J.A.K.A.M.
J.A.K.A.M.

Artist Profile

J.A.K.A.M.

J.A.K.A.M. (JUZU a.k.a. MOOCHY / NXS / CROSSPOINT) Born in Tokyo, he started playing in bands and DJing at the age of 15. The music of EvilPowersMe, a band formed with members who he met through skateboarding, was released on the American illustrator Pushead's label. As a DJ, his innovative and original style took the world by storm, and his activities quickly expanded from underground parties to huge festivals across the globe. As a solo music producer, he has remixed Buffalo Daughter for the U.S. record label Grand Royal, and his remixes of BOREDOMS and others have been released on a variety of labels, both major and independent. In 2003, he embarked on a recording tour with local musicians in Cuba, followed by a series of recordings around the world, and launched CROSSPOINT, a label he started as a new guideline for World Music. He has also produced video works, picture books, and art books, and in 2012, he organized the outdoor festival ONENESS CAMP "Jomon and Rebirth". His original visions straddle all genres and are spreading throughout the world.

Genre: Hip-Hop / World Music / Alternative

Active area: Japan

CROSSPOINT