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Jason AJ Summers: The Soulful Architect of NJ House Music

From the underground clubs of New Jersey to global airwaves, Jason AJ Summers has spent over three decades sculpting the soul of house music. The founder of Souljerz Music, a tastemaker label synonymous with deep grooves and emotional resonance, Summers stands as a bridge between house music’s vinyl-rooted past and its digitally driven future. With a career ignited in the early ’90s under his groundbreaking label -N-Sync Records (later -N-Sync Inc.), and a current resurgence as a leader in the soulful, deep, and afro house movements, Summers is poised to redefine the genre once again.

The Early Years: Vinyl Visionary

In 1994, Summers cemented his legacy with the Toll Free Project EP series, raw, percussive house gems that became staples in DJ crates worldwide. Tracks like Come Back (co-produced with DJ Homicide) and In Life (with Don Juan Benito) showcased his knack for blending jackin’ basslines with soulful vocal chops, earning praise for their “badass vox” and “stomping New Jersey energy.” These releases on 12” vinyl, mastered at Dick Charles Recording Inc., captured the gritty authenticity of East Coast “Jersey Sound” -house. By 1995, his Toll Free Project Vol. IV EP further demonstrated his versatility, weaving mellow grooves like Natural with dancefloor weapons like U Better Take This Luv.

The Souljerz Era: Building a Movement

As the 2000s dawned, Summers pivoted to curating community through Souljerz Music, a collective and label dedicated to “deep & soulful” sounds. His weekly radio shows on WQFS 90.9 FM and WRSU 88.7 FM became institutions, blending classic Chicago, NY and New Jersey house music with modern vocal fire—exemplified by mixes like Soulful House & Funky House Music Mix (2015). Listeners praised these sets for their “fast-paced groove” and ability to evoke memories of iconic NYC venues like the Sound Factory Bar and Tunnel Nightclub. Simultaneously, his traveling event series, The Soulful Experience, became a nexus for Central New Jersey house heads, solidifying his reputation as a “must-connect-to” figure in the scene.

Current Pulse: Afro House & Global Grooves

Today, Summers is riding a new wave, fusing his soulful roots with afro house’s polyrhythmic energy. Tracks like Jump (-Souljerz.com Dub) (2014) and Tired (Souljerz Deep Remix) (2013) hint at this evolution, layering West African percussion beneath melancholic chords. His SoundCloud following—which flocks to gems like Super Christmas House Music SPECIAL!—eagerly anticipates his next phase, with fans begging, “Why don’t you sell? I’d pay!”

What’s Next: The Souljerz Revolution

2025 is Summers’ year to explode. Insider whispers suggest:

  • The launch of the NEWSouljerz.com , featuring live DJ sets, producer tutorials, and documentary shorts.
  • A vinyl revival series reissuing classic -N-Sync tracks remastered for modern sound systems.
  • Secret pop-up events dubbed “Souljerz Soulful Experience” in major cities featuring surprise B2B sets.

As Summers himself declares:
“Stay tuned for the evolution—we’re just warming up.”

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“When the bass hits, the soul ignites.” – Jason AJ Summers