Radio Frequency

Jo Kira

Do you remember the first record you ever bought? Jo Kira certainly does. It was this first purchase that ignited Jo Kira's love affair with house music. For Jo Kira, House music is a passion. The love story can be traced back to her school days when she bought her first ever record, Thomas Bangalter's 'Trax on the rocks vol. 1'. Soon after listening to this 4-track EP, Jo realised something - she was hooked!

Whilst other girls her age were out chasing boys, Jo was busy building up her vinyl collection and teaching herself how to mix on her brother's decks. She quickly perfected her mixing skills with the help from her brothers (Radio Frequency’s DJ Fingaz and DJ Jason Fakeerah) and began to broaden her musical horizons. Her musical preferences soon progressed, with artists such as The S Men, Barbara Tucker, Tuff & Jam and Masters At Work greatly influencing Jo’s musical style behind the decks.

Jo’s dedication soon paid off when she landed her first ever gig at an all-girl DJ night called 'Love At First Sight'. This marked the beginning of a promising involvement within the local music scene, and the night was received with open arms by Leeds clubbers. Jo secured a residency at the night and, along with her female counterparts, brought a unique sound to the Leeds masses. After a number of DJ nights and the gaining of experience, Jo Kira began to find her sound - tough jackin’ beats incorporated with funky vocal tracks - which can definitely be found in her own productions. Cheeky and catchy! Jo has now established herself as a skilled and talented DJ and producer who is well received and respected on the northern club circuit. Jo definitely has the potential and seems destined to become one of the top female DJing talents in years to come.

"From experience I wouldn't really call it a radio show - more of a 'Jo Kira Weekly Essential Mix.'" For two hours you will hear Foamo, the latest Switch remix, Crookers, Fake Blood... and her own tracks. You're getting an idea of the show? A radio slot dedicated to anything WONK! & WOBBLY! Famous or infamous, a great show to discover new tracks from around the globe or your local city! Jo Kira has had releases and remixes on labels Venga Digital, Satan's Circus Records, Freek Records, Street Life DJs and OMG Recordings.

RADIO - Thursdays 7-9pm

WEB - www.myspace.com/jokiramusik