Paradise, and Music On. 2018 saw releases on Matt Tolfrey’s Leftroom and Cuttin Headz’ with loads more to come in 2019.

Jesse’s groove-laden style, dangerously infectious basslines and ability to fill any dancefloor no matter the far-flung location or time of day has led to gigs at iconic venues including Panorama Bar (Berlin), Output (NYC), Brunch in the Park (Barcelona), Space (Miami), Coachella Festival (California) and Fabric London (UK). Such a CV is impressive for any artist, but for one still only in his twenties, it is an even more impressive feat. The key to his live success lies in his versatility and flexibility, going through all his music to prepare something individual and special for every gig. His tastes have moved from soulful and deep house to a more minimal vibe, but he still enjoys playing the full range of house, tech house, techno and disco.

Jesse’s career may be on an exhilarating upward trajectory, but his love for music has been deeply entrenched since his childhood. Born in the Bronx, Jesse was raised on his father Vincent Calosso’s attic full of disco, and his musical preoccupation along with his friend Steve Martinez Snr with legendary clubs The Loft and Paradise Garage, whilst soaking up the soulful house sound that was being embraced in NYC as Jesse grew up. He still claims Masters at Work, Paul Johnson and Gemini as key influences. His passion for DJing began through his dad’s records, then learning how to mix from his close friends Chris and Steve Martinez (Jnr). However it was a seminal Ibiza summer in 2012 living with the Martinez Brothers which inspired him to develop his beloved hobby into a flourishing career.

Not many artists can cite Seth Troxler & The Martinez Bros’ Tuskagee imprint for their musical debut, but Jesse’s first productions dropped on the imprint in 2014. Since then he has had regular releases on Cuttin’ Headz.

With plenty of new music including some fruitful collaborations on the horizon, and future goals including starting a label and party brand of his own, an interest in musical scoring for film, along with learning some new instruments, this young talent has clearly only just begun to make his mark in electronic music.

‘Jesse Calosso has an identity all of his own. A bit of house from Chicago, a bit of techno and hip hop, the releases from this artist from the Bronx reflect that multiformed and multicoloured culture that has always been part of New York’ (Rolling Stone Italia)

‘Jesse Calosso is tomorrow’s NYC house star in the making’ (Pulse Radio)