Emperor Nasty

With nearly thirty years behind the decks, Jonjay is a seasoned selector known for his flawless flow and masterful buildups. 

Praised by peers and fans alike, his mixing style is often likened to that of a tailor stitching tracks together with surgical precision to create seamless, unpredictable journeys. 

Deeply rooted in groove and intuition, his sets reflect a lifetime of experience, energy, and emotional awareness, embodying the spirit of a true craftsman and sonic storyteller.

Aliases:

As Jonjay his primary persona he balances soulful grooves with expert technicality, guiding listeners on immersive musical journeys shaped by decades of exploration.


As HcTc (short for Hectic)
he ventures into bold, raw, and unpredictable territories, blending broken rhythms and distorted textures to deliver
high energy, visceral sets.

As FAWWDAA he channels chaos through conceptual, experimental soundscapes that challenge norms, drawing on ambient, noise, and avant-garde influences.

As The Autonomist he operates in the underground current where Drum & Bass and Darkcore dissolve into pure pressure and atmosphere. Built around fractured breaks, and shadow heavy textures, the project focuses on tension rather than release.
A sound designed for people who don’t need instructions!

+961 Rekords:

Founded and curated by Jonjay and BiG AL
+961Rekords is a Lebanon based independent label spotlighting innovative underground electronic music. 
The label fosters regional talent while embracing global influences, committed to pushing sonic boundaries.

+961Sessions on Proton Radio:

A monthly broadcast hosted by Jonjay.

+961 Sessions curates a rich blend of underground sounds from Lebanon and beyond. The show highlights both local artists and international cutting edge music, delivering a narrative that reflects the pulse of the region’s electronic scene.

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With nearly thirty years behind the decks, Jonjay is a seasoned selector known for his flawless flow and masterful buildups. Praised by peers and fans alike, his mixing style is often likened to that of a tailor stitching tracks together with surgical precision to create seamless, unpredictable journeys. Deeply rooted in groove and intuition, his sets reflect a lifetime of experience, energy, and emotional awareness, embodying the spirit of a true craftsman and sonic storyteller. Aliases: As Jonjay his primary persona he balances soulful grooves with expert technicality, guiding listeners on immersive musical journeys shaped by decades of exploration. As HcTc (short for Hectic) he ventures into bold, raw, and unpredictable territories, blending broken rhythms and distorted textures to deliver high energy, visceral sets. As FAWWDAA he channels chaos through conceptual, experimental soundscapes that challenge norms, drawing on ambient, noise, and avant-garde influences. As The Autonomist he operates in the underground current where Drum & Bass and Darkcore dissolve into pure pressure and atmosphere. Built around fractured breaks, and shadow heavy textures, the project focuses on tension rather than release. A sound designed for people who don’t need instructions! +961 Rekords: Founded and curated by Jonjay and BiG AL +961Rekords is a Lebanon based independent label spotlighting innovative underground electronic music. The label fosters regional talent while embracing global influences, committed to pushing sonic boundaries. +961Sessions on Proton Radio: A monthly broadcast hosted by Jonjay. +961 Sessions curates a rich blend of underground sounds from Lebanon and beyond. The show highlights both local artists and international cutting edge music, delivering a narrative that reflects the pulse of the region’s electronic scene.

With nearly thirty years behind the decks, Jonjay is a seasoned selector known for his flawless flow and masterful buildups. 

Praised by peers and fans alike, his mixing style is often likened to that of a tailor stitching tracks together with surgical precision to create seamless, unpredictable journeys. 

Deeply rooted in groove and intuition, his sets reflect a lifetime of experience, energy, and emotional awareness, embodying the spirit of a true craftsman and sonic storyteller.

Aliases:

As Jonjay his primary persona he balances soulful grooves with expert technicality, guiding listeners on immersive musical journeys shaped by decades of exploration.


As HcTc (short for Hectic)
he ventures into bold, raw, and unpredictable territories, blending broken rhythms and distorted textures to deliver
high energy, visceral sets.

As FAWWDAA he channels chaos through conceptual, experimental soundscapes that challenge norms, drawing on ambient, noise, and avant-garde influences.

As The Autonomist he operates in the underground current where Drum &amp; Bass and Darkcore dissolve into pure pressure and atmosphere. Built around fractured breaks, and shadow heavy textures, the project focuses on tension rather than release.
A sound designed for people who don’t need instructions!

+961 Rekords:

Founded and curated by Jonjay and BiG AL
+961Rekords is a Lebanon based independent label spotlighting innovative underground electronic music. 
The label fosters regional talent while embracing global influences, committed to pushing sonic boundaries.

+961Sessions on Proton Radio:

A monthly broadcast hosted by Jonjay.

+961 Sessions curates a rich blend of underground sounds from Lebanon and beyond. The show highlights both local artists and international cutting edge music, delivering a narrative that reflects the pulse of the region’s electronic scene.

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