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J aWay

J aWay is the electronic music project of Los Angeles-based DJ/Producer Josh Crews. After discovering turntablism in 1998, Josh immersed himself in Atlanta's underground music scene; DJing and producing breakbeats, drum & bass, hip-hop, house, and experimental electronic music. Along the way, he produced and recorded an extensive catalog of hip-hop and beats, blending turntablism, live instrumentation, and original vocals into a style all his own. Today, J aWay continues to create genre-blending electronic music in Ableton and behind Pioneer decks. His sound is rooted in bass grooves, broken rhythms, and a playful sense of exploration; drawing inspiration from anything that's fun, beautiful, or unexpected.

  1. 06/25/2025

    BlueBird Sessions 1.0

    This is a new edition, spinning off the coattails of the “Boardwalk Sessions” series I did live from Venice Beach 10 years ago. The vibes are a bit different now. This time it’s themed around snowboarding, as that's my favorite place to zone out to music. This is also kicking off a new annual tradition, showcasing tunes I collect over the season. Since this is my first mix in the series, I’ve included some of my all-time favs. RIP CharlesTheFirst ✊ The vibe is eclectic—starting light and airy, eventually building up to party time; like taking that first chair up the mountain. It takes about 15–20 minutes for the set to get jumping. If you’re not feeling it at any point, feel free to skip ahead. The styles shift constantly. 

Hope you enjoy the ride!

    BlueBird Sessions 1.0

  2. 01/24/2025

    Renegade

    Music video shot for a college production class in 2003. For music video: https://youtu.be/XNpHBgWL54M

    Renegade

  3. 01/24/2025

    Thought Sequence

    Hip-hop track about tapping into a shared universal consciousness, while simultaneously learning to think independently and resisting outside influences. Written and recorded in 2004. For music video: youtube.com/shorts/UiEW-SCCoL0

    Thought Sequence

  4. 01/24/2025

    Through This Time

    Hip-hop track, created with a group of artist/musician/skater friends I went to high school with. We wrote this song while reuniting on a visit back years later , after we had all moved onto adulting. The lyrics reflect on growing up in a tough environment—an area affected by poverty and crime—where open-mindedness and creativity were not the norm and were often discouraged. The song emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community of friends to uplift each other through it all and strive for success as adults.

    Through This Time

  5. 01/24/2025

    Don't Wait

    This is an experimental hip-hop track about making your own decisions and also avoiding the urge to influence others. Written and recorded in 2005. For music videos: https://youtube.com/shorts/VTkz1zH79AA

    Don't Wait

  6. 01/24/2025

    Echoes

    Experimental hip-hop track that explores the themes of karma and fate working behind the scenes in shaping how everything unfolds. Written and recorded in 2004. For music video: https://youtube.com/shorts/GpAAZbGhb08

    Echoes

  7. 01/24/2025

    Neptune

    Instrumental track featuring turntable scratching and instrumentation. Written and recorded in 2003. For music video: https://youtube.com/shorts/5LUZcrjEAEY

    Neptune

  8. 01/24/2025

    Progression

    This is a psychedelic hip-hop track that explores the dichotomy of being both a sentient being and a mammal with visceral instincts—about remaining conscious while being shaped by world events. Written and recorded in 2002. For music video: https://youtube.com/shorts/ojtbCk8KMBk

    Progression
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J aWay is the electronic music project of Los Angeles-based DJ/Producer Josh Crews. After discovering turntablism in 1998, Josh immersed himself in Atlanta's underground music scene; DJing and producing breakbeats, drum & bass, hip-hop, house, and experimental electronic music. Along the way, he produced and recorded an extensive catalog of hip-hop and beats, blending turntablism, live instrumentation, and original vocals into a style all his own. Today, J aWay continues to create genre-blending electronic music in Ableton and behind Pioneer decks. His sound is rooted in bass grooves, broken rhythms, and a playful sense of exploration; drawing inspiration from anything that's fun, beautiful, or unexpected.

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