The more he learnt about the Hip-Hop scene the more passion he had for the music, with the passion came creativity and in 2002 he made a mixtape CD for fashion label Maharishi. The 60 minute CD was created, looped, produced and cut entirely on 2 mini walkmen. It was the first of its kind and received top reviews in key publications. The next few years saw Jag build his DJ profile, playing at various places across London including ‘Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes’ in an arty east London bar;  an uber-cool soiree that played everything from Hip-Hop, to Rock, Ragga to Disco. Here he developed his signature sound of lightning speed mixing.

Things moved up a notch in 2004 when Jaguar Skills caught the eyes (and ears) of fashionista and renowned music lover Jade Jagger. He was invited to move to Ibiza and become resident at her world famous Jezebel parties. Ibiza turned into the world as Jag started to play globally with the Jezebel parties including Russia, Hong Kong and across Europe. In 2005 he produced the tune “We Love You” for US mega rapper Lupe Fiasco. It featured UK emcee Sway and has subsequently been released on the net.

2006 was one of Jaguar Skills finest moments yet - he created the mixtape “1979-2006: A Hip-Hop Odyseey - 800 Tracks In 45 Minutes”. A never been done before project, he mixed every Hip-Hop hit from 1979 to 2006, and played them in order of their release, from the first ever Hip-Hop record to the latest one to date. It caused an internet storm and through its original idea and skilful mixing it really put Jag on the map.

After one month on the net this monstrous mix had been downloaded over a MILLION times. It was also played twice in a row on Mistajam’s BBC 1xtra show and BBC Radio 1 star Colin Murray split the mix up, and played a part of it every week on his show for a staggering 10 weeks.

The summers of 2006 and 2007 saw a continuation of the Jezebel residency and more productions in the form of “We On” again, for Grammy-winning friend Lupe Fiasco, it was first signing to his label, Gemstones. A video was subsequently made and created a healthy buzz on the Hip-Hop scene.

The big-wigs at 3 Mobile phone network then hang picked Jag for a TV advertising campaign, Jag choosing to show his hands only, not his face on screen.


Fast forward to present day and Jaguar Skills has a weekly 10 Minute Mash Up Mix for the BBC Radio 1 Trevor Nelson Show. It has grown to one of the key features on his show. Chris Moyles has also played a mix on his show, and had a mix especially made for him.

Jag continues to receive love generally across the board at Radio 1, 1xtra and from a host of respected musicians that are now peers of his.

Forthcoming this year is a nomination for Best Hip-Hop DJ at the DJ Awards in Ibiza. As well as first class gigs including the mighty V Festival, Pacha-Ibiza and Cocoon-Frankfurt amongst others. It seems the best is yet to come…

“Jaguar Skills, like myself, is a proper ninja! He’s dope!!!`”
Mark Ronson

“Without a doubt the king of the mash up in 2008. No one’s touching Jag Skills. Now, where’s my cheque for being the first to give you that national radio exposure???”

Mistajam BBC 1xtra

“Sick and slick, floats round the 1+2’s like a butterfly, stings like a bee and scratches like a tiger. If I knew more about Hip Hop, I’d want to be Mr Skills - say waaaat? HOOOOOO”
Seb Webber XL Recordings/ Uncle Buck



“Easily one of the most talented DJ/ Producers around at the moment - that’s why I have him on Trevor’s Radio 1 & 1Xtra Saturday night show…”
Phil Stocker - BBC Radio 1

“HooooOOO!!! Jag Skills is my ninja!”
Lupe Fiasco - Artist

“The greatest Mash-Up DJ right now, no one does it better. Mr Jaguar Skills is Mash-Up Royalty!”

Trevor Nelson - BBC Radio One & 1xtra

“Jag Skills definitely the future of the funk a man with pure vibes vibrations…...”
Femi Fem DJ/ Producer



“Just brilliant”

Chris Moyles BBC Radio 1



“Shout out to a real superman DJ,with the heaviest production skills to match. One of The next homegrown producers to go global with his sound. Probably.”
Ras Kwame-BBC Radio 1 & 1xtra.