J-vibe

J-vibe
Birth nameJose Jimenez Jr
BornEast Los Angeles, California
OriginMexican American
GenresHip hop, electro-funk, electronica
OccupationRecord producer
Instrument(s)synthesizers, drum machines
Years active1987-present
Labels
Websitedragonmob.com

J-vibe (born Jose Jimenez Jr in East Los Angeles, California) is a composer and record producer who is known for his prolific original compositions. He is an important part of the underground West Coast rap and dance scene. He has also been a computer software programmer since he was 13 years old.

J-vibe's ability to compose music in a large range of styles is one of his best-known traits. Considering his many hip-hop and electronica productions, he credits his major musical influences to Tangerine Dream, Jean Michel Jarre, Vangelis, John Carpenter, Ultravox and the ethnic music of Los Angeles. He lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend Hsky, who is an abstract painter.