CEO of Centralize Entertainment LLC, radio personality, producer, drummer and DJ. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Trinidadian and Barbadian parents and raised in Barbados, Jam Central has always repped the music of his culture.
Like most Djs, he began Djing at a very young age, but got his hands dirty in the industry as an intern at NBH Studios. There, Central applied his formal knowledge of audio engineering to the practical hands on experience he received. He learned quickly - helping to build the studio and eventually co-producing several hip-hop tracks. Central then took his experience and applied it to his first love - soca music - after meeting guitarist Joseph Rivers of the famed soca band, Xtatik. Joey extended an invitation to Central to see the inner-workings of their production process, and it was there that he gained first hand knowledge of producing quality soca music.
Centrals experience with Xtatik as an "unofficial intern" eventually led to a credited co- production project with Joey Rivers, and a friendship with super producer Ken "ShoRoc" Holder. He was only 17 at the time.
Jam Central continued Djing - becoming the house DJ for Sesame Flyers International and one of the youngest DJs to perform for their popular Labor Day weekend "Rooftop" events. He also played local events under the tutelage of veteran DJ Mad Man Maddy. Inspired by top soca sounds - Sound City and Chinese Laundry - Central made mixed tapes for family and friends. These mixtapes became his calling card. With a reputation for flawless mixing, he earned a spot as ghost DJ for radio personality Big C on WWRL 1600AM. Till this day, Centrals mixed CDs remain in high demand.
In 2003, along with business partner Shavonn Pearce, Jam Central formed Centralize Entertainment, LLC - a marketing company dedicated to promoting Caribbean business, culture and entertainment. Under the Centralize banner, Central has formed a network of professionals called the Socaholics, who promote soca music to the fullest. Their trademark t-shirts have sold throughout Atlanta, Miami, New York, Boston, DC, Canada, Barbados and Trinidad.
Partners Kelvin "Kelz" Browne & Jason "JackTripper" Rigsby complete the Central circle with exclusive in-house remixes and agressive street promotions. Highlights among Jam Central's career have been many, including:
Performing alongside Atlantik, Traffik, Krosfyah, Machel Montano & Xtatik, Chinese Laundry, Iwer George, Maximus Dan, H20 Phlo, KMC & DJ Funkmaster Flex.
Interviewing artists Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts, Benjai, Shaggy, Sugar Aloes, Bud, Bunji Garlin, H20 Phlo among others.
2002 Labor Day road DJ for the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA).
2004 Labor Day Road DJ for Bashment Radio.
2005,2006, 2007 & 2008 Labor Day Road DJ for Sesame Flyers International (Band of The Year for 9 consecutive years).
2005,2006 DJ & MC for the Trinidad Civic Association of Hartford, CT.
Performances for Atlanta, Miami and Trinidad Carnivals.
Video Host for www.SesameFlyersTV.com.
From his days as an intern, to DJing and forming key relationships, Central forges on in the industry, promoting the initiative of "One love, One strength, One Caribbean" through quality music.
Jam Central's can be heard live every Tues. from 9pm-12am & Sat. from 10am-1pm on NY's top Caribbean station www.bigfm95.com.
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Pics from Labor Day 2007 on the road with Sesame Flyers
Pics from "Winter Heat" Birthday Celebration for FocusOnADiva, Juks & Jam Central
Isaac - "The Race"
