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35 Year Old Producer/Engineer/DJ

Luke Hepworth’s love for music began early, by age 13 he was immersed in the niche bassline and organ-driven sounds that shaped the up north scene. Between 2008 and 2014 he was already making mixtapes and mashups, many of which pulled big streams on SoundCloud. 

Inspired by leading names such as DJ Veteran, Zibba, DJ Apostle, Paul Sirrell, and Danny Bond, Luke stepped into full production in 2016. Those influences helped drive the development of his signature sound, big drums, clean organs and a direct connection to the roots of UK house and bassline. He continues to build on that foundation with remixes and originals that reflect both his early inspirations and years of progression

Tokyo Pose Posse is not just a music collective, it is a group consisting of 9 members who are fashion and lifestyle influencers in the Tokyo night scene aiming to cultivate the concept of “Tokyo Life."

This group is a regular in one of Japan’s largest club events in ageHa (approx. 6,000 people a night) as well as other major clubs. For more than 10 years, Tokyo Pose Posse has always played the latest music, providing tunes for the fashion and music scene in a genreless manner.

In recent years, we have expanded our relationships with overseas artists through collaborations on songs and clothing. Currently, we actively provide venues for guest DJs in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide.

In an industry constantly changing and demanding more, few Disc Jockeys have consistently been able to adapt and push conventional limits, better then Jay Velar. 

Jay's journey began when he first witnessed the complex art of turntablism. He knew right then that he had found his calling. It was this passion that drove him to spend hours locked away perfecting his craft and striving to reach new creative limits. 

A veteran to the decks, with almost ten years of experience, this DJ and producer can boast more accomplishments then most will in their entire career. With thousands of followers and millions having heard his music, he has emerged as one of the East Coast's hardest working DJs and is responsible for some of the leading remixes played in night clubs today. 

Aiming to set himself apart from others early in his career, he began producing mash-ups and remixes. Within a year, he found himself alongside some of the most recognized names in the industry when he was asked to join Crooklynclan.net; the #1 remix site in the world for DJs. In late 2011, he was enlisted by DJ Kontrol and Lil Jon himself to remix their single, "Get Naked." This collaboration resulted in a charting hit on Beatport.com, reaffirming his hit making abilities.

Not satisfied with only being a distinguished remix artist, Jay continued to push creative boundaries and made the shift to producing original music. In 2014, he released his first original production, "Get Up", via Digital Empire records. The song went on to become a top seller on the world renowned Beatport.com. Promptly following the success of "Get Up", he was approached by Arkade Records to release his follow up single, "Surge." The single was backed and premiered by EDM.com, receiving support from some of the most acclaimed names in the industry.

While simultaneously selling thousands of digital records, producing floor-filling remixes, and crafting crowd-pleasing singles, Jay continues to be a full time working DJ; performing weekly at an array of venues on the East Coast. Unlike most, he has struck a blance between being a top DJ and producing distinguished club anthems. Despite his love for the studio, there is no place this artist feels more comfortable, than behind a pair of Technics.

In a day and age, where the term "DJ" is loosely applied to anyone who can play a song, few like Jay can seamlessly bridge the gap between genres and react to the vibe of a room. Jay recognizes his job as a DJ is not only to introduce new music, but also to rely on time tested favorites, playing them differently than anything the listener has heard before.

Two tall dudes who will try anything once... musically.

Live Support From: 
Skrillex, Diplo, A-trak, Lil Jon, TJR & MANY more.

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