JS16

JS16
Jaakko Salovaara and Rummy Nanji performing in 2022
Jaakko Salovaara and Rummy Nanji performing in 2022
Background information
Birth nameJaakko Sakari Salovaara[1]
Born (1975-01-13) 13 January 1975 (age 49)
OriginFinland
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active1991–present
Labels16 Inch Records
Websitejs16.com

Jaakko Sakari Salovaara (born 13 January 1975), better known by his stage name JS16, is a Finnish musician, DJ and record producer. He is best known for his work with Finnish hip hop group Bomfunk MC's, producing their most successful song "Freestyler", and for his work with Finnish DJ and producer Darude, as well as other solo productions and remixes. He released his debut studio album, Stomping System in 1998. He is part of the DJ duo Dallas Superstars with Heikki L, and owns the dance music record label 16 Inch Records.[2]

  1. ^ "STOMP TO MY BEAT". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "16 Inch Records - bio". Discogs. Retrieved 3 November 2017.