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Artist
Jaden Thompson
12+ albums
HouseelectronicdanceUSAbritish
about
Jaden Thompson’s rise in the house music scene has gone largely under the radar in recent years. The DJ — who became a resident at London’s legendary nightclub fabric at just 20 years old — has put his name on the lips of the industry’s biggest names like Seth Troxler and Annie Mac, and continues to attract attention. His edit of Kanye West’s Flashing Lights saw him gain traction, while his track Closer, which released in March last year, received the co-sign of Radio 1, the U.K’s national youth station. While Thompson’s progress in the face of COVID and the temporary closures of clubs and venues around the world is admirable, his success hasn’t come without hurdles. “It’s been a difficult time, if I’m honest. Lockdown was a massive shock to the system,” Thompson tells HYPEBEAST. “From playing in front of crowds week in week out, to nothing is something I had to really adapt to. I was just focused on making sure I stayed relevant and productive in the studio — which is what I did”. Born in Swindon and now living in London, Thompson first gained an interest in creating music through Timbaland’s PSP game Beaterator. Initially inspired by hip-hop and R’n’B, Thompson soon looked to the likes of Kerri Chandler, Omar S and Masters at Work for notes, before more groove-led influences were introduced too; a combination that has since garnered a unique sound that’s seen his sound garner a new wave of fans. Yet, despite his ongoing success and clear talent in music production, the p
