Blackout JA aka Christopher Hendricks was born in Portland Jamaica. in Kingston, Blackout JA worked with popular producers like, Collin f Ft, Sly and Robbie, Castro Brown, Steven Stanley, Heavy D, Gussie Clarke, Tuff Gong, High Power Music, General Lee and Sky High and the Mau Mau who recorded his first LP entitled Blackout.

Nikkinitro the of head of the respected Jaguar Records, a creator of original London music; working with artists from the ground up; curating some of the hottest Grime, Drum & Bass, Reggae and Hip-Hop of our current era; working with Big Narstie, P Money, Moka Blast, D Double E, Flowdan, Killa P, Irah, Doctor, Little Dee, Flirta D, Saskilla and many more.

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Blackout JA is the youngest of three siblings.  Growing up in a musical household, his mother sang on the church choir and his father played a sound system called Universe, from Portland. Signed to Supreme Promotions; who hosted the biggest one night reggae show on earth; Sting. Blackout JA performed four consecutive years to excellent reviews. Performing on Reggae Sunsplash, Teen Splash, Border Clash, Ghetto Splash, Tastee Talent Contest as a special guest, and other respected Iconic stage shows; he is the ultimate performer who has honed his craft in the toughest place on earth.

​Blackout JA was signed to East West Records and worked with producers from the UK and across the world. He has topped the Drum and Bass and Jungle charts with singles like “Informer” and “Murder a Sound” with Tenor Fly and the Runtingz Crew. He has worked with Producers like Congo Natty, LionDub, Isaac Maya, Benny Page, Marcus Visionary, Serial Killaz, Sticky Budz, Dread Squad, Mungo’s Hifi, Von D and other producers across Europe and the world and has performed on major festivals like Boomtown, Shambala, Notting Hill Carnival and One Love Festival.

Blackout JA has worked alongside legendary artists such as Ranking Joe, Big Youth, Tappa Zuki, Buju Banton, Freddy McGregor, Culture, Mighty Diamond, Sean Paul, Bounty Killa, Alpha Blondy, Daddy Freddy, Johnny Osbourne, The Beatnuts, Lone Ranger, Al Campbell, Luciano, Mikey General, Frankie Paul, General Trees, Anthony Johnson and many other great acts.

Nikkinitro was born and raised in London, UK. A musician from six years old, Nikkinitro’s musical mindset was formed at the crossroads of 80’s and 90’s Electro, Minneapolis, Funk Hip Hop, Reggae Dancehall and Jungle music originating from London, Jamaica and USA. An established London recording engineer and studio owner, Nikkinitro has recorded hundreds of London artists from 2000 to date. Nikkinitro is widely regarded as a specialist of vocal recording, music production and engineering for her work with UK Grime and Hip – Hop artists in London and USA. Nikki has performed live engineering skills to include bands George Clinton Parliament/Funkadelic, Smashing Pumpkins, Rust and the Superheros and many more.

Nikkinitro, is a fully dedicated warrior to music and especially to the UK Urban movement worldwide Nikkinitro is ever-on point. whether behind the microphone as a songwriter, behind the boards as a producer/engineer or behind the scenes as a label executive and event producer, it is Nikkinitro’s ability to flow between these kindred musical worlds that distinguishes her creative vision and defines her professional ethos.

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