in..
Jack welcome to DMCWORLD where in the world are you right now?
“Thanks for having me. I’m currently in Holland in my hometown of Rotterdam.”
Well a new year and a new guise for you, after wowing the crowds with Junxterjack this time around you have slipped into the Born Loud name which aims to reflect the big room sound you are now famed for. First up young man is ‘Check This Out’, a monster of a tune you produced alongside the mighty Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. Talk us through the history of the tune…
“The track ‘Make Some Noise’ that I did with DJ Chuckie was just released. I met Dimitri and Mike shortly after. It clicked and they digged the track. We soon set to meet in the studio for a collabo. ‘Check this out’ was a fact.”
With a new moniker also comes a new management twist with you now signed between Bespoke and Protocol…what are you hoping for this change in the powers upstairs?
“The relation with Bespoke and Protocol is really good. They understand my vision and I believe that between the three of us we really can make some moves.”
People out there don’t realise just how difficult it is thinking up a new name for either yourself, a club, a record etc. What are some of the names you threw in the bin before plumping for Born Loud…?
“None. Lol. I was born to be loud. Not with words but music!”
What is the current top 10 you are spinning…
Lunde Bros – Slapper
Tiesto – Red Lights (Afrojack Remix)
Steve Aoki, Chris Lake ft. Tujamo – Boneless
Genairo Nvilla – Lion
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Born Loud – Check This Out
Junxterjack – Let’s Get This Party Started
Born Loud – Don’t Stop
John Dish – Karmma
Umek & Groovebox – Cause And Effect
Moguai – Champs
Who are some of the producers from around the world who are on your radar at the moment?
“Showtek : so much energy in their tracks. Love it!
Genairo Nvilla : I like his techy sound mixed with tribal elements.
Nicky Romero : he’s got the funky chicken LOL!
Tommy Trash : keeping it raw but sexy.”
When was the last time you had to ask another DJ what they were playing?
“About 2 months ago. The track was from Erick Morillo, Harry Romero and Jose Nunez – ‘Conga Lust’. I really like the drums in it.”
Tell us about your studio set up…
“It’s quite basic. Windows laptop , M-audio sound card ,krk monitors and a midi keyboard.”
What was the last big expensive studio toy you bought foryourself
“A laptop was my last purchase. But I’m already getting it replaced for a new one…”
Away from dance music, who are some of the artists you are currently listening to?
“I can listen almost everything and enjoy the variety. ASAP-Rocky, Coldplay, Drake, The Opposites are some off the artist you’ll find in my iTunes.”
Let’s kick back for a moment and trawl back to when you first discovered music. Who were the early artists you were listening to and when did you discover clubland music?
“I listened to a lot of artists. And I started going out regular at a fairly young age.”
First club you ever went to?
“Calypso Rotterdam. It doesn’t exist anymore and my brother had to DJ that night. I was 13 years old and my brother sneaked me in. I had the time of my life LOL….”
The first DJ who made you think, ‘I want to do that’…
”It had to be my brother and his friends. I got a close feel at what being a DJ and producer is all about. I had the opportunity to start with my producing at a young age.”
Where was your first DJ gig and how much were you paid?
“A birthday party more than 10 years ago at a girls house. 70 euros for a classic House party!”
The first moment you realised your talent was good enough to make it in the music industry…
“It was when a track of mine got jacked and released under a false alias. DJs were playing it. I was only 16 and knew that this is going to be my career.”
Talk us through some of the massive dates in your diary that you are really looking forward to in 2014…
“I’m really excited about this year. We’ve got our focus on all the main festivals and big gigs, and I’m looking forward to play there, because I feel that I’m ready.”
And finally, what is coming out next you from studio wise
“I can’t let go too much as I don’t want to give up the element of surprise…but I can tell you that I won’t disappoint you all…”
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