Zone Magazine Issue 033 - Jan Johnson
In our feature interviews in this issue we talk to cover legendess vocalist and producer JAN JOHNSTON. A name that for Trance and Progressive fans simply means quality. Starting out in the early ‘90s with short-lived pop band JJ, her fortunes took an upward sweep working firstly with the King of Trance, BT on his ECSM album, and then Australian powerhouse Anthony Pappa (as Freefall) on breakthrough release ‘Skydive’. Signings to Perfecto, Universal and more has spread the Jan Johnson gospel and showcased not only her vocal talents, but also her song writing abilities. Soundtrack syncs and contributions to Grammy Award nominated albums as well as 4 solo albums and countless singles has kept this doyen of the scene at the top of her profession.
In our feature interviews in this issue we talk to cover legendess vocalist and producer JAN JOHNSTON. A name that for Trance and Progressive fans simply means quality. Starting out in the early ‘90s with short-lived pop band JJ, her fortunes took an upward sweep working firstly with the King of Trance, BT on his ECSM album, and then Australian powerhouse Anthony Pappa (as Freefall) on breakthrough release ‘Skydive’.
Signings to Perfecto, Universal and more has spread the Jan Johnson gospel and showcased not only her vocal talents, but also her song writing abilities. Soundtrack syncs and contributions to Grammy Award nominated albums as well as 4 solo albums and countless singles has kept this doyen of the scene at the top of her profession.
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Words Anthony Piercy
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Born in the North East and brought up in the South
West, Matt Black has been DJing and making music for
around 25 years. He moved to London in 1991 where he
discovered his love for dance music and raving and even
though his original love was hardcore and drum and
bass it was upon hearing a John Digweed mix tape back
in 1994 that he realised his musical calling in life.
Matt began by playing in pubs and bars around South
London before getting his first club gig in 1995. Since then
he has played for a number of London's biggest
underground promoters as well as Empathy in Bristol, Riff
Raff in Middlesbrough and The Gallery in London where
he warmed up for none other than Dave Seaman, he has
also performed in countries such as Poland and Mexico.
Last year Matts track 1994 was signed to the legendary
Perfecto Black and was even played by the one and
only Paul Oakenfold on his Planet Perfecto radio show
numerous times, Matt has also had releases signed to
labels such as Bonzai Progressive, Pro B Tech music and
others and his releases have been supported by DJ’s
such as Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren as well as on
major radio stations. With more releases planned for this
year Matt is certainly an artist on the rise.
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