Jamie Rodigan

Jamie Rodigan, originally from West London, grew up within a musical environment as the son of radio broadcaster Sir David “Ram Jam” Rodigan. His early exposure to reggae music was significantly influenced by childhood trips to Jamaica with his father. This foundation in reggae, alongside classical training in piano and violin from a young age, shaped his musical perspective. Additionally, he engaged with diverse genres like Jungle, trading tape packs with school friends, contributing to the eclectic nature of his later DJ sets.

Rodigan started his DJ career playing at house parties during his university years, where he formed the sound Extra Stout. A notable early achievement for Extra Stout was performing at Rototom Sunsplash in 2008. In 2011, Extra Stout established ‘Mudd Up!’, a dancehall night in East London, with Rodigan as a resident selector, which gained popularity. His progression into music production led to collaborations with artists such as Sara Lugo and Dutchie Gold. In 2013, he released “Paranoid Riddim” on Dubshot, an indie label based in New York, featuring Ras Demo and Fowlie Don. His career also includes a stint in 2015 as a host on London’s Bang Radio, where he interviewed artists like Chronixx and Dre Island.

In 2016, Jamie Rodigan collaborated with producer Aaron Horn to form CRT CLSSX. Their debut track was premiered by Red Bull Music and received support from prominent radio personalities including Mistajam and David Rodigan on BBC 1Xtra, as well as Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6. Mixmag identified CRT CLSSX as “ones to watch” for 2016. Recent projects include collaborations with Secaina on the track ‘Everything’, with remixes by Alizzz and FYTCH, and forthcoming work with Aynzli Jones, Suns of Dub, and The Skints. Rodigan maintains a presence with regular performances in the UK and Europe, establishing himself as a significant dancehall selector.