J5

TO LAUNCH 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Popular 90s hip hop crew, Jurassic 5, will be making their final comeback tour in
Australia this 2015/16. All 5 members, vocalists Chali, Akil, Zakir and disc jockeys DJ
Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist will be making public appearances in December throughout
Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to promote their latest album, Quality Control the first
album J5 have produced in a decade. The group have had enormous success throughout their
quarter century career, with the release of their first album in the late nineties cementing their position in the
1990s alternative hip hop movement.
All five members of the J5 crew grew up together as teenagers in Los Angeles, California during the 1980s. At the
tender old ages of 16 and 17, the boys acknowledged their mutual love and passion for hip hop and producing
beats. By 1995 they had formed their group, J5, and created their first EP album Jurassic in 1997. The well
renowned Concrete Schoolyard was the most popular track to come from the EP, maintaining the number 1 spot
on the Billboard single charts for 15 weeks.
Following the success of Jurassic, the boys then came out with their next production Power in Numbers in 2000.
The album was another huge success, securing a top 10 spot on the Billboard album charts for 10 weeks and
making over 450,000 in record sales this was a huge feat for artists involved in the underground hip hop genre.
A few years later in 2003 they dropped another album Feedback, which featured the track Freedom that
maintained the number one position on the Billboard single charts for 7 weeks. Their increasingly popular music
and demanding fan base helped J5 solidify a spot on stage at the Glastonbury Festival, England in 2004, as well as
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, California in the same year. These two festivals gave J5 enormous
coverage due to their stellar performances gaining rave reviews.
A year later in 2005 J5 released Whats Golden, which was the last album they would produce before the group
would go their separate ways. After a busy decade of album production, festival performances and numerous
concerts, J5 decided to go their separate ways. Zakir, Akil and Nu-Mark could no longer commit to touring and
studio time, whereas Cut Chemist and Chali decided to pursue solo careers.
The boys had such a successful run, but they also had families and other commitments to attend to. Unfortunate as it
was, I knew it wouldnt be the last we would see of J5, their manager Tyson Matthews said.
The release of J5s latest record Quality Control marks ten years since their last production. This tour will be the
first time J5 have been on Australian soil. With the help of our sponsors Beat Magazine and Channel V, the crew
will be back to the country in October 2016 to perform at Festival Hall, Melbourne, the Enmore Theatre, Sydney,
and the Tivoli, Brisbane.
We are ecstatic to be stepping out on stage again after all these years, but we are especially excited to be rocking out
with our Australian fans, Chali said.
J5s unique harmonies and dynamic stage presence are not to be missed. Tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster
on the 1st of March, 2016. Be sure to secure a place at one of the shows; this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Contact:
Nina Johnston
Public Relations Co-Ordinator at Beat Magazine
nj@beatmagazine.com.au

J5 AUSTRALIAN TOUR FACT SHEET

Who:

J5 members Chali, Akil, Zakir, Dj Nu-Mark, Cut Chemist

Manager Tyson Matthews
Beat Magazine tour sponsor, cover story feature, advertising
Triple J and Nova J5 to be guest speakers on radio, advertising
Channel V tour sponsor, guest appearance, advertising
Australian fans and ticket holders males and females aged 20 40
Ticketmaster distribution of tickets
Managers, staff and backstage crew at Festival Hall, Enmore and Tivoli theatres

What:
The first part of the tour will be TV and radio appearances. J5 are booked for segments on Triple J and Nova radio,
as well as making an appearance on Channel V. Ads promoting the tour will be played on all of these mediums
leading up to the stage shows. Beat Magazine will feature a cover story write up on the group to further create
awareness of their new album.
The second part of the tour will be 3 stage shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The shows are to promote
J5s new album Quality Control. Tickets will be on sale from March 1st, 2016 through Ticketmaster.

Where and When:

The appearances on TV and radio will take place from December 2015 onward leading up to the tour dates.
J5 will then return in October 2016 to perform at:
The Tivoli, Brisbane 8:30pm Wednesday 13th October.
The Enmore Theatre, Sydney 9:00pm Friday 15th October.
Festival Hall, Melbourne 9:00pm Saturday 16th October

Why:
The tour is to promote the launch of J5s new album Quality Control which is the first record they have released
in 10 years, as well as celebrating 25 years since the group formed. The tour also gives fans a chance to see J5
perform for the first time in Australia.

Contact:
Nina Johnston
Public Relations Co-Ordinator at Beat Magazine
nj@beatmagazine.com.au

MEDIA ALERT

90s hip hop group J5 will be performing in Australia for the first time. All 5 members,
Chali, Akil, Zakir, Dj Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist will be in the country promoting the release
of their latest album Quality Control. The album is the first that J5 have released in the last decade, and will be a
celebration of their 25 year anniversary.
The group will be making guest appearances from December 2015 on Channel V, Nova and Triple J radio in the
lead up to their stage shows. Beat Magazine are going to do a cover story feature to further promote their new
album and tour plans. J5 will be back in October 2016 to perform 3 stage shows in Brisbane, Sydney and
Melbourne. Tickets go on sale from March 1st, 2016.
Where:
The Tivoli Brisbane, 52 Costin St, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006
The Enmore Theatre, 118 132 Enmore Rd, Newtown, NSW, 2042
Festival Hall, 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne, VIC, 3003
When:
8:30pm Wednesday 13th October, 2016 Brisbane
9:00pm Friday 15th October, 2016 Sydney
9:00pm Saturday 16th October, 2016 Melbourne

Contact:
Nina Johnston
Public Relations Co-Ordinator at Beat Magazine
nj@beatmagazine.com.au