Jess Ajose

We all have that one friend who claims their DJ sets are 'genre-defying,' but Jess Ajose at the Keep Hush Live Scary Things Takeover actually makes a case for it. From Saweetie to Stardust in under an hour? We're here for the chaos, frantically trying to keep up, and secretly loving every confusing moment. The vibe is that of a packed, low-ceilinged room where the bass is felt more than heard, and every track switch is a delightful surprise under dim, moody lights. Technically, this is a masterclass in open-format pacing for a crowd that refuses to be pigeonholed. Averaging a flexible 118.3 BPM and anchored in the forgiving, bass-heavy realm of 12A (which appears five times), Ajose uses the overwhelming low-end energy (a dominant 0.65 average) as a throughline to glue disparate genres.

The mid-range, at 0.26, handles vocal hooks and rap verses, while sparse high-end spikes at 0.095—like the iconic synth stabs in 'Music Sounds Better with You'—prevent muddiness. The mixing is quick and confident, using cuts and short blends that prioritize flow over seamless transitions. As crate diggers, we must applaud the selections that make this full tracklist so compelling. Launching with Saweetie's 'My Type' is a bold, fun statement of intent. Giggs' 'Look What The Cat Dragged In' brings UK rap grit, while K-Trap's 'Big Mood' offers a contemporary trap pivot.

The inclusion of Flo Milli's 'Beef FloMix' adds fiery energy, but the true gem is Stardust's 'Music Sounds Better with You'—a timeless house classic that becomes a shared, euphoric memory. Throwing in Zack Fox & Kenny Beats' 'Jesus Is the One (I Got Depression)' shows a DJ who understands ironic humor. The journey kicks off with 'My Type,' builds through rap bangers and a left-field house classic, and lands perfectly on the absurdist closing vibes of 'Jesus Is the One.'.