Jess Jackson

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Name = Jess Jackson


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Background = Record Producer
Birth_name = Jess Reed Jackson
Alias = Jess Jackson
Born = Birth date and age|1980|7|15|mf=y
Height = 6'0"
Origin = British
Genre = Hip Hop, Pop, RnB, Rock
Occupation = Record Producer, Model, and record executive
Years_active = 1994–present
Associated_acts = Amber Melody
URL = [http://www.JessJackson.com www.JessJackson.com]
[http://www.myspace.com/JessJackson1 www.myspace.com/JessJackson1]
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Jess Jackson (born July 15, 1980 in West London, England) is a record producer and songwriter.

Early life

Jackson was born "Jess Reed" in London, England, to parents David Reed and Lis Parish. He and his two siblings, Amber Melody Reed and Joe Jackson, grew up in Richmond, Surrey, England.

Jackson's father ran a book store "Equinox Bookshop" with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page in the 1960s.Fact|date=April 2008

At ADT College, Jackson was involved in sports, music, computers and drama. He attended the School of Radio Broadcasting and West Thames College where he gained degrees in Radio Broadcasting, Music Technology and Recording Engineering.

Career

Before he became successful in Music Production, Jackson supported himself as a night club DJ, record engineer, a graphic designer, and actor.

Jess acquired his step father's last name "Jackson" and started producing music in 1994 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 intro of the record daringly consisted of just 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".

In 1999 Jackson took to the studio with the legendary Andrew Roachford and together with the co-production of "Simon Francs" released the single "24-7-365" signed to Sony Music.

In 2001 Jackson was the resident scratch DJ for the Patrick Alan band and performed on stage every Monday night at London's exclusive celebrity night club "10 Room". Jackson performed alongside Alicia Keys, Pharrell, Sean Paul, Nas, Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Angie Stone, Lionel Richie, Estelle, Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, Blu Cantrell, Wyclef Jean, Damon Dash, Westlife, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe of 'Blue' plus many more top class entertainers.

In 2001 at the age of 21 Jackson was signed by London based record label “Pure Silk”. Jackson said it was here that he met up with an old school classmate from ADT College “AC Burrell AKA Blacksmoke” who out of pure coincidence was also signed to Pure Silk Records at the same time. But according to Jackson “Pure Silk Records” was under poor management and closed down in 2003.

2003 was the start of Jacksons song writing career when Pete Townshend lead guitarist of The Who signed Jackson to his publishing company Eel Pie Publishing as songwriter and record producer.

In 2004 Jackson is known to have joined forces with The Firin' squad Kiss 100 FM as producer and remixer under the name "Firin Squad productions". He worked on remixes for 50cent and "Joe", Kevin Lyttle, Nina Jayne.

Also in 2005 Jackson kept his modelling career alive by starring in a Sony PlayStation commercial shot by Director Joseph Kahn.

In 2005 Jackson worked with Fredro Starr in California and released underground mixtape material which appeared on allhiphop.com and found its way to radio.

2006 Jackson Relocated to Los Angeles and began working closer with the US Labels. Jackson also acquired new management and is managed by Taylor Manzella.

In 2007 Jackson recorded with Hipster band The Knux signed to Interscope Records, Jackson played a Cockney British Drug Dealer in a skit on the forthcoming album.

Also in 2007 Jackson and DJ Cobra partnered up in business by providing DJ's worldwide with exclusive access to club mashup singles produced by DJ Cobra

In 2008 Jacksons music is featured on many MTV reality TV shows.

Jackson is currently in Los Angeles working on an album for his sister Amber Melody

Discography

ingles

*"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)

TV and Film

*"CSI NY Trailer" - CSI NY Promo Composed By Jess Jackson (2008)

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)

Personal life

Jackson was involved in a long-term relationship with model/dancer Leah Green. They gave birth to their son, Dylan Jackson (born 26 June, 2003) but the couple split in 2004.

In 2006 Jackson moved to California and married celebrity makeup artist Mandie Jackson.

ee also

*Amber Melody
*Pete Townshend

External links

* [http://www.JessJackson.com Official Website]