New York City-based DJ and producer Jasa is carving a space at the intersection of indie dance and modern house, shaping a sound defined by rhythmic detail and emotional drive.
Photo credit: Jasa – Instagram
With a growing catalog and increasing recognition, he enters 2025 with clear momentum and a focus on artistic direction.
In this conversation, Jasa opens up about his early beginnings as a drummer, the importance of groove over perfection, and how ‘Miss Ya Chance’ signals a new phase in his creative journey.
EG: Hi Jasa, welcome to EG. Where are you right now as we speak?
Jasa: Hello, right now I am sitting at my studio in Brooklyn working on some new music.
EG: You began as a drummer, which is a very physical relationship with music. What did that teach you about groove that still defines your productions today?
Jasa: Yeah, I remember my first few lessons as a drummer when I was 10 years old. I immediately became obsessed with it. From the beginning, I was so intrigued with how different elements of percussion could work together to redefine a piece of music. I think subconsciously, this is still a huge part of who I am today as a producer. Often obsessing over the smallest details of the elements that build the groove/foundation of my music.
EG: There is a moment when music shifts from being something you enjoy to something you need to express. When did that happen for you?
Jasa: I’m not sure it had an exact moment for me. I think it was built over time. I think a pivotal moment was when I used to throw these illegal beach parties during the summer. Nobody paid me, and it often took me an entire day to prepare and plan, but seeing all my friends dance and enjoy themselves made it all worth it. It was that feeling that made me decide to pursue music as a career.
EG: A lot of producers chase perfection, but groove is often about feel, not precision. How do you personally balance those two when creating?
Jasa: Listen, at the end of the day, all music is subjective. So chasing perfection is basically impossible. You’re chasing something that can’t be defined. Some people would consider some music to be perfect, and others wouldn’t be able to stand listening to it. Instead, I think as an artist, you should just chase what makes you feel good. You have to have the confidence in your own taste. If I like it, then hopefully my fans will too. But the ladder is less important (laughter).
EG: Your sound moves between indie dance and house without fully committing to either. Do you see that as freedom or as a challenge when shaping your identity?
Jasa: I have a pretty biased opinion on this matter. I basically don’t believe in genres as far as house music goes. It’s easy to sit here and obsess about subgenres as someone who makes and listens to house music on a daily basis. But I genuinely believe the average fan can’t really tell the difference. So for my “identity,” I just focus on what I am enjoying right now in this current moment. If I stay true to that, I think I’ll never lead myself astray.
EG: With ‘Miss Ya Chance’, what was the first element that made you feel like you were onto something real?
Jasa: I think once I built the riff before the first drop, I knew I had something that would create a unique moment in the club.
“All I try to concern myself with is how I feel about my own music”
EG: The track leans on consistency and flow rather than constant change. What gave you the confidence to let the groove carry it?
Jasa: Yeah, it’s really easy as a producer to always want to build these massive drops. I think it takes a while to learn that sometimes a good rhythm and a solid bassline is all you need to carry the dancefloor. Honestly, I think what taught me this the most was going to see my idols play big stages. On those big systems, doing a kick and a bass correctly will make 20,000 explode.
EG: You mentioned the vocal was a turning point. What do you look for in a vocal that makes it feel essential rather than decorative?
Jasa: In today’s music industry, I mostly just try to find vocals that haven’t been used a million times (laughtrer). But honestly, it’s not always easy to find good samples. For this one, I found one that I felt matched the energy of the track, so that was great.
EG: Hearing your track reach platforms like BBC Radio 1 is a major milestone. What did that moment represent for you beyond the exposure itself?
Jasa: That was pretty amazing. It’s always a great feeling when artists you look up to appreciate and play your music. For me, it just motivates me to keep going and keep pushing.
EG: When you test a track like this in a club, what tells you it is truly working on a deeper level?
Jasa: All I ever hope for in my music is that at least one person in the club is moving and dancing to it. If I can make that happen, I’m usually pretty happy.
EG: There is a lot of pressure today to make music that performs well online. How do you stay focused on making something that works in a real room instead?
Jasa: Yeah, a lot of artists fall into the trap of getting too concerned with numbers. Numbers always tell the full story. Like I said previously, all I try to concern myself with is how I feel about my own music. If I am confident and happy with it, the rest is just a bonus.
“Chasing perfection is basically impossible. You’re chasing something that can’t be defined, some people would consider some music to be perfect and others wouldn’t be able to stand listening to it”
EG: Looking ahead, do you see ‘Miss Ya Chance’ as a snapshot of where you are now, or a sign of where you are going next?
Jasa: ‘Miss ya chance’ is a song I’m really proud of. I think it is a piece of work that will help define this next chapter of music exploration for me as I continue to grow as a producer, artist, and person.
EG: Thanks for your time!
Jasa: Thanks so much for having me! Such a pleasure.
Jasa’s ‘Miss Ya Chance’ is out now on Beats on Time. Stream and download here.
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