Jess Jackson

Jess Jackson (born 15 July 1980, west London, England) is a record producer and songwriter. He is mostly notable as the longtime producer for Los Angeles rapper Tyga.
Early life
Jess Reed Jackson was born in London, England, where he was raised, and attended ADT College. He attended West Thames College and graduated Radio Broadcasting and Recording Engineering.
Jess's father David Reed managed the book store "Equinox Bookshop" that belonged to Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page in the 1970s.(vide: West London Observer - September 11, 1975 P.5, ibid. December 25, 1975 p. 5)
Career
Before he became successful in Music Production, Jackson supported himself as a night club DJ, recording engineer and model / actor. Jess began producing music aged 14 in his family home bedroom with neighbour Simon Franks (Audio Bullys).
In 1997 at the age of 17 Jackson released his third UK garage record "Hobson's Choice". UK Garage Chart #1 (4 weeks). The record consisted mainly of sub bass and took the radio and club scene by storm. The record was also the inspiration to the beginning of a new music scene "UK Garage".
Jess hosted a live weekly show on illegal pirate radio station Flex FM in London.
In 1999 he took to the studio with Andrew Roachford and together with the co-production of "Simon Francs" released the single "24-7-365" on Sony Music.
Jackson was the resident Scratch DJ for the Patrick Alan band and performed on stage every Monday night at London's exclusive night club "10 Room". Taken from Patricks Biography, Jackson performed alongside Alicia Keys, Pharrell, Sean Paul, Nas, Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Angie Stone, Lionel Richie, Estelle, Will Smith, Blu Cantrell, Wyclef Jean, Damon Dash, Westlife, Lee Ryan to name a few.
In 2001 Jackson signed with London based record label “Pure Silk”. Jess said it was here that he met up with an old school classmate from ADT College “AC Burrell” who was also signed to Pure Silk Records. According to Jackson the label was under poor management and closed in 2003.
Pete Townshend of The Who signed Jess Jackson in 2003 to his publishing company Eel Pie Publishing as a songwriter.
In 2004 Jackson joined with The Firin' squad Kiss 100 FM. Under the name "Firin Squad Productions". He produced UK remixes for 50cent and "Joe", Kevin Lyttle, Nina Jayne.
In 2005 Jackson was featured in a PlayStation commercial shot by Director Joseph Kahn. Jackson Produced underground hip-hop songs with former Onyx member Fredro Starr in Los Angeles, California.
The Knux (Interscope Records) features Jess Jackson in a skit where he plays the character "Pea Knuckle" a cockney British drug dealer on their album "Remind Me In 3 Days". Youtube - The Knux "Pea Knuckle Skit"
Jess Jackson and DJ Cobra partnered up in business by providing DJ's with exclusive club mashup singles.
Throughout 2008 & 2010, Jacksons music is featured on MTV and Bravo reality TV shows.
In 2009 Jess and AC Burrell Produced Peter Andre's album "Revelation which reached platinum sales in the UK".
In 2010, Jackson resides in Los Angeles and is currently producing Tyga's forthcoming album "Careless World".
Discography
Executive Producer
*"The Potential" Album - Tyga (2009)
*"Black Thoughts" Mixtape - Tyga (2009)
*"Well Done" Mixtape - Tyga
*"Careless World" Album - Tyga TBA (2011)
Producer
*AM 001 White Label (12") - Active Minds - Klub Kuts / Slammin Vinyl Records (1997)
*AM 002 White Label (12") - Active Minds - Klub Kuts / Slammin Vinyl Records (1997)
*Hobsons Choice (12") - Active Minds - klub kuts / Slammin Vinyl Records (1997)
*Hobsons Choice PT 2 (12") - Active Minds (1998)
*Begin To Luv Ya (12") - Active Minds (1998)
*White Label DE 001 (12") - Simon Francs & Jess Jackson - Deep End Recordings (2000)
*White Label DE 002 (12") - Simon Francs & Jess Jackson - Deep End Recordings (2001)
*24-7-365 (12") - Andrew Roachford Jess Jackson & Simon Francs - Sony Music (2002)
*Smoke Dro (Digital Release) - Amber Melody Jess Jackson (2007)
*Don't Pack (Digital Release) - Amber Melody Jess Jackson (2007)
*He Wants More (Digital Release) - Amber Melody Jess Jackson (2007)
*No Turning Back (Digital Release) - Amber Melody Jess Jackson (2008)
*"Distance" (CD) - Jess Jackson & AC Burrell Peter Andre UK Platinum (2009)
*"Shades On" (CD Digital Release) - Jess Jackson Tyga (2009) Youtube - Tyga "Shades On"
TV and Film
*CSI New York Trailer - CSI NY Promo Composed By Jess Jackson (Aired in 2008)
*"The Rachel Zoe Project" - Season One - 42 Pieces composed by Jess Jackson (Aired in 2008)
*"Repo" The Movie - Basketball Scene - Composed By Jess Jackson & AC Burrell (Post Production - Release 2009)
Remixes
*Doo Wop (12") - Lauren Hill - Simon Francs & Jess Jackson Garage Remix - Deep End Recordings (2000)
*White Label (12") - Chico Debarge - Bootleg Pharmacists - Deep End Recordings (2000)
*R U Ready (12") - Richie Dan - Jess Jackson Remix - Pure Silk Records (2001)
*Ladies Cru (12") - Mr Rrrider - Jess Jackson Vocal Remix - Island Records (2002)
*Ladies Cru (12") - Mr Rrrider - Jess Jackson Instrumental - Island Records (2002)
*Coulda Been (12") - Nina Jayne - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Remix - Firin Squad / BMG UK & Ireland (23 August 2004)
*No Ordinary Pain (12") - Nina Jayne - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Eastern Remix - Firin Squad / BMG UK & Ireland (23 August 2004)
*Last Drop - Kevin Lyttle - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Remix - Firin Squad / Jive Records (2004)
*Anything (12") - Nina Jayne - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Remix - Firin Squad / BMG UK & Ireland (2005)
*Ride Wit U - Joe feat. G-Unit - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Remix - Firin Squad / Jive Records (2005)
*Drivin Me Wild - Common feat. Lilly Allen - Jess Jackson & AC Burrell Remix Interscope Records (2007)
*Kissed A Girl - Katie Perry - DJ Cobra & Jess Jackson Remix Capitol Records (2008)
Mixer
*Skin Burns Red - Building a Better Spaceship (2007)
*Pacific - Building a Better Spaceship (2007)
*Into The Stars - Building a Better Spaceship (2007)
*Plastic Faces (Digital Release) - Amber Melody (2008)
*White Flag (Digital Release) - Amber Melody (2008)
*"ILLER" - Album - Andrew Bagg a.k.a DJ Cobra (2009)
*"The Potential - Album Tyga (2009)
*"Distance" - Additional Mixing Peter Andre (2009)
*"Black Thoughts" - Tracking / Mixer Tyga (2009)
*"The Nausea" - Tracking / Mixer Tyga (2009)
*"09 Until" - Tracking / Mixer Tyga (2009)
*"I Don't Think So" - Tracking / Mixer Tyga (2009)
*"Tyga Tyga" - Tracking / Mixer Tyga (2009)
*"Shades On" - Tracking / Mixer Tyga (2009)

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