JAKSPIN
Producer / BEATMAKER
Jakspin has been part of the music scene since the late ’90s — first as a regional DJ, later as a producer, songwriter, and composer. His signature sound combines complex jazz harmonies with catchy melodies, soulful emotion, and a modern, elegant touch. Using both vintage analog gear and cutting-edge tools — including virtual vocalists — he creates music that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.
With over 15 million Spotify streams and multiple placements on coveted editorial playlists, he has established himself as a trusted name in soulful, jazz-inspired production. His work spans jazzhop, neo-soul, and retro 70s/80s grooves — always sophisticated yet accessible, music that resonates and inspires. Whether for film, advertising, lifestyle, social media, or club settings, Jakspin delivers soundtracks that move both heart and atmosphere.
NEW ALBUM: NEON AFFAIR
Jakspin releases new album Neon Affair featuring SynClaire – a dazzling journey through love, heartbreak, and groove
Cologne-based producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jakspin unveils his latest full-length project Neon Affair – a 12-track album that shimmers with romance, rhythm, and retro-futuristic flair. Featuring the mesmerizing voices of SynClaire, the record blends the lush sophistication of 70s and 80s disco, soul, and funk with a modern house and jazz-inflected sensibility.
Think Quincy Jones meets Daft Punk: Neon Affair delivers complex chords, silky melodies, funky basslines, and harmonies that are as smooth as they are intricate. Eleven of the tracks are uptempo floor-fillers designed to ignite dancefloors, while one standout cut leans into chilled neo-soul, offering a moment of intimacy and reflection.
But here’s the twist: SynClaire is not a girl group. The “singers” are in fact virtual voices and instruments, entirely performed and programmed by Jakspin himself. Every lyric, melody, intonation, and vocal nuance is crafted by him – a spectacular feat of creativity and technology that would have been impossible only a few years ago. The result blurs the line between human performance and digital innovation, expanding what it means to be a band in the 21st century.
Thematically, Neon Affair explores the timeless emotions of love, heartbreak, and loneliness, weaving them into soundscapes that feel simultaneously nostalgic and forward-looking. Jakspin’s attention to detail and musical craftsmanship elevate the album far beyond a retro pastiche – this is a high-quality production that honors its influences while pushing into new territory.
With its romantic storytelling, infectious grooves, and refined sonic palette, Neon Affair is a record for lovers of timeless music – one that invites you to dance, dream, and fall in love all over again.
Neon Affair is available now on all major streaming platforms.
PREVIOUS SINGLE: PICK UP THE PHONE
"Pick Up The Phone" by Jakspin feat. SynClaire is a masterfully crafted soulful pop gem that feels like a lost classic from 1982. Blending the elegance of jazz-infused pop with the smooth sophistication of City Pop and the polished production sensibilities of K-Pop, the song radiates warmth and timeless charm. Its rich, FM electric piano shimmers with an unmistakable 80s touch, while the slick chord progressions seamlessly shift between verse, chorus, and bridge, creating a dynamic yet effortlessly sweet harmonic flow. The minimal yet crisp drum groove—reminiscent of Quincy Jones' finest productions—keeps the rhythm natural and smooth.
The bass line is irresistibly fluid, subtly urging the listener to sway along, while SynClaire's vocals—though synthesized through AI—carry an uncanny realism, sounding delicate, smooth, and deeply expressive. Her voice lingers with a quiet longing, perfectly complementing the song’s melancholic yet romantic theme.
Lyrically, "Pick Up The Phone" captures the bittersweet ache of unrequited love, as the protagonist reaches out to someone who belongs to another. The unanswered calls become a metaphor for loneliness, desire, and the silent spaces between hearts that will never fully connect. Elegant, nostalgic, and emotionally resonant, this is a song that could have lived on vinyl in the golden age of jazz-pop, yet remains timeless in its appeal.
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