Jay Daniel

Jay Daniel is an electronic musician, producer, and selector from Detroit, Michigan, United States. In addition to his own label, Watusi High, Daniel has released music on Sound Signature, Wild Oats, and most recently released his debut album, 'Broken Knowz' on Ninja Tune.[1] Son to Naomi Daniel

Jay Daniel
OriginDetroit, Michigan, United States
GenresHip hop, R&B, Detroit techno, house, techno, world music, progressive jazz
Occupation(s)Producer, Musician, DJ
Instrument(s)MPC, drum kit, african drums, synthesizer
Years active2013–present
LabelsNinja Tune, Watusi High, Wild Oats, Sound Signature
Websitehttps://www.jaydanielwatusi.com/

Career

In September 2013, Daniel released his first EP, "Scorpio Rising", on Detroit musician Theo Parrish's label, Sound Signature. Months later, in February 2014 Daniel released another EP, Karmatic Equations (WOJD01), on fellow Detroit native Kyle Hall's label, Wild Oats.[2] In May 2015, Daniel launched his own label, 'Watusi High', with the release of his two-track "School Dance" EP.[3] Three years later, Daniel released a debut LP on Ninja Tune; since its release, 'Broken Knowz' received positive critical response.[4][5][6][7]

As a DJ and selector, Daniel has curated musical sets for radio and venue audiences, featuring at DEMF, Boiler Room and Red Bull Music Academy, and guest-featuring on BBC Radio 1.[8][1][9][10] He regularly tours, curating events in the UK, Japan, Australia, and the US.[11] Daniel has frequently collaborated with fellow Detroiter, Kyle Hall, and London's Funkineven (Steven Julien), featured on Julien's "Abyss/Discipline" (Apron13).[10][12]

References
  1. "Detroit house wonderkid Jay Daniel launches Watusi High". factmag.com. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  2. "Jay Daniel's Debut on Wild Oats is Further Proof That Detroit Is Cooler Than Ever". vice.com. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  3. "Jay Daniel starts his own label, Watusi High". residentadvisor.net. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  4. Orlov, Piotr (17 November 2016). "Review: Jay Daniel, 'Broken Knowz'". npr.org. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  5. "Jay Daniel: Broken Knowz Album Review - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  6. "Jay Daniel: Broken Knowz — review". Financial Times. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  7. "Jay Daniel teases new album 'Broken Knowz'". mixmag.net. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  8. "Jay Daniel - In the mix, Jay Daniel in the mix, Benji B - BBC Radio 1". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  9. "A Spotlight on Movement Locals - Movement". movement.us. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  10. "Red Bull Music Academy". redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  11. "Broken Knowz by Jay Daniel". ninjatune.net. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  12. "Red Bull Music Academy". redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
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