Jam City
| Jam City | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jack Latham |
| Also known as | Vincent L'Traques |
| Born | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Electronic |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer |
| Instruments | Laptop, guitar |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Night Slugs |
| Associated acts | Bok Bok, Main Attrakionz, Kelela |
| Website | www |
Jack Latham is a UK electronic music producer and DJ who performs under the alias Jam City.[1][2] He records on Night Slugs and has been active since 2010.
Contents
Recordings
Classical Curves
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Jam City's debut album, Classical Curves, was released in 2012 to positive reception. Sonically, the album featured glossy, alien-sounding post-dubstep and club music and established his reputation for creating instrumentals from club music tropes.[1][3][2]
Dream a Garden
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Latham's follow-up album, Dream a Garden, was released in 2015. Inspired by the 2011 England riots and the work of bell hooks, the album further developed the socio-political conscience of his debut, engaging particularly with the effects of neoliberalism.[1][4][2][5] Latham said the album "is about the personal effects of living under capitalism. Why do I feel shit and why do the people I love feel shit when they look at billboards?"[5] The first single from the album, Unhappy, critiques corruptive elements of online porn.[6]
Work with others
Latham has also written songs and produced for Kelela, producing "Keep It Cool" and "Cherry Coffee" on her mixtape Cut 4 Me, and providing a remix of "Keep It Cool" on the deluxe edition.[5][7][8]
Personal life
Latham grew up in the suburbs of South London and worked in corporate espionage and also spent time as a fashion designer.[9][10]
Discography
Albums
- Classical Curves (2012)
- Dream a Garden (2015)
Singles and EPs
- Refixes 12" (2010)
- "Magic Drops" (2010)
- Waterworx EP (2011)
- "Glide" (2012)
- Classical Club Mixes (2012)
- Club Constructions Vol 6 (2013)
- "Unhappy" (2014)
- "Proud" (2015)
- Earthly Versions (2015)
References
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