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This article is about the Los Angeles Producer and songwriter. For the billionaire and creator of the Kendall-Jackson wine empire, see Jess Jackson (viticulturist).

Jess Jackson
Birth name	Jess Reed Jackson
Also known as	Jess Jackson
Born	July 15, 1980 (1980-07-15) (age 27)
Origin	British
Genre(s)	Hip Hop, Pop, RnB, Rock
Occupation(s)	Record Producer, Model, and record executive
Years active	1994 — present
Associated acts	Amber Melody
Website	www.JessJackson.com www.myspace.com/JessJackson1

Jess Jackson (born July 15, 1980 in West London, England) is a record producer and songwriter.

1 Early life
2 Career
3 Discography
4 Personal life
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] Early life

Jackson was born "Jess Reed" in London, England, to parents David Reed and Lis Parish. He and his two siblings, Amber Melody Reed and Joe Jackson, grew up in Richmond, Surrey, England.

Jackson's father co-owned a book store with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page in the 1960s.^{[citation needed]}

At ADT College, Jackson was involved in sports, music, computers and drama. He attended the School of Radio Broadcasting and West Thames College where he gained degrees in Radio Broadcasting, Music Technology and Recording Engineering.

[edit] Career

Before he became successful in Music Production, Jackson supported himself as a night club DJ, record engineer, a graphic designer, and actor.

Jess acquired his step father's last name "Jackson" and started producing music in 1994 in his family home bedroom with neighbour Simon Franks (Audio Bullys).

In 1997 at the age of 17 Jackson released his third UK garage record "Hobson's Choice". UK Garage Chart #1 (4 weeks). The intro of the record daringly consisted of just sub bass and took the radio and club scene by storm. The record was also the inspiration to the beginning of a new music scene "UK garage".

In 1999 Jackson took to the studio with the legendary Andrew Roachford and together with the co-production of "Simon Francs" released the single "24-7-365" signed to Sony Music.

In 2001 Jackson was the resident scratch DJ for the Patrick Alan band and performed on stage every Monday night at London's exclusive celebrity night club "10 Room". Jackson performed alongside Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Sean Paul, Nas, Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Angie Stone, Lionel Richie, Estelle, Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, Blu Cantrell, Wyclef Jean, Damon Dash, Westlife, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe of 'Blue' plus many more top class entertainers.

In 2001 at the age of 21 Jackson was signed by London based record label “Pure Silk”. Jackson said it was here that he met up with an old school classmate from ADT College “AC Burrell AKA Blacksmoke” who out of pure coincidence was also signed to Pure Silk Records at the same time. But according to Jackson “Pure Silk Records” was under poor management and closed down in 2003.

2003 was the start of Jacksons song writing career when Pete Townshend lead guitarist of The Who signed Jackson to his publishing company Eel Pie Publishing as songwriter and record producer.

In 2004 Jackson is known to have joined forces with The Firin' squad Kiss 100 FM as producer and remixer under the name "Firin Squad productions". He worked on remixes for 50cent and "Joe", Kevin Lyttle, Nina Jayne.

Also in 2005 Jackson kept his modeling career alive by starring in a Sony PlayStation commercial shot by Director Joseph Kahn.

In 2005 Jackson worked with Fredro Starr in California and released underground mixtape material which appeared on allhiphop.com and found its way to radio.

2006 Jackson Relocated to Los Angeles and began working closer with the US Labels. Jackson also acquired new management and is managed by Taylor Manzella.

In 2007 Jackson recorded with Hipster band The Knux signed to Interscope Records, Jackson played a Cockney British Drug Dealer in a skit on the forthcoming album.

Also in 2007 Jackson and DJ Cobra partnered up in business by providing DJ's worldwide with exclusive access to club mashup singles produced by DJ Cobra

In 2008 Jacksons music is featured on many MTV reality TV shows.

Jackson is currently in Los Angeles working on an album for his sister Amber Melody

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

AM 001 White Label (12") - Active Minds - Klub Kuts / Slammin Vinyl Records (1997)
AM 002 White Label (12") - Active Minds - Klub Kuts / Slammin Vinyl Records (1997)
Hobsons Choice (12") - Active Minds - klub kuts / Slammin Vinyl Records (1997)
Hobsons Choice PT 2 (12") - Active Minds (1998)
Begin To Luv Ya (12") - Active Minds (1998)
White Label DE 001 (12") - Simon Francs & Jess Jackson - Deep End Recordings (2000)
White Label DE 002 (12") - Simon Francs & Jess Jackson - Deep End Recordings (2001)
24-7-365 (12") - Andrew Roachford Jess Jackson & Simon Francs - Sony Music ((2002))

[edit] Remixes

Doo Wop (12") - Lauren Hill - Simon Francs & Jess Jackson Garage Remix - Deep End Recordings (2000)
White Label (12") - Chico Debarge - Bootleg Pharmacists - Deep End Recordings (2000)
R U Ready (12") - Richie Dan - Jess Jackson Remix - Pure Silk Records (2001)
Ladies Cru (12") - Mr Rrrider - Jess Jackson Vocal Remix - Island Records (2002)
Ladies Cru (12") - Mr Rrrider - Jess Jackson Instrumental - Island Records (2002)
Coulda Been (12") - Nina Jayne - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Remix - Firin Squad / BMG UK & Ireland (23 Aug 2004)
No Ordinary Pain (12") - Nina Jayne - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Eastern Remix - Firin Squad / BMG UK & Ireland (23 Aug 2004)
Last Drop - Kevin Lyttle - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Remix - Firin Squad / Jive Records (2004)
Anything (12") - Nina Jayne - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Remix - Firin Squad / BMG UK & Ireland (2005)
Ride Wit U - Joe feat. G-Unit - Jess Jackson & Kester 1Time Remix - Firin Squad / Jive Records (2005)

[edit] Mixer

Skin Burns Red - Building a Better Spaceship (2007)
Pacific - Building a Better Spaceship (2007)
Into The Stars - Building a Better Spaceship (2007)

[edit] Personal life

Jackson was involved in a long-term relationship with model/dancer Leah Green. They gave birth to their son, Dylan Jackson (born 26 June, 2003) but the couple split in 2004.

In 2006 Jackson moved to California and is married to celebrity makeup artist Mandie Jackson.