TJR “Eat, Breathe, Sleep EP” PMM025

TJR Eats, Sleeps, and Breaths Potty Mouth Music:
New EP features 2 original tracks + remix by Klaus Hill

CHICAGO—On his debut EP for Potty Mouth Music, DJ/producer TJR from New York works his signature acid house sound into something fresh, funky and infectious. The Eat, Sleep, Breathe EP bridges TJR’s knack for old-school sampling with the forward-thinking sounds of house and electro. The result is a three track EP that includes the vocal-heavy “Good Evening Chicago,” including a remix by Sydney, Australia’s Klaus Hill; and “I Don’t Know Where,” a disco influenced cut heavily reworked with a fidget twist.

“I’ve always had a strong connection to Chicago and house music,” says TJR, an industry veteran of more than 15 years. In producing “Good Night Chicago” as part of PMM 025, TJR brings the energy of a live show to the studio, as he pays homage to one of the scene’s most influential cities. “Creating a song dedicated to the city that keeps redefining house music was a goal of mine,” he says.

Growing up in suburban Connecticut, TJR’s early years consisted of hockey, golf and suburban debauchery. Once an aspiring golf pro, TJR traded in his clubs for a set of turntables after attending his first rave in mid-’90s. He soon translated his love for mixing into producing it. Taking note from artists such as Terry Mullan, Armando, Mike Ink, Paul Birken and Ian Pooley, he landed on the Catalyst label before once again shifting his sound to the fidget/electro house scene. Original tracks on Wearhouse Music—along with remixes for labels such as InStereo Recordings, Eden Records and Promo—have positioned TJR amongst some of the scenes finest.

The producer/DJ says he was trying to make his latest release a fun addition to the PMM label. “Life shouldn’t be taken so seriously and I try to reflect in my music,” he says.

-Jen Danko, 2009

~ by pottymouthmusic on May 28, 2009.