Busting onto the scene in the late 90s, Big Jacks (aka Jacksploitation) has been working hard to ensure whatever endeavour he's involved in becomes and remains a successful one. It wasn't till spring 2001, when Backroad Radio (105.5) first hit the Toronto airwaves, that people started to take notice of the movements of a young Jacks as a DJ. To this day, the founding member of the show, has been committed to producing the program each week, delivering only the best in new, classic, and forgotten hip hop gems to a devoted local and international audience.
2005 has seen Big Jacks further his involvement as a radio personality, take his duties to the next level, and broaden his horizons. March marked the debut of Mixtape Massacre (88.1), hosted by the big man himself. Alongside Linx & Taktiks, the trio won the opportunity to fill the shoes of their Saturday afternoon's predecessors (Fantastic Voyage, Powermove, Real Frequency). Ushering in a new era for Toronto and continuing the tradition the high profile slot is known for.
Through these radio shows, persistence, hard work, and hunger Big Jacks has rose from becoming not only a DJ that can be heard but seen. Being booked at a number of events around Toronto/GTA and beyond (New York City, Ottawa, Montreal, etc). Making various live appearances from concerts/clubs, to radio and television. Some of these past events include sharing the stage with artists such as: Masta Ace, Boot Camp, Talib Kweli, and many more. As well as making numerous television and radio appearances on: Much Music's Vibe and Da Mix, NBA XL, and WNYU 89.1's Halftime Show w/ DJ Eclipse.
This is only the beginning of the ball in motion. To Jacks the limitations for himself and Black Rap are endless, with many more goals to be reached and surpassed everyday.
Resident DJ @ Aritzia (Eaton Centre) Saturday Afternoons Rotating DJ @ Aritzia (Bloor Street)
checking event listing for dates BLACK RAP IN YOUR AREA :
A mix of some our favourite modern soul, boogie, disco, and r&b joints including music by Luther Vandross, The SOS Band, D Train, Sade, and more!
limited hand silk screened edition available now!
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Title: Big Jacks LIVE on Some House Shit! a mix of soulful house selections Mixed By: Big Jacks Released: 2006
ABOUT THE CD:
Recorded live, a mix of soulful house selections. Featuring tracks by Erro, Tortured Soul, and Shaun Escoffery. As well as house mixes of Goapele, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and much more!
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Title: Swerve 28 ways to break your spine, from 1990-99 Mixed by: Bozack Morris Released: 2006
ABOUT THE CD:
Bozack brings together some of the best slow jams the 90's had to offer. Including joints from: Guy, Janet Jackson, R. Kelly, Aaliyah, Mint Condition, and more!!!
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!!! Upcoming Releases !!!
Title: Untitled (a tribute to DJ Double R & G Bo the Pro). a cover of the classic mixtape, 'old school hip hop and r&b', by DJ double R & G Bo the Pro. DJs Big Jacks and Royale cover the B side of this classic mix tape, using many of the same songs from the original tape, while adding other classic selections to give it their personal touch and re working all the blends with their own unique flavour Mixed By: DJs Big Jacks & Royale Release Date: Early 2007
!!! OUT NOW !!!
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Title: Aural Consumption: Volume 1 a mix of r&b and hip hop from the 90-94 era Mixed by: Big Jacks Released: 2006
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Title: Straight Coolin on That R&B Smooth Tip, Girrrl a mix of r&b staples, anthems, as well as big jacks favs from the 90s Mixed by: Big Jacks released: 2005
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Title: "Must Stay Paid" T-shirt Something to rock to get your "hang out and hustle" on! Taking it back to one of our weekly events, "The Hang Out and Hustle" we decided to bring back that aesthetic and put it on a shirt to let everyone know whoever rocks it is not gonna be broke by next week!
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OTHER TITLES (out of print)
Title: The Fat Stax of Wax Mixed by: Big Jacks Released: 2003
Title: From the Ground Up Mixed By: Big Jacks, Hosted by: Bozack Morris Released: 2004
Title: The Hang out & Hustle
Mixed By: Big Jacks & DJ Royale, Hosted By: Bozack Morris Released: 2004
Features: Title: The Dugout pt 3 (the 3 peat) Mixed by : DJ Royale. featuring Big Jacks' 'Dugout Dubplate' Released: 2004
Title: Two Easy Mixed By: DJ Royale, Hosted by: Big Jacks Released: 2005 Booking Info:
* DJ Big Jacks: jacksploitation@black-rap.com
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Join us Thursday, January 24th for a very special edition of ROCKIT! featuring DJ BIG JACKS (www.black-rap.com).
DJ Big Jacks has been holding it down for over the last decade. You might have caught him tearing up parties throughout North America , rocking locally on the radio each week in Toronto or simply digging in the crates at a record store near you! Over the last three years Big Jacks has continued to make a name for himself as one of the resident DJs at the trendy woman's clothing chain Aritzia, providing the store's soundtrack for thousands of shoppers each weekend. High profile gig/clients have included Nike, Red Bull, the Molson Canadian Snow Jam Tour and playing alongside A Tribe Called Quest, Pete Rock and Boot Camp Clik. TV appearances include MuchMusic (Da Mix & Vibe), NBA XL and Breakfast Television .
Thursday, January 24th
ROCKIT! w/ Guest DJ: BIG JACKS (classic vibes, hip hop, r&b, 80s disco/boogie, funk, house) and resident DJ's *circle research* (funk, electro, disco, classic hip hop) @ Andy Poolhall 489 College St. FREE 19+
haha thanks alot man good lookin out. but foreal tho im diggin ur music bro.its hard to find some good turntablism type music out here, but then i found ur page haha. i got maaddd respect for u man. keep up the good work and be safe. :-D
Jay
