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Jamz Supernova is the professional name of Jamilla Walters. She is a DJ, radio and television presenter, podcaster and record label owner.[1] [2] She has been described as "one of the leading next generation DJ's in the UK." [3]
Early Life
[edit]Jamz Supernova was born in New Cross and grew up in south east London. She has grandparents from Jamaica, Cuba and Ireland but both her parents were born in the United Kingdom. She has written about her Windrush Generation heritage and her father's earlier passport renewal difficulties against the background of a UK Home Office 'hostile environment' policy announced in 2012. [4] [5]
She attended the BRIT school in Croydon and started work as an intern at the BBC.[6]
Career
[edit]Jamz Supernova began her broadcasting career at Reprezent radio, a youth-led radio station based in Brixton. [7]and launched her own show on BBC Radio 1Xtra aged 24. She also created the "DIY Generation" podcast for Radio 1Xtra focussing on young people building and owning their own careers, highlighting women and people of colour.[8] She moved over to BBC Radio 6 Music in 2021. [9]
Between October 2020 and December 2023 she presented Selector Radio [10] [11]for the British Council. The 2-hour show is shared with more than 30 countries around the world and aims to connects a global audience to contemporary music developments in the UK. It has around 4 million listeners. As host of the show she has written about the Black Lives Matter movement and Black British Music, stating that "being the host of a global radio show like Selector is a privilege, how many broadcasters can say their voice is heard in so many countries? I’m also aware it’s a responsibility. As I sat down to plan my show, I knew #BlackLivesMatter was something I needed to address and reflect on – not just because of my position, but, as a black woman." [12].
As a live DJ, music Jamz Supernova plays an eclectic mix including Bass, Funky, Grime, hip hop, Jersey club and Global Sounds. In addition to club residencies she has performed at numerous music festivals in the UK and around Europe. In August 2020 she presented a documentary programme for BBC Three: "Is this the end of clubbing?" about the effect Covid-19 had on clubs, their owners and DJs in the UK. [13]
She established her own music label, Future Bounce, in 2018. She works for the label in both A&R and consulting capacities, helping new artists to progress their work. [14] [15]
She was a member of the panel of judges for the 2024 Mercury Prize for 'Album of the Year' from artists from the UK or Ireland. [16]
Personal life
[edit]Jamz Supernova met her partner, producer Sam Interface from Somerset, in 2014 and they have a daughter.[17] She has publicly discussed the criticism she encountered for dating a white partner. [18]
References
[edit]- ^ Rogers, Jude (28 June 2024). "DJ Jamz Supernova: 'I'd always seen Glastonbury as a kind of debaucherous party'". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Martin, Felicity (21 February 2023). "Cover Story: Jamz Supernova". Beatportal. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Jamz Supernova". bbc.co.uk. BBC.
- ^ Supernova, Jamz (9 November 2018). "Personal Essay: Jamz Supernova on her journey to trailblazing tastemaker". NOTION. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Supernova, Jamz (3 July 2018). "Your Britishness can be revoked if you're black – just ask my dad". DAZED. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Ravens, Chal (9 March 2021). "Jamz Supernova: a shining star of British radio". DJ Mag. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Webster, Cleo (16 May 2019). "Jamz Supernova in Conversation with Melle Brown". NOTION. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "DIY Generation". BBC. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Radio 1Xtra: Jamz Supernova 'happy and complete' as she leaves station". BBC News. 27 December 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Selector Radio". British Council. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Jamz Supernova is the new host of Selector Radio". British Council Music. British Council. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Jamz Supernova on Black Lives Matter and Black British Music". British Council. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Is this the end of clubbing?". BBC Three. BBC. 26 August 2020.
- ^ "JAMZ SUPERNOVA". Wonderland. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Jamz Supernova/ biography". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Leeds indie band English Teacher win Mercury prize". The Guardian. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ Supernova, Jamz (21 June 2023). "I Took My Baby To Six Festivals Last Summer – Here's My Top Tips". GRAZIA. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "1Xtra's Jamz: 'I was criticised for dating white partner'". BBC Radio 5 Live - 5 Live In Short. BBC. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2024.