With the likes of Mark Ronson, Lupe Fiasco, Trevor Nelson and Chris Moyles unable to get enough of the original ninja - Mr Jaguar Skills - the rise (and rise) of this ground-breaking artist has been well documented.
Honing his craft and love of music for the last 15 years Jag has remained true to his school and kept a slightly mysterious edge to his character; with details of his real name, age and home town etc left largely unconfirmed…
In 2004 Jaguar Skills caught the eyes (and ears) of fashionista and renowned music lover Jade Jagger. He was invited to move to Ibiza and become resident at her world famous Jezebel parties. I
biza turned into the world as Jag started to play globally with the Jezebel parties including Russia, Hong Kong and across Europe. In 2005 he produced the tune "We Love You" for US mega rapper Lupe Fiasco. It featured UK emcee Sway and has subsequently been released on the net.
2006 was one of Jaguar Skills finest moments yet - he created the mixtape "1979-2006: A Hip-Hop Odyseey - 800 Tracks In 45 Minutes". A never been done before project, he mixed every Hip-Hop hit from 1979 to 2006, and played them in order of their release, from the first ever Hip-Hop record to the latest one to date. It caused an internet storm and through its original idea and skilful mixing it really put Jag on the map.
Jag continues to receive love generally across the board at Radio 1, 1xtra and from a host of respected musicians that are now peers of his.
Forthcoming this year is a nomination for Best Hip-Hop DJ at the DJ Awards in Ibiza. As well as first class gigs including the mighty V Festival, Pacha-Ibiza and Cocoon-Frankfurt amongst others. It seems the best is yet to come…
To see Jaguar Skills:
Wednesday 18th November London Cargo 0871 2200 260
Tickets are £8 and are on sale now.