Biography

After more than a decade of slugging it out in New York’s house music scene, J-Hecht found himself in need of an inspiration re-injection. This unexpectedly came from a move to Asheville, North Carolina a few years back. With no intention to stay immersed in dance music, Jason was soon mingling with local artists, musicians, and DJs and caught the bug once again. “I guess the music found me,” he jokes. Reinvigorated, J-Hecht took to the decks once again.

J-Hecht has also reemerged with a new focus on production work. Working a style that evenly fuses tech-house and minimal sounds but with a funky influence (probably taken from his past love of breaks records) J-Hecht has been knocking out club-primed tracks. Every step is a sign that Jay's best dancefloor moments are yet to come.

He has released and continues to release original music as well as remixes on various labels such as Electrik Soul Records, Kushtee Records, Fierce Animal Recordings, Nightchild Records, Get High Music, Deep Nota, Release Musiq and many more.

RMQ010 - J-Hecht - Occupy The Gruv : Release Musiq 03/12/12

With support from Barry Jamieson, Orde Meikle(Slam), Bogdan Taran, Audiotonic, DJ Hal, Joan Ribas, Kiko Martínez and more, and reaching #12 on the Beatport Tech House Top 100 while staying on the Beatport Tech House Top 50 Releases for 7 weeks and counting.

#12 on the Beatport Tech House Top 100 Releases with Occupy the Gruv EP

With support from Barry Jamieson, Orde Meikle(Slam), Bogdan Taran, Audiotonic, DJ Hal, Joan Ribas, Kiko Martínez and more, and staying on the Beatport Tech House Top 50 Releases for 7 weeks and counting.

J-Hecht, who has previously been heard on Release Musiq as well as Onionz' Electrik Soul label. displays his funky style with a straight-forward groover titled "Realized." The rhythm section pulls off some tight, hip-shaking house music with a punchy bass line and a potent four-on-the-floor drive. Expressive vocal cut-ups and hits follow the rhythm adding a simmering excitement to the track. On top of all this is an effected synth melody, bursting in and out of the mix with modulated echoes and splashes of reverb .Read More...

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Featured Article in 128AndUp Magazine
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Featured Article on 8DPromo
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Release Musiq presents a fine three song compilation highlighting some of the imprint's signature artists. Provocatively titled Occupy The Gruv, this EP showcases Release Musiq's club-ready sound which draws upon elements of house music and techno to create some peak-time DJ moments. J-Hecht, Luis Armando, and Conrad Greggor are the three producers on hand delivering prime sonic cuts.
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