UK DJ, producer, broadcaster, and leading tastemaker Jaguar is shaping the future of electronic music. Of Ghanaian and English heritage, Jaguar brings her African roots and inclusive ethos to everything she does. As the host of BBC Introducing Dance on Radio 1, she’s become one of the most trusted champions of emerging artists, spotlighting fresh and diverse talent from across the scene.
A key voice at the International Music Summit (IMS) in Ibiza and Dubai, Jaguar is known for using her platform to advocate for equality and representation in dance culture. Her imprint UTOPIA Worldwide reflects that vision — a label and community built on creativity and connection: her debut EP “‘flowers”, a soulful and club-ready project exploring growth, identity, and joy.
Through The Jaguar Foundation, she continues her mission to drive equity in electronic music, pushing for lasting change behind the scenes as well as on the dancefloor. Jaguar isn’t just playing the future — she’s helping to create it.
Let’s get to know her better with our Face To Face interview.
Who and who inspired you to become a DJ?
Annie Mac, Jamz Supernova, Blessed Madonna!
What kind of music did you listen to when you were a teenager?
‘00s pop!!!!! Destiny’s Child, The Veronicas, Evanescence, Grimes, Azealia Banks, Lana Del Rey. Then I turned 18 and started clubbing and loved a lot of late ‘00s deep house: Dusky, Disclosure, Maya Jane Coles.
And now?
I still love dance music and pop lol. I listen to loads of underground emerging artists for my Radio 1 show, but also love Little Simz, Kim Petras, Chappel Roan…
Which platform(s) do you use to listen to music?
I buy a lot on Bandcamp or like to discover on Soundcloud.
Why is Africa becoming so important in the electronic music scene?
There’s so many rich musical sub genres and scenes bubbling across Africa and it’s amazing to see it being reflected more widely across the world. As a Ghanaian, I’m dying to spend more time there and make more connections in the W African electronic space. Oroko Radio does an amazing job at nurturing this community.
Your favourite DJs and producers?
Lu.Re,Bullet Tooth, debbiesthuglife, DRIIA, Sammy Virji, Honey Dijon.
Your favourite clubs and festivals?
Glastonbury and Primavera Sound for festivals. fabric, Dalston Superstore and Phonox in London for clubs.
The most important record in your box…
I Feel love – Donna Summer. OR an Azealia Banks record. Timeless.
Your all-time favourite track?
Untouched by The Veronicas.
How to send you promos?
I get sent a lot via DMs!!
Your favourite…
Food: steak! Actor: Yasmin Finney, football team: Chelsea Womens, TV series: Dragon Ball Z.
Your hobbies?
Gaming, yoga, meditation, going to the gym, cooking a roast!
Your upcoming projects?
I’ve just released my debut EP ‘flowers’! Then have lots of remixes by myself of other artists dropping this year.
Your lifelong dream?
I feel so blessed to do my job. Having a long and colourful career is my dream tbh!
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