Junior Jack reflects on his multi-decade creative journey, the evolution of house, and the 100th release on his record label, Adesso Music.
It would be difficult to talk about the evolution of house music without mentioning producer and DJ Junior Jack. For more than three decades, the Italian-born, Belgium-raised artist has developed his euphoric sound through with acid house and Eurodance influences. Delivering unforgettable projects that have connected the world to the house music scene, Junior Jack has stayed true to his aspiration of creating music with sincerity.
Junior Jack hit the scene in the early ’90s, dishing out several acid house and Eurodance projects before dabbling in house music. He quickly became a hit-maker with anthems like “Stupidisco,” “MyFeeling,” “E Samba,” and “Da Hype.” The lattermost track featured vocals from The Cure‘s Robert Smith; it would be one of many iconic collaborations for the Belgian producer, who has also worked with artists such as Whitney Houston and Moby as a remixer. Topping the UK charts with multiple hits — such as “Make Luv,” which remains popular to this day — “Mr. Jack” continues to create moments on the dancefloor and on radio stations worldwide.
But for Junior Jack, it’s not about creating hits. The producer has shared that the real magic is developing music in and for the moment. He makes his career-defining chart toppers spontaneously, and you can hear it in the upbeat tones and melodic lyrics.
While working on his next project, Junior Jack took the time to speak with us. Our conversation touched on his multi-decade creative journey, his thoughts on house music, and his 100th release on his record label, Adesso Music, with collaborator Pat BDS.
Read on for the full conversation while listening to “E.V.O.” by Junior Jack and Pat BDS on Spotify.
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Let’s dive into your music roots to kick this off. Can you tell us how your move from Italy to Belgium as a teenager influenced your voyage into the underground house music scene?
I moved to Belgium when I was 14 years old. At that age, I didn’t really know much about the house music scene. I just started getting into it naturally over time.
The 100th release on your music label, Adesso, is a huge deal! Throughout your career, you’ve gone by a few different names, including Room 5 and Wamblee. How do you feel about delivering Adesso’s 100th release as Junior Jack?
As always, I make music spontaneously, I don’t overthink it, and for years now, I’ve been working only under the name Junior Jack. All the other aliases I used in the past, I stopped using more than ten years ago.
While staying true to your classic House roots, “E.V.O.” channels a more melodic and melancholy tone. Can you talk about the personal experiences or emotions that inspired this narrative?
We didn’t try to make “E.V.O.“ a melancholic track. It’s a track that just came together naturally. It’s always the people who project their own emotions onto the music, and that’s what makes it special.
Your longtime creative partner, Pat BDS, joins you on this track. How has your music relationship grown to prepare you for this moment?
With Pat, we never plan anything in advance; we just get in the studio, make music, and have fun. Sometimes it’s melancholic, sometimes it’s house or techno. The important thing is that we enjoy the process, and hopefully, people feel that same energy when they listen.
You’re a shining example that stepping away from the limelight for brief periods can lead to mastering an art form. What would you say to fans who have been waiting for newly released music?
If I’ve been a little quiet lately, it’s because my partner Pat and I have been working on a plugin that’s finally about to be released. I created this project to address all the frustrations I’ve encountered in the studio throughout my 35 years of music production. It’s called NOW, and honestly… it’s magical. Of course, it hasn’t been easy to balance everything: composing, releasing music, touring, and at the same time developing this software. But the good news is, you won’t have to wait much longer before you can dance to my new music. Whether it’s with Pat, solo, or in collaboration with other artists, new material is coming soon.
You’ve helped define a generation of house music with anthems like “Stupidisco,” “E Samba,” and “My Feeling.” What impact do you hope to make on the genre with “E.V.O”?
I simply make music spontaneously, and some tracks end up connecting with people and becoming hits. “E.V.O.” follows the same approach: It’s a track we created with sincerity, without trying to make a hit. In the end, it’s always the listeners who decide whether a track becomes a hit or not. For me, I just want to keep sharing my passion, and if the music finds its audience, that’s the greatest gift.
With that being said, how do you feel the genre has changed since you started Adesso Music?
Since launching Adesso Music, the scene has evolved a lot. House music has become more global, more connected — and today, artists don’t hesitate to blend influences from techno, melodic, Afro, and many others. What hasn’t changed, though, is the energy and the spirit, that unique moment on the dancefloor that brings everyone together. With Adesso Music, the goal has always been to embrace this evolution while preserving the true soul of house music.
What’s on your radar for the rest of 2025? Do you have any tour dates or special events planned?
The priority is to finish the NOW plugin, and then we’ll see about touring and upcoming shows.
Can we get a sneak peek at what’s on the horizon?
If I tell you too much now, I’ll ruin the surprise! Let’s just say the best is yet to come. Just keep on dancing!
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