BULLETPROOF

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For over a decade, the name “Bulletproof” has stood for nothing less than the forward thinking futuristic “Neurofunk” style of dance floor Drum and Bass. In the early 90’s, his relentless passion and devotion to Drum & Bass established Jay Bulletproof as one of the nations leading Drum & Bass DJ’s. Inspired by names like Grooverider, LTJ Bukem, Ed Rush & Optical, Matrix, Fierce, Jonny L and Cause4Concern, his entrance into production in 99” lead to Bulletproof becoming Australasia’s first international Drum & Bass export, signing his tracks to one of the leading labels of the time. This helped firmly cement New Zealand’s place on the worldwide stage and paved the way the for the New Zealand D&B production scene’s evolution. His achievements are endless. Whether it be sporting one of the largest repertoires of worldwide 12” vinyl releases of any NZ musician. Releasing music on some of the Drum & Bass scenes biggest labels. Owning the country’s longest running Drum & Bass label “Cyanide Recordings”. Receiving New Zealand Music Award nominations for his Albums or hosting Aotearoa’s weekly Drum & Bass show “The Subsessions” on the nation wide dance music station “GeorgeFM”, its fair to say that Jay Bulletproof has truly earned his place in the New Zealand music history books.

16 years into the game and today, Jay still remains as passionate about Drum & Bass as the he was the first day he heard it. He still maintains a heavy production workload for local and international labels, and regularly performs at events both local and international. In 2007 He ventured into the emerging realm of Dubstep production and has recently completed His first full length Dubstep album titled “Soundtrack To Forever”. The album features a world-class selection of Jay’s solo works and remixes, combined with collaborations with the cream of Aotearoa’s A-List musical talent. Tiki Taane, Boh Runga, Isaac Aesili and Deva Mahal. PNC, David Dallas, Milon Williams and Evan Kiljoy all feature on the album, along side local underground Dubstep producers, Optimus Gryme, Truth and Gryme MC extrordinaire Rugged Tekniques, plus leading UK indie dance heavyweights, Spektrum. This album is one of musical diversity never before seen in NZ future bass music, also taking his world renowned live performances to a whole new level, seamlessly combining the genres of D&B & Dubstep into his sets proving a complete hit with the masses.

Soundtrack To Forever is due for release May 17th, 2010 and with the support of NZONAIR, music videos are already in production, singles are lined up and ready for release, local and International Producers, DJ’s and commercial and underground radio stations alike are all buzzing with anticipation “Soundtrack To Forever” promises to bridge the divide between underground and mainstream dance music, proving once again why the name “Bulletproof” is at the very forefront of NZ dance music production.

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