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JAMAL DNB
JAMAL DNB performing at Stamina Sundays, San Francisco
JAMAL DNB performing at Stamina Sundays, San Francisco
Background information
Birth nameJamal Abdo
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresDrum and bass
Years active1990s–present
LabelsCommercial Suicide, Code Recordings, Project 51, Formation Records, Influence Records, Delta9 Recordings, Arista/Legacy, The Hubsters, System Music, Fast Soul Music
WebsiteStaminaDNB.com

JAMAL DNB (born Jamal Abdo) is an American drum and bass DJ, producer, and event organizer based in San Francisco, California. Known for his energetic DJ sets and influential role in the West Coast drum and bass scene, JAMAL DNB has played a major part in promoting the genre through both his music and community events.

Early Life and Career

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JAMAL DNB began his journey into drum and bass in the late 1990s. By age 19, he had secured residencies with influential San Francisco crews such as Compression and Phuturo—the latter founded by DJ Juju. These residencies positioned JAMAL DNB at the forefront of the local scene and allowed him to perform alongside globally recognized artists.[1]

Musical Style and Collaborations

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JAMAL DNB is noted for his high-energy performances and skilled mixing style, often incorporating exclusive tracks into his sets. He has performed with a wide range of prominent drum and bass artists including Andy C, Roni Size, Goldie, LTJ Bukem, Friction, DJ SS, Calyx & Teebee, Bryan Gee, S.P.Y., DJ Marky, and Dillinja.[1]

As a producer, JAMAL DNB has released music on a number of respected labels including Metalheadz, Hospital Records, Dispatch Recordings, and Commercial Suicide. Notable releases include:

  • "Tusken Raider" with Gridlok (Commercial Suicide, 2012)
  • "Never Die" with Bachelors of Science, Ben Soundscape & Jo-S (Code Recordings, 2013)
  • "Hyperloop" with Quadrant (Dispatch Recordings, 2017)[2]

Stamina Sundays

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In 2011, JAMAL DNB founded Stamina Sundays, a weekly free drum and bass event at F8 Nightclub in San Francisco. The event quickly became a vital institution in the Bay Area electronic music scene, spotlighting both local and international talent and helping sustain the visibility of drum and bass in the region.[3]

Influence and Legacy

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JAMAL DNB is regarded as a cornerstone of the San Francisco drum and bass movement. Through his DJing, productions, and events, he has contributed to the development and longevity of the genre on the West Coast of the United States. His leadership in launching platforms like Stamina Sundays has made him a respected figure in the global drum and bass community.[1][3]

Discography

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Singles and EPs

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Title Year Label Collaborators
"Tusken Raider" 2012 Commercial Suicide Gridlok
"Never Die" 2013 Code Recordings Bachelors of Science, Ben Soundscape, Jo-S
"Hyperloop" 2017 Dispatch Recordings Quadrant
"Human Error" 2020 Project 51 Gridlok
"Black Ice" 2021 Formation Records
"Rewired" 2023 Code Recordings
"Say Goodbye" 2023 Influence Records Flaco
"Dial Back" 2023 Delta9 Recordings Quadrant, Iris
"Keep It Real" 2023 Arista/Legacy
"Top Boy" 2023 The Hubsters Roni Iron
"Screwheadz Revisited" 2023 System Music Quartz
"Last Chance, No Breaks" 2024 90s Tapes

Remixes

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Original Track Artist Year Label
"Repping And Stepping" Kush Arora feat. Mega Banton 2011
"Cash Flow" Major Lazer feat. Jahdan Blakkamore 2009
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Early Life and Career

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JAMAL began his journey into drum and bass in the late 1990s. By age 19, he had secured residencies with influential San Francisco crews such as Compression and Phuturo—the latter founded by DJ Juju. These residencies positioned JAMAL at the forefront of the local scene and allowed him to perform alongside globally recognized artists.[1]

Musical Style and Collaborations

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JAMAL is noted for his high-energy performances and skilled mixing style, often incorporating exclusive tracks into his sets. He has performed with a wide range of prominent drum and bass artists including Andy C, Roni Size, Goldie, LTJ Bukem, Friction, DJ SS, Calyx & Teebee, Bryan Gee, S.P.Y., DJ Marky, and Dillinja.[1]

As a producer, JAMAL has released music on a number of respected labels including Metalheadz, Hospital Records, Dispatch Recordings, and Commercial Suicide. Notable releases include:

  • "Tusken Raider" with Gridlok (Commercial Suicide, 2012)
  • "Never Die" with Bachelors of Science, Ben Soundscape & Jo-S (Code Recordings, 2013)
  • "Hyperloop" with Quadrant (Dispatch Recordings, 2017)[2]

Stamina Sundays

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In 2011, JAMAL founded Stamina Sundays, a weekly free drum and bass event at F8 Nightclub in San Francisco. The event quickly became a vital institution in the Bay Area electronic music scene, spotlighting both local and international talent and helping sustain the visibility of drum and bass in the region.[3]

Influence and Legacy

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JAMAL is regarded as a cornerstone of the San Francisco drum and bass movement. Through his DJing, productions, and events, he has contributed to the development and longevity of the genre on the West Coast of the United States. His leadership in launching platforms like Stamina Sundays has made him a respected figure in the global drum and bass community.[1][3]

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Jamal (Commercial Suicide, Project 51 – SF)". First Avenue. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "JAMAL DNB". SoundCloud. Retrieved May 3, 2025. Cite error: The named reference "soundcloud" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  3. ^ a b c d "Stamina Sundays – DNB Weekly in San Francisco". StaminaDNB.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.