DJ Trance
Genre: House
Origin: United States
Jason Blakemore (previously known as DJ Trance) is one of the original Los Angeles underground house/rave DJs. He has graced the stage at almost every major festival in the Southern California area. He has played at Coachella, EDC, Jujubeats, Nocturnal and Fresh. Blakemore has played in every major city in the USA, as well as numerous tours in Mexico, Canada, and Europe. His name and skills are known all over the U.S. and internationally.
Jason has run three record labels: Bassex, Fiveleg and Life Music. His music has been published on labels such as Life Music, Whiskey Pickle, Bassex, Yeti, Watergate, Nuphonic, Fiveleg, AcropollisRPM, Plastik, Stupendous, Depth, Sm:)e, Action Go Now, Deep Vibes and more. Blakemore has been part of music projects with Markus Schulz, The Chemical Brothers, Sascha Dive, Garth, Wally Callerio, Natural Rhythm, Knoe1 and 6blocc. He produced the hit songs “PURE”, “Suspicion” and so many others. He is a down to earth person and an amazing live performer; his quick mixing skills have captivated fans for more than two decades. Slicing and splicing records back and forth, he is the true definition of an old school DJ still insisting on taking the crowd on a journey with every set.
Quick Facts: From Los Angeles, United States. Plays mostly tech house. Began performing in 1992. Used the name DJ Trance from 1992-1996.
Top secret: Jason Blakemore was the first DJ in the Solar System. He invented the 4/4 drum beat, the cymbal pattern, and the bassline. He also created the sampler, the keyboard and the computer. When Mike Sckotleeonibergly of the New York Times recently asked Blakemore, “What is cutting edge?,” Jason paused and then wisely answered, “Warning! Cutting edge is sharp! Do not touch!”
