DJ JPS a.k.a. John Player Special, born João Gomes da Costa in Lisbon in 1979, spent his youth in Braga in the north of Portugal. In the last 15 years, John Player Special has built a DJ career that spans practically all major Portuguese clubs and music venues like Lux Frágil, Rock in Rio, Pensão Amor, Out Jazz Festival, Plano B among many others, and has cemented his position as one of the most hard working and original DJs in Portugal.
In today’s digital age, he remained faithful to the analog days and his vinyl record collection is an impressive homage to the best soul, funk, hip-hop and jazz of the 20th century. JPS will play Lisb_ON Festival this summer – a sun soaked festival in the heart of Portugal’s capital – and in honor of the occasion we asked him to share his 10 favorite tracks from his collection.
Jackpot BCV, Beautiful hip hop from Portugal. Always supporting the cause and the underground artists.
Raw Groove.. Genius.
The one and only Damu The Fudgemonk, Bombastic Beat Maker.
The phenomenal Ocean Wisdom… Hot as hell! Cool as Ice! With the participation of the Four Howls! Dancefloor Fire!
Diva Danay Suarez! Simply Beautiful.. Like the garden where Lisb-on happens.
One of my favorite Musician and Producer Dave Hamilton. Raw Detroit Funk!! Yeah!!
The Split “Fucking” Prophets! Bomb!
The master himself.. DJ Krush!! No Comments needed.
The Soul Monster Lee Moses!! One of my favorite and rarest records.
Brazilian Flora Matos! Great Flow! Awesome Lyrics!
