by Kansas City-based producer JAWNSIN has been carving out his own lane in the bass space. His unique approach to dubstep mixes the 140 sound that’s been seeing a steady resurgence with an energetic and even emotive influence that gives his bangers a sense of life that stands out. He’s been unleashing steady onslaught of heaters including ‘VIBE,’ ‘COLORBLIND’ with veng, and ‘CARRY ME’ to name a few. With support from artists like GTA, Zen Selekta, and XOTIX, JAWNSIN’s sound has been gracing some of the biggest stages out. With a ton of momentum behind his music and his best work still ahead, it’s due time we connect with JAWNSIN for a guest mix + interview.
The mix is 38 minutes of heat, including unreleased music from the artist himself, as well as HerShe, KUHLOSUL veng, ANON, and more! If you’re looking for something high-energy and heavy-hitting, this one is for you!
As for the interview, we touch on his 14-year journey as a producer, what prompted him to really lock in, what makes music so special to him, carving out his own lane, why he’ll be making music for the rest of his life, and much more! Dive in below.
Tell us about the mix. Where are we headed when we press play?
You will experience my take on Electronic Music for 38 minutes. This mix includes music I’ve been working on, stuff the homies have sent me, and some of my personal favorite listening material.
You’ve been producing for 14 years, but said you’ve been taking it super seriously for about 4 years. What prompted the switch to really lock in? How did your approach change with this shift in mindset?
My mother’s passing in 2020 really set the shift for me. I went from unmotivated and unfocused to spending all of my days working on music & the JAWNSIN project for hours on end.
Don’t listen to anyone else. Make what YOU want to make. If it sounds right, it is right.
What advice would you offer to new producers trying to improve their craft?
Don’t be afraid to push things. Over-saturate when people tell you not to. Push your levels. Don’t listen to anyone else. Make what YOU want to make. If it sounds right, it is right. Or, as my late father used to say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
How do you go about carving your own lane and breaking out from the rest of the pack in the dubstep scene?
Get two face tattoos like I did, lol. Don’t actually. However, I think genuinely just being yourself is a huge portion of it.
From Wakaanfest to Lost Lands, your music has been getting some major support! What does it feel like to have your music played out on such massive stages? Did it happen organically, or have you been in touch with the artists?
It feels like a dream come true. As someone who has never been to a festival before, I’ve always had a vision of hearing my music played on the big stages.
A little bit of both, organically and just sending IDs out! Zen Selekta & XOTIX are good homies of mine now but the Wakaan rinses were still huge surprises! GTA recently surprised me before Lost Lands, saying that they were going to rinse some tunes. It’s been quite the rollercoaster of events to say the least!
Producing music is a way for me to feel okay in a world that is very tough. Since then, I’ve found a special attachment to having a canvas to express my feelings on.
You told me that music is something that you’ll be doing until your last day on earth. That’s a powerful statement. What makes music so special to you?
It’s an escape for me. I was bullied for being overweight in my early teens. Producing music is a way for me to feel okay in a world that is very tough. Since then, I’ve found a special attachment to having a canvas to express my feelings on.
Do you think your approach to music will be drastically different later in life?
I’ll always stay true to my roots, but it’s inevitable that I’ll grow as an artist!
How did you connect with veng? What makes the chemistry between you two so good?
I met him 2 years ago when I moved to Eugene, OR with my wife, Cassie!
He originally hit me up, we made “ONE MORE TIME” and the rest has been history!
We aren’t afraid to change projects drastically, and we’re both always creatively perceptive without getting irritated with one another.
veng is family. Shoutout my brother.
What brings you happiness outside of music?
Video games (skate., Fortnite, Little Nightmares – to name a few), cooking for Cass, and lifting weights!
What’s the last piece of art that really resonated with you? What made it special?
Red Dead Redemption 2. I know it sounds silly, but Arthur Morgan’s plot will bring anybody to tears. Absolute cinema.
What’s on the horizon for you musically?
I got a few releases on the horizon! Up next is a single with veng off our EP that we are currently working on. After that, is another collaboration with ANON that’s been getting love nationwide. Finally, I have a 140 tune with Kuhlosul – release date coming soon!
For everyone just joining, thanks for showing up early.
Any final words?
For everyone just joining, thanks for showing up early.
Shoutout to my family, my wife, my manager, all the dope homies, and everyone who has been along for the ride so far.
I love y’all.
JAWNSIN FUXWITHIT Mix Tracklist
HerShe – ID
JAWNSIN & veng – ID
JAWNSIN – RADAR
SVDKO & JAWNSIN – THINGS SHE SAID
ANON & JAWNSIN – ID
RADIOHEAD – EVERYTHING IN ITS RIGHT PLACE (JAWNSIN FLIP)
JAWNSIN – VIBE
JAWNSIN – CARRY ME
A-PAR – MEU GRELINHO DUB
JAWNSIN – DREAM
JAWNSIN – PROPELLER
JAWNSIN & veng – UNO DOS
JAWNSIN & veng – COLORBLIND
DEVOWR – WERK
saint miller – fuck the world
CHARLI XCX – CLUB CLASSICS (WINK & BORNE EDIT)
Tag Team – Whoomp! (There it is) (AYCH FLIP)
JAWNSIN – BREAK YA NECK
XOTIX & DMTREE – FREEWILL
FEEL SUITE – HAMMER TIME
JAWNSIN – WAITING 4 U
ACYAN – NEKOMA
Moore Kismet – Never Be Lonely (Mistrrr Edit)
SUBSICC – ODD111
Anskii & HerShe – ID
JAWNSIN & KUHLOSUL – ID
Rico 56 – ID
M?STIC & VISTUH – 2NITE!
