Jax Jones (real name Timucin “Timz” Lam), a global-facing DJ and hitmaking producer with over 65 platinum singles worldwide, 9 billion streams, 60 million single sales continues to evolve with his new album, Y2J. Reflecting his expanded worldview through curiosity, exploration, and personal growth, it’s a space for new collaborations, bold ideas, and a deeper dive into aspects of his artistry that he’s never fully shared before.
This album is Jax’s turn-of-the-millennium-inspired journey into vibrant sonic landscapes that are both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Featuring faster, harder production, Y2J fuses the euphoric energy of early 2000s clubland with the intensity of Southeast Asia’s booming underground electronic music scene. Drawing inspiration from the high-energy pulse of Dance Dance Revolution, Y2J bridges global sounds, blending festival anthems with basement rave energy while paying homage to his East-meets-West upbringing.
What makes Y2J particularly unique is itscollaborative DNA. For Jax, this album is a chance to connect with both global icons and emerging voices. Having worked with chart-toppers like Charli XCX and Raye in the past, he now expands his horizons with fresh collaborations, including Thai alternative pop star Violette Wautier, queer viral sensation Rebecca Black and rising electronic DJ and producer sooyeun formerly known as Oh Annie Oh. This shift reflects Jax’s evolving perspective, shaped by years of global travel, cultural immersion, and creative curiosity.
At its heart, Y2J is deeply tied to Jax’s heritage and story. Growing up, he was influenced by the R&B, hip-hop, and dancehall played by his Nigerian stepfather and the summers spent in Penang with his Malaysian-Chinese family, where he bonded with his gong gong (grandfather) over local food and spent hours creating music. These experiences instilled a love for multi-genre music-making rooted in his identity. Through Y2J, Jax honours this legacy while carving out new pathways for cross-cultural exchange.
Y2J is more than an album—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. For Jax Jones, this journey is about breaking the rules, having fun and championing the power of collaboration to create something truly fresh. From London to Penang to Bangkok, music for the main stages and for the basement raves, Y2J is a testament to an artist embracing his global influences and lived experiences to push his music—and himself—further than ever before.