JS16
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JS16, real name Jaakko Salovaara, is a Finnish
musician and record producer
. He owns the dance music record label 16 Inch Records.
His first release was the vinyl Hypnosynthesis at the age of 16 (explaining the number 16 in his artist name). With the release of the club/dance music album Stomping System in 1998 and hits like "Stomp to My Beat" and "Love Supreme", he gained the Finnish audience's attention. Furthermore, the single "Stomping System" also reached #6 on the UK Club Chart.
JS16 has also gained fame by being the producer of Finnish rap/electro group Bomfunk MC's
, with three albums and the European megahit "Freestyler"
(2000). He has also produced international club anthems like "Sandstorm
" and "Feel the Beat" with the Finnish DJ Darude
.
In 2002 he produced the JS16 Remix and the JS16 Dub of Britney Spears
hit single Overprotected
. His remix was even included on the CD soundtrack of Britney's debut film Crossroads
.
Currently JS16 is producing the Finnish group Mighty 44. Additionally, he is a member of the group Dallas Superstars
, alongside his countryman Bostik (aka Heikki Liimatainen). Their debut album was the 2003 Flash, with hits like "I Feel Love" (reached #1 on Finnish and Swedish Dance Charts) and "Fast Driving", a #4 on the UK Club Chart in the summer of 2004.
JS16 is also featured on Konami's Dancing Stage Euromix arcade platform, providing "Stomp to my beat" as one of the four bonus tracks which were not available on the home version.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
musician and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. He owns the dance music record label 16 Inch Records.
His first release was the vinyl Hypnosynthesis at the age of 16 (explaining the number 16 in his artist name). With the release of the club/dance music album Stomping System in 1998 and hits like "Stomp to My Beat" and "Love Supreme", he gained the Finnish audience's attention. Furthermore, the single "Stomping System" also reached #6 on the UK Club Chart.
JS16 has also gained fame by being the producer of Finnish rap/electro group Bomfunk MC's
Bomfunk MC's
The Bomfunk MC's are a Breakbeat, hip hop and electro group formed in 1998 in Finland. The group's front man is the Finnish rapper B.O. Dubb and the main producer is Jaakko "JS16" Salovaara.-History:...
, with three albums and the European megahit "Freestyler"
Freestyler (song)
"Freestyler" is the third single released from the Bomfunk MC's' debut studio album In Stereo. It was released in January 2000 and was a worldwide success, topping the charts in Sweden, Germany, Australia, Norway, New Zealand, Austria, Switzerland, Turkey, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy...
(2000). He has also produced international club anthems like "Sandstorm
Sandstorm (song)
"Sandstorm" is a song by Finnish trance producer and DJ Darude. It was released on November 15, 1999 in Finland by 16 Inch Records, and re-released in Europe in 2000. "Sandstorm" was the best-selling 12" single worldwide in 2000...
" and "Feel the Beat" with the Finnish DJ Darude
Darude
Ville Virtanen , better known by his stage name Darude is a trance producer and DJ from Eura, Hinnerjoki, Finland. Debuting in 1995, he released the hit single "Sandstorm" in late 1999 and subsequent album Before the Storm...
.
In 2002 he produced the JS16 Remix and the JS16 Dub of Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
hit single Overprotected
Overprotected
"Overprotected" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears. The song was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub for Spears' third studio album, Britney . It was released on December 18, 2001 by Jive Records, as the second single from the album worldwide...
. His remix was even included on the CD soundtrack of Britney's debut film Crossroads
Crossroads (2002 film)
Crossroads is a 2002 comedy-drama road film directed by Tamra Davis and starring American recording artist Britney Spears, Zoe Saldana and Taryn Manning...
.
Currently JS16 is producing the Finnish group Mighty 44. Additionally, he is a member of the group Dallas Superstars
Dallas Superstars
Dallas Superstars are a duo of Finnish record producers. Relatively unknown outside their home country, they have had international success with the club track, "Helium".-"Helium":...
, alongside his countryman Bostik (aka Heikki Liimatainen). Their debut album was the 2003 Flash, with hits like "I Feel Love" (reached #1 on Finnish and Swedish Dance Charts) and "Fast Driving", a #4 on the UK Club Chart in the summer of 2004.
JS16 is also featured on Konami's Dancing Stage Euromix arcade platform, providing "Stomp to my beat" as one of the four bonus tracks which were not available on the home version.