In todays world it can be hard to distinguish real talent among the
sea of rising stars. Head and shoulders above the competition sits
Jason Leva (aka Just Jason). Utilizing diverse flavor and smooth
stylings, Leva has the ability to bring any dancefloor to a frenzy.
Whether you have seen him live or heard on of his masterful mix cd's,
one listen leaves you begging for more. There is no doubt of an
extremely bright future for this extraordinary DJ and producer.
Jason was born in Newark, New Jersey; quite a contrast to the
sun-drenched landscape he has called home for over 20years. He has
witnessed the house music scene grow from its infancy. From his
early teenage years, Jason and friends would hit the local clubs to
listen to fresh new music and dance the night away. With the
decrease in the Florida house music scene in the mid to late 90's,
Jason found himself in the studio for the first time at age 16.
Working together with his mentor, Atmosphere, Jason quickly developed a unique passion for creating music. Studio time enveloped him as he
polished his technique and skills as a producer. Incorporating live
instrumentation with electronic rhythms is a trademark of his
original music. Jason has a wide range of influences including Led
Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Kraftwork, Orbital, Mark Farina, Derrick
Carter, MJ Cole, and Jazzanova. Early credits include produciton on
Eight Dimensions first release"Atmosphere", Phatt Trax single,
''She's in Light", as well as productions credits on USA Records single, "Blow your Mind".
At age 17, Jason stepped behind the turntables for the first time. A
bedroom and house party DJ at first, he quickly gained the reputation
of a dancefloor mover. He swiftly make the jump to club DJ and has
been on a nonstop schedule since. Having had residencies at
Orlando's best house clubs such as Firestone, AKA Luonge,Crooked
Bayou, The Peacock Room, Alphabar, The Bank,The Social,Sky 60, Ybor's
Martini Bar,Thee Grotto,Eli's and O2 Elements. Jasons's list of experience is extensive.
A staple in the US scene, Jason has been an integral part of
Florida's recent house music movement. In a town that relies mostly
on breakbeat and radio hip-hop, he has gone against the grain by
choosing to play a wide variety of Underground House music. Most of
his mixed sets are funky and deep floor movers. He also spins the
sexiest 2-step ever heard. There are no boundaries for this
spectacular DJ as he graces the Technics, spilling his soul onto the dancefloor.
More recent credits are "the Quirk Ep" on Blockhead Recordings, "the
Housebroken EP" on Uk label Huddtrax, as well as some bits on
Greenhouse Recordings. Jason appears as Soulpatch on "the Housekeeping
Ep" on Guesthouse Records, "Pressure" on Stupendous Recordings,and
"Dirty Funk" on Odds and Ends Music.
And most recently on Detour, Tango and Icon as Latenight Society. |