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Jean Nipon

Paris, France
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Jean Nipon is an enigma to say the least. The mystery that surrounds him is hardly surprising, however, considering his origins are so uncertain. There are many theories as to where he came from but the most commonly held belief is that he emerged from amongst the bracken in Western France clutching nothing but a Pink Floyd record.

Leaving his shadowy origins behind, what we do know about Jean Nipon is that he is has done everything from designing a coke bottle to touring as a drummer in a hardcore band. It was not until ’97 however, that the enigmatic gentleman tried his hand at djing in order to spread his passion for Rap, D’n’B and Jungle. He also believed it was an easy way to score chicks.

It was quickly realised that his efforts behind the decks were more than a cheap ploy however and his 7-hour sets mixing Prince, KRS-one and Aphex Twin alongside his own-custom edits of the latest bangers became renowned in Paris.

Subsequently he hooked up with the like-minded Cute Groundhog to create Teamtendo. Using nothing but Gameboys to create 8-bit-gabber-electro, they were picked up by the now legendary Institubes imprint to be the label’s second release.While working in the legendary records shop Katapult, Nipon then morphed into IYM (important youth movement) with Dj Wet, a terrifying techno outfit whose performances involved a combination of Jason masks and machetes (they release some horrible thing on Kap Bambino's own label).

In 2004 Jean Nipon assumed the alias that he continues to go under today. Having released on karat, Midnight Munchies, and Silverback records and remixes on citizen or Discobelle, the enigmatic man is due to release his deput EP for ClekClekBoom on the 15th of December. this 3 tracks ep full of bass and shaking post house vibes will be both unique and deadly, you can count on this man for that.

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