After the successful launch of his album 'The Industry', iconic entertainer, Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt kicked off a media tour in the United Kingdom, meeting with his fans, engaging with the media and sharing on his new album, 25 years in the industry and his just-released autobiography.
The tour has taken Nigeria's number one DJ through (Factory78 TV, Bang Radio, 'DBoy Overstands show' African Dazzle Magazine, BBC 1Xtra, Afrobeat360 and Capital Xtra – anchored by diaspora media consultant, Tola Onigbanjo.
"This was really an important tour for me for many reasons," said DJ Jimmy. "It's one thing to be appreciated by all of my colleagues and mentees and others in the industry, and to feel that love. But to step out on the streets and go around the United Kingdom and to connect with my people and to feel that energy, that connection... it's powerful. I am very glad that, after 25 years, people are still excited about my work. I am ready to go for another 25!"
Described by African Dazzle as "not just a DJ but also a music mogul" in an exclusive interview (read the interview: http://africandazzle.com/index.php?p=609&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1)
DJ Jimmy Jatt talked to the UK-based media on the greatest lessons he has learnt from 25 years in the industry and his plans for the next decade.
'The Industry' album has enjoyed massive airplay since its release, topping the chart on iTunes NIgeria just a week after. The autobiography 'Avant-Garde' is also on sale now.
About Jimmy Jatt
Jimmy Adewale Amu, popularly known as Cool Dj Jimmy Jatt is a renowned Disc Jockey who is known for setting the pace for Hip hop music in the country and beyond. An icon in the Nigerian entertainment industry, he has helped nurture many deejays amongst whom are Dj Waxxy, Dj Syl-D, Dj Funky J, Mix Master Tee, Dj Osar, Dj Hotega, Dj Tony Blaise, Dj XGee to mention a few. His first single 'Stylee' featuring Tu Face Idibia, Mode 9 and Elajoe enjoyed heavy airplay and the music video stayed on the MTV Africa countdown for weeks. This earned him several awards like Channel O Africa Music Video Award, Hip hop World Award, SoundCity Music Video Award, Nigerian Music Video Award and Nigerian Music Award nominations. He has an album 'The Definition' which is a mix tape featuring over 50 of Nigerian's best artistes. Dj Jimmy Jatt has a T.V programme called 'Jimmy's Jump Off' currently airing on local and international stations.
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