Since the news of Jay's death this August, I was not able to bring myself to write. On one hand, I would have so much to write about such a genius, but he meant so much to me personally too, so much that I could hardly start. In addition to all that has already been said about Jay, I would like to add my message, which is very personal to me.

I was the last manager Jay had; we did a lot together, from charities in South America to helping the victims of the tsunami in Japan alongside Seth Troxler. We released an album under the concept of Music 2.0, the interview he did that brought the Resident Advisor server down due to being such a polemic subject.

This album was titled Love=evolution. I did all the copywriting, tour bookings, and management with him. It was the first time I had ever managed an artist, let alone such a global tour. Not only did Jay initiate my career in music in this field of management, but during the time I managed him I had just graduated with a major in Psychology (Sociology & Third World Politics), and he also helped initiate me in mental health linked to artist work, which I still pursue today. During the years that Jay grew up, mental health was still a taboo, so I fear he did not receive enough support in that area. I would like to use this space to raise awareness of the importance of seeking and offering help to one another.

Jay had his demons, and in the past years it was quite hard for him, battling with the two sides of this genius personality: one the devil, and the other a true angel. An incredible genius of mind and artistry, one I want the memory of to live on, so I decided to release this recording.

This recording from fabric, 20 years ago, exactly in August, is one of my favourites, as valid then as it is valid now, this thing about timeless music.  When I started managing him in 2011, I got this recording to remind him of his own power; at that point he had already been through so much. Again, the battle for Jay was constant, so I used this as a reminder of the amazing beast he is. He nicknamed me Ice Dawg, following that.

My dear hizzle, rest in peace; your memory lives on.

I will do everything in my power to collect his unreleased music together with Lara, the beautiful daughter he left behind who lives in Peru with her mother, Estefania Vilallobos.

Love=Evolution, my darling, and we love(d) you.

<3

Toi Toi Mix Series 46 - In Memory of Jay Haze (live recorded at fabric in 2005 feat. Argenis Brito)

DeezRuggz
In the new generation pool of musical arts, DeezRuggz offers an undeniable edge to his sound that has him accelerating at a diligent pace. Dimitri Pogrebnoi from Eastern Europe has had an ear for music since childhood. Picking up a guitar in early adolescents, the connection was immediate, and his talent was undeniable. The crafty way he plays the strings has left many staggered as they watch, listen, and dance to all types of music on an instrument that is typically restricted to few sounds. It is not an overstatement to say that DeezRuggz has proven himself to be a multifaceted artist. From here, he has carried his love for music in general into the Electronic scene where he plays genres including Garage, Drum and Bass, House, Hip Hop, and 140 Dub showing us again that there is no one genre labelling this wild individual. When asked why he makes music, he states that he aims to create that vibe check atmosphere we all have grown to admire. Bass lines and deep grooves are his must be shared with everyone.

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Everyday listening and collecting emotive balletts

English version:

From Pergamino, Buenos Aires, to the heart of the Argentine underground, Nacho Zacco embodies the stoic, sensitive, and visionary artist.

At 12, he was already immersed in bands and albums like Depeche Mode and Massive Attack, and at 15, he debuted with his first residency.

He comments on his keen interest in the most characteristic sonic strains of house and techno, but with a strong influence from pop, new wave, Italo, and others.

In 2003, already settled in Rosario, Santa Fe, he feels deeply grateful to have been part of and relegated to a crucial generation for music in our country, with great artists such as Andrés Zacco, Lucas Mari, Franco Cinelli, Nico Purman, Jorge Savoretti, Cape, and Matías Oviedo, who instilled in him his interest in musical analysis, among others.

He also developed his career as a designer and animator for the advertising agency "FukingRats," where he became project manager two years after joining.

In 2007, he founded his own agency, QuieroBrand.com, where he develops creative solutions, which has become another of his greatest passions.

Thanks to his connection to the music industry, combined with his vision and focus, he has the honor of working on prestigious national and international projects, including Lustig Producciones, a prestigious event production company (Argentina), and in Latin America, managing renowned accounts such as the South American Music Conference (SAMC) festival.

As a music producer, he has launched projects for Guerrilla Tunes (Argentina), where he thanks Pedro D'alessandro for opening the doors of his home to him, Sofa Club (Fr), and on BandCamp.

He also mentions a great Uruguayan talent, Eduardo Brunetto (UY), for his unconditional support, along with the aforementioned Lucas Marí. He talks to us about Lucca Araujo, with whom he has worked on several projects yet to be released: "Proyecto Lanz."

And, above all, he highlights his brother, who paved the way for him from a very young age, not only musically, but also with the perseverance necessary to achieve his goals.

With a deep, emotional, and rhythmic approach, Nacho, or Ignacio as he is known, continues to prove that musical empires are also built from the shadows.

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Versión en Español:

Desde Pergamino, Buenos Aires, hasta el corazón del underground argentino, Nacho Zacco encarna al artista estoico, sensible y visionario.

A los 12 años, ya estaba inmerso en bandas y álbumes como Depeche Mode y Massive Attack, y a los 15, debutó con su primera residencia.

Comenta su gran interés por las vertientes sonoras más características del house y el techno, pero con una fuerte influencia del pop, la new wave, el italo y otros.

En 2003, ya instalado en Rosario, Santa Fe, se siente profundamente agradesido por a ver estado y relecinado de una generación crucial en para la musica en nuestro pais, con grandes artistas como Andrés Zacco, Lucas Mari, Franco Cinelli, Nico Purman, Jorge Savoretti, Cape y Matías Oviedo, quienes le inculcaron su interés por el análisis musical, entre otros.

También desarrollo su carrera como diseñador y animador para la agencia de publicidad "FukingRats", donde se convirtió en jefe de proyectos dos años posterior a su incorporación. 

En 2007, fundó su propia agencia, QuieroBrand.com, donde desarrolla soluciones creativas la cual se a convirtido en otra de sus grandes pasiones.

Gracias a su conexión con la industria musical, sumada a su visión y enfoque, tiene el honor de trabajar en prestigiosos proyectos nacionales e internacionales, incluyendo Lustig Producciones, una prestigiosa productora de eventos (Argentina), y en Latinoamérica, gestionando cuentas de renombre como el festival South American Music Conference (SAMC).

Como productor musical, ha lanzado proyectos para Guerrilla Tunes (Argentina), donde agradece a Pedro D'alessandro por abrirle las puertas de su casa, Sofa Club (Fr) y en BandCamp.

También menciona a un gran talento uruguayo, Eduardo Brunetto (UY), por su apoyo incondicional, junto con el, el ya mencionado Lucas Marí. Nos habla de Lucca Araujo, con quien ha trabajado en varios proyectos que aún no han visto la luz: "Proyecto Lanz".

Y, sobre todo, destaca a su hermano, quien le abrió el camino desde muy joven, no solo musicalmente, sino también con la perseverancia necesaria para alcanzar sus metas.

Con un enfoque profundo, emocional y rítmico, Nacho, o Ignacio como se le conoce, sigue demostrando que los imperios musicales también se construyen desde la sombra.

Toi Toi Mix Series 46 - In Memory of Jay Haze (live recorded at fabric in 2005 feat. Argenis Brito)

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