He first came to prominence playing unlicensed "warehouse" parties in the early 1980s, and through his involvement with the then-pirate radio station Kiss FM.

He played his first gig aged eight at a 10th birthday party, influenced by his father's record collection of blue beat, ska and jazz.

In 2014, due to regeneration in the area, Good Times lost its original spot and has not appeared at Carnival since.

[8] Jay established himself through being a founding member of the London pirate radio station Kiss FM in October 1985, on which he presented shows alongside its founders Gordon Mac and George Power.

[13] In addition to appearing on radio, Jay was involved in hosting the sound system at illegal warehouse parties in venues across London, under the name "Shake 'n' Fingerpop".

[9] Jay established the Talkin' Loud record label with its founder DJ Gilles Peterson in 1990, spearheading the acid jazz scene.