Jax Jones
A hitmaking DJ and producer who masterfully blends house music with pop hooks, creating inescapable dancefloor anthems for a global audience.
Born 1987 (age 39)·English DJ·Birthday: July 25·Millennials
Biography
Timucin Lam, operating under the alias Jax Jones, emerged from London's electronic scene as a craftsman of supremely catchy, chart-topping house music. His breakthrough came not with his own name upfront, but from the shadows, co-writing and featuring on Duke Dumont's sunny smash 'I Got U.' That taste of success set the template: Jax Jones anthems are built on buoyant piano riffs, infectious rhythms, and smart collaborations with vocalists like Raye, Demi Lovato, and Bebe Rexha. He possesses a keen ear for a pop melody, wrapping it in the warm, familiar textures of classic house, resulting in tracks that feel both fresh and timeless. His 'Snacks' project, releasing frequent singles, reflected a modern, playlist-friendly approach, solidifying his status as a mainstay on radio and in clubs worldwide.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jax was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jax Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jax's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and was featured on Duke Dumont's 'I Got U,' which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 2014.
- His single 'You Don't Know Me' featuring Raye became a global hit, peaking at number three in the UK and earning a BRIT Award nomination.
- His collaboration 'Instruction' with Demi Lovato and Stefflon Don became a feminist anthem and a top 10 hit in the UK.
- Launched the 'Snacks' music series, culminating in the debut studio album 'Snacks (Supersize)' in 2019.
Did You Know?
His stage name was inspired by the character Jax from the video game 'Mortal Kombat' and the film 'Coming to America.'
Before his DJ career, he studied psychology at university.
He is of Turkish Cypriot descent.
He initially worked as a songwriter and producer for other artists before stepping into the spotlight.
“I build songs from the bassline up; that's the foundation of the club.”
