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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Jay Daniel
| name = Jay Daniel
|image = Jay Daniel Red Bull.jpg
| caption = Jay Daniel DJ'ing at Adidas EQT Event
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| alias =
|caption = Jay Daniel (right) DJ-ing at Red Bull with Kyle Hall
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| origin = [[Detroit|Detroit, Michigan]], United States
|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[R&B]], [[Detroit techno]], [[House music|house]], [[techno]], [[world music]], [[progressive jazz]]
|alias =
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| occupation = Producer, Musician, [[Disc Jockey|DJ]]
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|origin = [[Detroit, Michigan]], United States
|genre = [[Detroit techno]], [[House music|house]], [[techno]], [[world music]], [[progressive jazz]]
| instrument = [[Music Production Controller|MPC]], [[drum kit]], [[african drums]], [[synthesizer]]
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| years_active = 2013–present
|instrument = [[Music Production Center| MPC]], [[drum kit]], [[african drums]], [[synthesizer]]
| label = [[Ninja Tune]], [https://www.jaydanielwatusi.com/ Watusi High], Wild Oats, [[Theo Parrish|Sound Signature]]
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|occupation =Musician, DJ
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| associated_acts =
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|years_active = 2013–present
|label = [[Ninja Tune]], [https://www.jaydanielwatusi.com/ Watusi High], Wild Oats, [[Theo Parrish| Sound Signature]]
| website = https://www.jaydanielwatusi.com/
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|associated_acts =
|website = https://www.jaydanielwatusi.com/
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'''Jay Daniel''' is an [[electronic music]]ian, [[record producer| producer]], and DJ from [[Detroit, Michigan]], United States. While building and managing his own label, Watusi High, Jay has also released music on [[Theo Parrish| Sound Signature]], Wild Oats, and most recently released his debut album, 'Broken Knowz' on [[Ninja Tune]].<ref>http://www.factmag.com/2015/02/18/detroit-house-wonderkid-jay-daniel-launches-watusi-high-imprint-preview-first-12/</ref><ref>http://www.factmag.com/2013/11/22/this-week-in-radio-detroit-newcomer-jay-daniel-garage-with-dj-haus-t-williams-on-radio-1-plus-beneath-teengirl-fantasy-and-snoop-dogg/</ref>
'''Jay Daniel''' is an [[electronic music]]ian, [[record producer|producer]], and [[Disc jockey|selector]] from [[Detroit|Detroit, Michigan]], United States. In addition to his own label, Watusi High, Daniel has released music on [[Theo Parrish|Sound Signature]], Wild Oats, and most recently released his debut album, 'Broken Knowz' on [[Ninja Tune]].<ref name="factmag.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2015/02/18/detroit-house-wonderkid-jay-daniel-launches-watusi-high-imprint-preview-first-12/|title=Detroit house wonderkid Jay Daniel launches Watusi High|date=18 February 2015|work=factmag.com|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref>
Son to Naomi Daniel


==Career==
==Career==
In September of 2013, Jay released his first EP, "Scorpio Rising", on Detroit legend [[Theo Parrish]]'s label, [[Sound Signature]]. Only months later, in February of 2014, Daniel released yet another [[Extended play| EP]], "Karmatic Equations" (WOJD01), on fellow Detroit native Kyle Hall's label, Wild Oats.<ref>https://thump.vice.com/en_us/article/jay-daniels-debut-on-wild-oats-is-further-proof-that-detroit-is-cooler-than-ever</ref> In May of 2015, Jay launched his very own label, 'Watusi High', beginning with the release of his two-track "School Dance" [[Extended play| EP]].<ref>https://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=28326</ref> After 3 years of creative build-up, Jay Daniel released a much anticipated debut [[LP record| LP]] on [[Ninja Tune]]; that release, titled 'Broken Knowz', has been met with critical acclaim.<ref>http://www.npr.org/2016/11/17/502012778/first-listen-jay-daniel-broken-knowz</ref><ref>http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22656-broken-knowz/</ref><ref>https://www.ft.com/content/daf2ec9a-bc1f-11e6-8b45-b8b81dd5d080</ref><ref>http://mixmag.net/read/jay-daniel-teases-new-album-news</ref>
In September 2013, Daniel released his first EP, "Scorpio Rising", on Detroit musician [[Theo Parrish]]'s label, Sound Signature. Months later, in February 2014 Daniel released another [[Extended play|EP]], Karmatic Equations (WOJD01), on fellow Detroit native Kyle Hall's label, Wild Oats.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thump.vice.com/en_us/article/jay-daniels-debut-on-wild-oats-is-further-proof-that-detroit-is-cooler-than-ever|title=Jay Daniel's Debut on Wild Oats is Further Proof That Detroit Is Cooler Than Ever|work=vice.com|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref> In May 2015, Daniel launched his own label, 'Watusi High', with the release of his two-track "School Dance" [[Extended play|EP]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=28326|title=Jay Daniel starts his own label, Watusi High|work=residentadvisor.net|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref> Three years later, Daniel released a debut [[LP record|LP]] on [[Ninja Tune]]; since its release, [https://ninjatune.net/release/jay-daniel/broken-knowz 'Broken Knowz'] received positive critical response.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/2016/11/17/502012778/first-listen-jay-daniel-broken-knowz|title=Review: Jay Daniel, 'Broken Knowz'|work=npr.org|date=17 November 2016|accessdate=7 April 2017|last1=Orlov|first1=Piotr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22656-broken-knowz/|title=Jay Daniel: Broken Knowz Album Review - Pitchfork|work=pitchfork.com|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/daf2ec9a-bc1f-11e6-8b45-b8b81dd5d080|title=Jay Daniel: Broken Knowz — review|date=9 December 2016|work=Financial Times|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mixmag.net/read/jay-daniel-teases-new-album-news|title=Jay Daniel teases new album 'Broken Knowz'|work=mixmag.net|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref>


As a DJ, Daniel tours globally, curating musical sets for radio and venue audiences alike; he's been featured in performance settings ranging from [[Detroit Electronic Music Festival| DEMF]], to [[Boiler Room (music project)| Boiler Room]] and [[Red Bull Music Academy]]sets, to guest-featuring sets on BBC Radio One.<ref>https://boilerroom.tv/recording/jay-daniel-50-min-mix/</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01qcdjs</ref> Jay Daniel is considered by many to be among his generation's leading selectors and musical curators, featured in night clubs and festivals worldwide.<ref>http://www.factmag.com/2015/02/18/detroit-house-wonderkid-jay-daniel-launches-watusi-high-imprint-preview-first-12/</ref><ref>http://movement.us/news/a-spotlight-on-movement-locals</ref><ref name="redbull2016">http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2016/11/jay-daniel-interview</ref> Jay has frequently collaborated with fellow Detroiter, Kyle Hall, and London's Funkinevin (Steven Julien).<ref name="redbull2016"/><ref>http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2013/11/jay-daniel-and-funkineven-a-conversation</ref>
As a [[Disc Jockey|DJ and selector]], Daniel has curated musical sets for radio and venue audiences, featuring at [[Detroit Electronic Music Festival|DEMF]], [[Boiler Room (music project)|Boiler Room]] and [[Red Bull Music Academy]], and guest-featuring on [[BBC Radio One|BBC Radio 1]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01qcdjs|title=Jay Daniel - In the mix, Jay Daniel in the mix, Benji B - BBC Radio 1|work=bbc.co.uk|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="factmag.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movement.us/news/a-spotlight-on-movement-locals|title=A Spotlight on Movement Locals - Movement|date=24 March 2015|work=movement.us|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="redbull2016">{{cite web|url=http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2016/11/jay-daniel-interview|title=Red Bull Music Academy|work=redbullmusicacademy.com|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref> He regularly tours, curating events in [[the UK]], [[Japan]], [[Australia]], and [[United States|the US]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ninjatune.net/release/jay-daniel/broken-knowz|title=Broken Knowz by Jay Daniel|work=ninjatune.net|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref> Daniel has frequently collaborated with fellow Detroiter, Kyle Hall, and London's Funkineven (Steven Julien), featured on Julien's "Abyss/Discipline" (Apron13).<ref name="redbull2016"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2013/11/jay-daniel-and-funkineven-a-conversation|title=Red Bull Music Academy|work=redbullmusicacademy.com|accessdate=7 April 2017}}</ref>

==Discography==
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===[[Album| Studio Albums]]===
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!<small>[[UK Albums Chart|UK]]</small><br/>
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|[https://ninjatune.net/release/jay-daniel/broken-knowz Broken Knowz]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ninjatune.net/release/jay-daniel/broken-knowz |title=Jay Daniel - Broken Knowz (LP) listing |publisher=ninjatune.net |accessdate=10 January 2017}}</ref>
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* Released: November 2016
* Label: [[Ninja Tune| Ninja Tune - Technicolour]]
* Formats: [[LP record|LP]], [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Digital distribution|digital download]]
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===[[Extended plays| EPs]]===
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|''[http://soundsignature.net/product/copy-of-the-rotating-assembly-natural-aspirations-the-12-series/ Scorpio Rising]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soundsignature.net/product/copy-of-the-rotating-assembly-natural-aspirations-the-12-series/ |title=Jay Daniel - Scorpio Rising E.P. (Vinyl) at Sound Signature |accessdate= 10 January 2017 |publisher=Soundsignature.net}}</ref>
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* Released: September 2013
* Label: [[Theo Parrish| Sound Signature]]
* Formats: [[Vinyl Record]]
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|''[http://wildkyleoats.com/shop/jay-daniel-karmatic-equations-double-vinyl/ Karmatic Equations]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wildkyleoats.com/shop/jay-daniel-karmatic-equations-double-vinyl/ |title=Jay Daniel - Karmatic Equations (Vinyl) at Wild Oats |accessdate=10 January 2017 |publisher=WildOats.com}}</ref>
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* Released: February 2014
* Label: Wild Oats
* Formats: [[Vinyl Record]]
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|''[https://www.jaydanielwatusi.com/shop/hl5f6419oey601lw01p65e4m1gw57e School Dance]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jaydanielwatusi.com/shop/hl5f6419oey601lw01p65e4m1gw57e |title=Jay Daniel - School Dance (Vinyl) at Watusi High |accessdate=10 January 2017 |publisher=www.jaydanielwatusi.com}}</ref>
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* Released: May 2015
* Label: Watusi High
* Formats: [[Vinyl Record]]
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:33, 9 April 2024

Jay Daniel
OriginDetroit, Michigan, United States
GenresHip hop, R&B, Detroit techno, house, techno, world music, progressive jazz
Occupation(s)Producer, Musician, DJ
Instrument(s)MPC, drum kit, african drums, synthesizer
Years active2013–present
LabelsNinja Tune, Watusi High, Wild Oats, Sound Signature
Websitehttps://www.jaydanielwatusi.com/

Jay Daniel is an electronic musician, producer, and selector from Detroit, Michigan, United States. In addition to his own label, Watusi High, Daniel has released music on Sound Signature, Wild Oats, and most recently released his debut album, 'Broken Knowz' on Ninja Tune.[1] Son to Naomi Daniel

Career[edit]

In September 2013, Daniel released his first EP, "Scorpio Rising", on Detroit musician Theo Parrish's label, Sound Signature. Months later, in February 2014 Daniel released another EP, Karmatic Equations (WOJD01), on fellow Detroit native Kyle Hall's label, Wild Oats.[2] In May 2015, Daniel launched his own label, 'Watusi High', with the release of his two-track "School Dance" EP.[3] Three years later, Daniel released a debut LP on Ninja Tune; since its release, 'Broken Knowz' received positive critical response.[4][5][6][7]

As a DJ and selector, Daniel has curated musical sets for radio and venue audiences, featuring at DEMF, Boiler Room and Red Bull Music Academy, and guest-featuring on BBC Radio 1.[8][1][9][10] He regularly tours, curating events in the UK, Japan, Australia, and the US.[11] Daniel has frequently collaborated with fellow Detroiter, Kyle Hall, and London's Funkineven (Steven Julien), featured on Julien's "Abyss/Discipline" (Apron13).[10][12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Detroit house wonderkid Jay Daniel launches Watusi High". factmag.com. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Jay Daniel's Debut on Wild Oats is Further Proof That Detroit Is Cooler Than Ever". vice.com. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Jay Daniel starts his own label, Watusi High". residentadvisor.net. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  4. ^ Orlov, Piotr (17 November 2016). "Review: Jay Daniel, 'Broken Knowz'". npr.org. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  5. ^ "Jay Daniel: Broken Knowz Album Review - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Jay Daniel: Broken Knowz — review". Financial Times. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Jay Daniel teases new album 'Broken Knowz'". mixmag.net. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  8. ^ "Jay Daniel - In the mix, Jay Daniel in the mix, Benji B - BBC Radio 1". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  9. ^ "A Spotlight on Movement Locals - Movement". movement.us. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  10. ^ a b "Red Bull Music Academy". redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  11. ^ "Broken Knowz by Jay Daniel". ninjatune.net. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  12. ^ "Red Bull Music Academy". redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
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