Phew, what a year!
🕑 Added 2024-12-20 14:13:18 +0000 UTCWhat a year it's been! I thought it might be interesting to look back and see what went down
(Btw leave a comment and let me know where youโre from and how year went...I wanna know and hear from you!)
๐Non-stop mixing and mastering music. Over 450 songs incl. full mixes, stem masters and stereo masters.
Full-time affair, clients varying from superstar DJs to hobbyists to major record labels.
RIAA award + Billboard nomination.
Ended the work year on a high note: another major mix (Warner/Atlantic).
๐ My Patreon page kept growing, hitting all-time high member count (800+ as we speak). Been doing exclusive production and mixing content non-stop.
New series โBreakbeat Of The Monthโ has been a highlight.
Trust me, ain't slowing down! Will continue to create content for paid members.
๐ง Doing mix/production feedback/tuition on the side.
๐น I managed to finish a 10-track album for Straight Up Breakbeat that I love dearly. It comes out in March 2025. Phew, I am so proud of itโฆwatch out next year!
๐ถ โBalcony Acidโ EP came out on Metalheadz sister imprint, HeadzStateโฆMy 4th Headz affair.
๐ถ๐ถ My โStarsโ remix vinyl for absolute DNB legends Source Direct came out on Odysee.
๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ Was honored to have a track โPisceanโ on Laurent Garnier COD3 QR 016 vinyl compilation.
๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ I curated and released a DNB compilation โBreakbeat Brigadeโ by lesser heard artists on my own dear Lightless label. Iโd love to do way more of this if I had more time.
๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ A jungle single, โGreen Fields Foreverโ, came out nicely before end of year. Thanks ODJ Dizzy for believing in my music: youโve been inspirational since mid-90s.
๐๐น Involved in NDA hardware testing for various devices
I am extremely grateful for all the demand and the fact that I do all this 100% as my living, from my work chair at home.
Hasnโt come easy and has taken (and does take) years and mountains of work, but itโs so worth it.
I couldnโt have it any other way: a decade of doing all this full-time and official now.
Now, a little break to work on more music.
Thanks to everyone supporting me โ๐ป โค๏ธ
-Janne
Comments
Andrew
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Janne Hatula
Thank you Ray, I appreciate you! โค๏ธ๐๐ป
Ray Dius
Hey Man , really enjoyed the LP's singles and releases on other labels. Can't wait for your new LP
Janne Hatula
Thanks Jurgen! I appreciate you :)
Jurgen
Well, you've been inspirational for me, and i guess a lot of others. I love using your drumsamples, playing your tunes and watching your videos.
Janne Hatula
Yo Jess! Thanks! Would love to hear your music :)
Janne Hatula
Thanks dude! It's by Finnish brand, R-Collection. They have really good parkas and anoraks...hard-wearing! The 808 patch I have added myself.
Jess Dombrosky (JMOD)
Congrats on a great year! We were listening to "Green Fields Forever" last night and I knew it was yours before my husband even told me what he was playing! Great track! ๐๐ป I had a really good year. Made a number of connections, shared my music with people who have helped me get it ready to release, and I added being a vocalist to my repertoire. I don't hate the sound of my own singing voice anymore. All in all, a fantastic year where my hard work is starting to become evident. Still not paying off, but hopefully soon! ๐ค๐ป
Curry Sinatra
congrats on all the achievements. what jacket is this? so dope