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Born to Caribbean parents on 15 August 1989, Aaron JM (real name Jevanni Aaron Letford) has always had an upbringing influenced by music. Before he could talk, Aaron JM was exposed to the quirkiness of Disco, Reggae, Dub and House. From an early age he benefited from his father (Sly Fox of Architect) being a household name on London pirate radio stations such as Station FM and Style FM. Aaron JM’s first exposure to a pair of decks came as early as 1998 when he was aged 9 – his father had urged him to follow in his steps.
Unfortunately, this was a time too soon for Aaron JM. Aside from taking up piano lessons, Aaron JM’s relationship with music over the next 5 years would be via MTV, The Box, VH1 and whatever music he would hear his dad play.
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As the years went by, Aaron JM started a Law degree at the University of Essex. In order to finance his living, he began to throw events in Essex and London whilst presenting a radio show on his university station. Naturally, the seed planted by his father all those years ago began to sprout. Aaron JM picked up the decks willingly as an attempt to reduce his costs on having to book DJs to play at his events. It was the opportunity to pla... More Biography
Unfortunately, this was a time too soon for Aaron JM. Aside from taking up piano lessons, Aaron JM’s relationship with music over the next 5 years would be via MTV, The Box, VH1 and whatever music he would hear his dad play.
It
As the years went by, Aaron JM started a Law degree at the University of Essex. In order to finance his living, he began to throw events in Essex and London whilst presenting a radio show on his university station. Naturally, the seed planted by his father all those years ago began to sprout. Aaron JM picked up the decks willingly as an attempt to reduce his costs on having to book DJs to play at his events. It was the opportunity to pla... More Biography
