Don Jon 600 - JAB (Single) + 10 Questions
Some songs arrive loud. Others arrive right on time.
Out now on Demawatch Records, JAB, the new single from Don Jon 600, sits firmly in the second camp. Built on a soulful, drumless foundation by producer KlonedRed, the track strips things back to their essence: voice, feeling, and truth. No excess. No theatrics. Just intention.
At its core, JAB is about the moment something shifts. The point where you stop quietly absorbing life’s hits, from daily pressures to unseen weight to sudden health scares, and decide to respond with purpose. Not recklessly. Not out of anger. But with clarity, precision, and control.
The production creates space rather than noise, allowing Don Jon 600’s storytelling to land clean and heavy. Classic hip hop textures sit underneath a performance shaped by lived experience, resilience, and reflection. It’s warm, but it hits. Calm, but unflinching.
Written during a period of recovery and recalibration, JAB feels like the first solid step after losing your footing. There’s vulnerability here, but it’s never passive. Instead, it’s transformed into momentum, healing turned into movement, struggle turned into focus.
This isn’t a song about throwing punches for the sake of it. It’s about reclaiming your stance. Re-centering yourself. Proving, quietly but decisively, that you’re still standing, still learning, still fighting, still in the ring.
JAB is a soulful fightback anthem for anyone who’s taken a hit and chosen not just to survive it, but to come back sharper.
Don Jon sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:
1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?
Truthfully, I can’t exactly remember! I’ve got a pic of me running the mic at a school disco in Surrey back in the mid 80’s when I’m sure that wasn’t even really a thing lol. Fair to say I look a bit different now. It’s a bit cliche to say maybe but it’s always been something I felt was natural or normal. Growing up in Surrey during those years there weren't many places that I felt I belonged and music gave me that identity I guess.
The first studio I went to was KlonedRed’s in the bedroom of his parents house! We were about 16, 17 and introduced through our mutual friend Simon aka DJ Ghostskillz. Simon really educated me on Hip Hop in those days. We all made and performed a track together called One MC but ended up going in separate directions ultimately. KlonedRed made dance music but I would end up getting into the UK Garage scene solo under the name MC Remedy and had decent success with a track called Hit Em With a High produced by DJ Lewi and also ft MC Treble.
After that life happened and since I’ve honestly been quiet just finding my way & I’ve been making music because it’s what makes me feel normal out here. Even if no one else has heard the archives, creating them acts as a relief mechanism for the stresses of life.
KlonedRed and I did work on some projects over the years such as video projects etc but we never worked on music together strangely! About ⅔ years ago we really decided to get serious about doing something together as time waits for no one and we feel we have some genuine art to offer. The last couple of years we have been getting our musical artistry aligned, co-founded Demawatch Records together and as fate would have it we have ended up here being able to chat with yourselves.
2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?
Growing up I was heavily influenced by the American rap scene, my favourite artists were Mobb Deep, Nas, Wu-Tang & DMX. I think you can maybe hear their influences in my craft now? Nowadays in America carrying their torch whilst remaining genuine and authentic for me are artists like Roc Marciano, Elcamino and Tha God Fahim. Here in the U.K I really like artists like Digga D, Loyle Carner, Benny Banks & Potter Payper. I think they have the essence of what I like in a flow and delivery.
3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?
We’ve got some great music in the storage locker ready to go right now that we are excited to share. We are finally in a spot where things are moving with the right timing and synchronicity and the next project after JAB is another track from myself called “Picture” which will be available on all DSP’s on 27.3.26. Keep an eye on our IG page for what's coming next.
4. How would you describe your sound?
Stubborn lol! I know what I like and what I don’t. Fairplay to KlonedRed for really locking in with me and understanding what will make me pick up the metaphorical pen (aka the phone notepad) and get writing as soon as I hear what he drops in the folder. In a nutshell I’d say it’s authentic while staying real to the artform. Conscious with spiritual connotations wrapped up in a story telling format that delivers and leaves quotables for the listener. I tend to think it will appeal to listeners of a similar age group to myself but I’m sometimes surprised when the younger generation gives positive feedback so i guess the best thing to do is get your headphones on, dim the lights, pick your poison and let the music speak for itself
5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?
Again this might sound cliche but I’m thinking that it’s actually making the transition into creating and setting up the label with KlonedRed. Doing the bits that I didn’t understand or even comprehend before to create a platform for us and other artists to express themselves is a good feeling. The artists on our roster are ones that not many people might know about yet but they are phenomenal artists that I actually rate and I’m a big fan of them as a rapper myself. Thinking it is one thing but putting the ideas into work behind the scenes and then seeing the dots starting to connect is a humbling experience tbh and makes me happy we are beginning to make noise whilst remaining true to our musical values and ethics.
6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?
Develop a tough skin and a strong work ethos. There are many many ups and downs in this game and truthfully for the majority of artists in today's landscape maybe more downs than ups so it is important to set realistic expectations and targets so that you have a way to measure where you are at. Also I would recommend studying a digital marketing course. Educate yourself, as the rules of the game are always the same but the system framework they are situated in is constantly evolving. Without knowing what others are doing with the same tools that are available to you in your phone now is immediately setting you at a disadvantage. Don’t give up, if it’s really what you love I’m sure you will be tinkering like us. We’re nearly 50 but what else would we do, we don’t know where else to put that energy and I’m sure we are not alone so keep living your dream. Each day is a learning module getting you ready for your journey.
7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?
Some of the artists I like that are under the radar in the U.S.A & Canada are KDB, KT Eversince, Flames Dot Malik & The Musalini. Here in the UK I have to go with my guy John Physics.
8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?
Right now 656 by Roc Marciano, God is Love by Elcamino and Don Dada by The Musalini are getting full coverage daily!
9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?
I try to switch off which is easier said than done. I’d say that gaming (big Arc Raiders fan rn), YouTube and sleep are my go to’s.
10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?
Weirdly No 1 is a bit of peace & quiet lol, I like to get into the right mind state and absorb myself into the beat and the rest happens. No 2 is water and no 3 last but not least is something medical :)
