Name: Both Of Us / Are U Down
Brand: Jayda G

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ZEN12540

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-07-03

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PIAS

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5054429140736

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1 / 12" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Jayda G

Genre GB

House / UK Garage

Label GB

Ninja Tune

Jayda G is a Canadian DJ and producer hailing from Grand Forks, British Columbia. With a passion for music that spans across genres, Jayda has made her mark in the industry with her unique sound and captivating performances.
Having relocated to Vancouver in 2013, Berlin in 2016, and London in 2019, Jayda's journey has allowed her to immerse herself in different musical landscapes and cultures. This global experience has undoubtedly influenced her artistic vision and contributed to her diverse range of productions.
From 2015 to 2018, Jayda co-ran Freakout Cult alongside DJ Fett Burger. This collaborative effort showcased their shared love for underground sounds and cemented their status as tastemakers within the electronic music scene.

Ninja Tune is an independent record label based in London, England. Established in 1990 by the duo known as Coldcut, Ninja Tune was created as a platform to release underground music free from the constraints of major labels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, Coldcut sought to pioneer the emerging hip-hop/electro scene of the eighties.

The label's success can be attributed to its constantly growing roster of diverse artists and their innovative approach to music and multimedia. With the combined expertise of Black and More, along with the graphic vision of Openmind and sound business practices, Ninja Tune has become known for producing quality music while providing unparalleled support to its artists.

Notable releases include DJ Food's 'Jazz Brakes' series, which showcased instrumental hip-hop cuts produced by Coldcut. Through their dedication to musical excellence and artist empowerment, Ninja Tune has solidified its position as a leading force in the independent music industry.

Her first new material since 2019’s debut album Significant Changes arrives with a great deal of anticipation. As with Significant Changes - which contains many references to her work studying the environment - on Both Of Us / Are U Down Jayda distils her interests and surroundings once more. The resulting EP is a dichotomy of old and new, equal parts nostalgia and of breaking new ground.

Both Of Us is an upbeat throwback to the dancefloors of the past, drawing on Jayda’s love of classic, uplifting house, the kind she digs for and plays religiously in her DJ sets and during her recent year-long BBC Radio 1 Residency.

In contrast, Are U Down presents a new, slightly grittier and more sombre side to Jayda’s sound, something she attributes to her recent move from Berlin to London and her subsequent immersion into UK dance music culture. The lyrics and title, a reference to the feelings of uncertainty and excitement of exploring something new, could just as easily be applied to the circumstances many of us find ourselves in now.

Both tracks were born out of a meeting with Fred again..—the BRIT Award-winning and Ivor Novello nominated artist who recently collaborated with Headie One, Jamie xx, fka Twigs and Sampha on the ‘GANG’ mixtape. The two quickly struck up a friendship and agreed to get into the studio together. 

The EP is completed by two remixes—the ‘Sunset Bliss Mix’ named as another homage to the club remixes of old.

Both Of Us / Are U Down

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