Jaguar Skills
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Jaguar Skills is a British DJ who has gained notoriety since 2002 for his eclectic 'Mash it up like Y.B' style mixtape
s. Jaguar Skills has released a number of mixtapes through various outlets, including BBC Radio 1
and BBC Radio 1Xtra
, and now has a weekly 10 minute mix on The Trevor Nelson
Show. He built his profile and learned his craft in clubs across London
.
, which was well received. From there he went on to build his profile and learn his craft in clubs across London, with YB as an influential character in the Durrty Durrty South.
to take up residency at her famous Jezebel nights in Ibiza. Things quickly progressed and Skills started to DJ other Jezebel events across the globe including in Europe, Russia and Hong Kong.
show on Saturday night at around 8:00pm (GMT). His mixes are normally around 10 minutes, however he has created a 60 minute "30 years of Hip Hop" mix and two hour gaming and all-star mixes. In 2009 he carried out his second UK tour, visiting universities and nightclubs with the highlight date being in Cargo (club), London. There were reports that he would release an album in September 2010.
He appears on the 'In New DJs We Trust' circuit on Radio 1, playing a one hour show each time there is a fifth Thursday in a month. The show consists of mash-up mixes and comedic soundbites.
On 20 October 2010 Jaguar confirmed that he would be returning to tour in 2011 with a number of UK tour dates on his 'Revenge of the Ninja' Tour, which took place in March 2011.
Traditions which have been created around Jaguar Skills include the response to the words "Jaguar Skills" which should be met with "HoooOOO" by the crowd. His identity is also completely hidden and was originally only known by Trevor Nelson
. Jaguar Skills also revealed his identity backstage to other BBC Radio 1
DJs Vernon Kay
and Chris Moyles
as well as the backstage crew at Keele University
. His ninja costume is designed to add mystery to his persona.
Mixtape
A Mix Tape or Mixed Tape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette.A Mix Tape, which usually reflects the musical tastes of its compiler, can range from a casually selected list of favorite songs, to a conceptual mix of songs linked by a...
s. Jaguar Skills has released a number of mixtapes through various outlets, including BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
and BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1Xtra is a digital radio station in the United Kingdom from the BBC specialising in new black music, sometimes referred to as urban music. Launched at 18:00 on 16 August 2002, it had been codenamed Network X during the consulation period and is the sister station to BBC Radio 1...
, and now has a weekly 10 minute mix on The Trevor Nelson
Trevor Nelson
Trevor Nelson MBE is an English DJ and presenter.Born in Hackney to a family of St Lucian heritage, he attended Central Foundation Boys' Grammar School in Cowper St, Islington, London EC2 and Westminster Kingsway College...
Show. He built his profile and learned his craft in clubs across London
London
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.
Early career
Skills' breakthrough came in 2002 when he met legendary Southern Exposure member 'Villain' aka Yunga game aka Y.B. He made a mixtape CD for clothing label MaharishiMaharishi
Maharishi is the anglicized version of the Sanskrit word Maharshi महर्षि . Maharishi is often use as an addition to a person's name as an honorary title. The term was first seen in modern English literature in the 18th century...
, which was well received. From there he went on to build his profile and learn his craft in clubs across London, with YB as an influential character in the Durrty Durrty South.
Jezebel Residency
In 2004 Jaguar Skills was asked by Jade JaggerJade Jagger
Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger is an English jewelry designer, socialite and former model.-Early life:Jagger was born in Paris, France. She is the only child of Bianca , a Nicaraguan-born actress and philanthropist, and Mick Jagger, an English musician and actor...
to take up residency at her famous Jezebel nights in Ibiza. Things quickly progressed and Skills started to DJ other Jezebel events across the globe including in Europe, Russia and Hong Kong.
Current Work
Jaguar Skills has a slot on Radio 1's Trevor NelsonTrevor Nelson
Trevor Nelson MBE is an English DJ and presenter.Born in Hackney to a family of St Lucian heritage, he attended Central Foundation Boys' Grammar School in Cowper St, Islington, London EC2 and Westminster Kingsway College...
show on Saturday night at around 8:00pm (GMT). His mixes are normally around 10 minutes, however he has created a 60 minute "30 years of Hip Hop" mix and two hour gaming and all-star mixes. In 2009 he carried out his second UK tour, visiting universities and nightclubs with the highlight date being in Cargo (club), London. There were reports that he would release an album in September 2010.
He appears on the 'In New DJs We Trust' circuit on Radio 1, playing a one hour show each time there is a fifth Thursday in a month. The show consists of mash-up mixes and comedic soundbites.
On 20 October 2010 Jaguar confirmed that he would be returning to tour in 2011 with a number of UK tour dates on his 'Revenge of the Ninja' Tour, which took place in March 2011.
Traditions and Character
Jaguar Skills is famously known for playing the character of a ninja. During his live shows he is dressed as a ninja with a full ninja mask so that only his eyes show.Traditions which have been created around Jaguar Skills include the response to the words "Jaguar Skills" which should be met with "HoooOOO" by the crowd. His identity is also completely hidden and was originally only known by Trevor Nelson
Trevor Nelson
Trevor Nelson MBE is an English DJ and presenter.Born in Hackney to a family of St Lucian heritage, he attended Central Foundation Boys' Grammar School in Cowper St, Islington, London EC2 and Westminster Kingsway College...
. Jaguar Skills also revealed his identity backstage to other BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
DJs Vernon Kay
Vernon Kay
Vernon Charles Kay is a British television presenter, radio DJ, american footballer and former model. He began television presenting on the BBC children's programme FBi, a spin-off of Fully Booked. Since he has presented various programmes, most notably T4, Beat the Star and All Star Family...
and Chris Moyles
Chris Moyles
Christopher David Moyles is an English radio and television presenter and author, who currently presents The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 and Chris Moyles' Quiz Night on Channel 4....
as well as the backstage crew at Keele University
Keele University
Keele University is a campus university near Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, England. Founded in 1949 as an experimental college dedicated to a broad curriculum and interdisciplinary study, Keele is most notable for pioneering the dual honours degree in Britain...
. His ninja costume is designed to add mystery to his persona.
Discography
- 1979-2006: A HipHop Odyssey airdate: 28 December 2006
- Disco King Mix airdate: 16 August 2008
- MOBO After Party Special airdate: 18 October 2008
- Beyonce & Jay-Z Remix Special airdate: 22 November 2008
- Nigerian Taxi Driver D&B Mix 29 November 2009
- Imma Music Machine Mix airdate: 6 December 2008
- Workout Plan Re-Up 2009 airdate: 3 January 2009
- Blast Off Mash Up airdate: 10 January 2009
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air airdate: 17 January 2009
- Make Money Money Mix airdate: 24 January 2009
- Jump Up Mix airdate: 31 January 2009
- It's Time to Get Funky Mix airdate: 7 February 2009
- Official Adventures of Jag Skills on the Wheels of Steel airdate: 21 February 2009
- Drum and Bass Kitchen airdate: 28 February 2009
- Jaguar Skills vs Timbaland Mix airdate: 7 March 2009
- Classic Number One Selection airdate: 14 March 2009
- Trev and Jag's Road Trip airdate: 21 March 2009
- The Illest Emcees of All Time Vol. 1 airdate: 4 April 2009
- 30 Years of Hip Hop in 60 Minutes airdate: 6 April 2009
- Motown Mashed airdate: 11 April 2009
- One Big Weekend Festival Rocker airdate: 18 April 2009
- Name That Sample Show airdate: 2 May 2009
- Big Weekend Set airdate: 9 May 2009
- 2 Hour Computer Game Mix airdate: 26 May 2009
- In the Mix airdate: 4 July 2009
- Trevor Nelson Airways Mix airdate: 11 July 2009
- The Dubstep Twitter Mix airdate: 18 July 2009
- Ibiza 30 Minute Mix airdate: 1 August 2009
- Carnivale 2009 Mix airdate: 29 August 2009
- Sorry I Didn't Text You Back Trevor Mix airdate: 12 September 2009
- The No Requests: Kill the Heckler Mix airdate: 17 October 2009
- I Am the Rocketman airdate: 7 November 2009
- The VIP Disco Room airdate: 14 November 2009
- Original Pirate Material Mini Mix & BONUS 1xtra LIVE Mix airdate: 1 December 2009
- Mother's Day Mix 13 March 2010
- Sport Relief Mega Mix airdate: 20 March 2010
- Spring Mix airdate: 27 March 2010
- Easter Egg Hunt Mix airdate: 3 April 2010
- Twitter Mix airdate: 11 April 2010
- Classic Number One Mashup airdate: 17 April 2010
- Guru Tribute Mix airdate: 24 April 2010
- In New DJs We Trust airdate: 29 April 2010
- History of Drum and Bass airdate: 3 May 2010
- All Killer No Filler Mix airdate: 29 May 2010
- World Record Breakers Mix airdate: 5 June 2010
- Radio1 All Star Football Mix airdate: 12 June 2010
- Where the Girls At Mix airdate: 19 June 2010
- Michael Jackson Tribute airdate: 26 June 2010
- Back to Bizznizz Mix airdate: 31 July 2010
- Ultimate Holiday Mix 7 August 2010
- 10 Years of Ayia Napa Mix airdate: 14 August 2010
- Hot Minute Mix airdate: 21 August 2010
- Carnival 2010 Mix airdate: 28 August 2010
- Hip Hop Till Ya Drop Mix airdate: 4 September 2010
- Classic #1 Mix airdate: 11 September 2011
- 1Xtra Live Mix airdate: 18 September 2010
- Kanye West Meets Daft Punk Mix airdate: 16 October 2010
- Welcome to Autumn Mix airdate: 23 October 2010
- Spookalicious Mix (Halloween Special) 30 October 2010
- Access All Areas Mix airdate: 6 November 2010
- 1Xtra DJ Takeover Mix airdate: 13 November 2010
- Soundclash Mix airdate: 20 November 2010
- Jag's Gone Bad Mix airdate: 27 November 2010
- Relationship Mix airdate: 4 December 2010