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Jamie Sitter, better known as J. Worra, is a Chicago native turned Los Angeles based DJ and producer. Celebrated for her creativity as a producer and her adept skills behind the decks, she brings her unique flair to the underground dance music scene, transcending music into fashion and art.

Born and bred in Chicago, a city teeming with house music history, Jamie was passionate about music from a young age. Despite limited resources, she bought an electric piano and an old acoustic guitar from a garage sale to begin her musical journey. Her curiosity eventually led her to explore electronic music in 2010 when she ventured into production software, teaching herself via Google and YouTube.

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Her career began to blossom when she won DJ competitions for 

 and Spring Awakening Music Festival. These victories were quickly followed by club shows and appearances at significant festivals like Dirtybird Campout, Lightning In a Bottle, HARD, CRSSD, Beyond Wonderland, Holy Ship!, Splash House, EDC, and Coachella. She has also become a desirable act on live streams for platforms like 

Recognized as DJ Mag's 2019 Breakthrough Music Producer of the Year, J. Worra produced a series of releases on influential labels such as Club Sweat, Techne, Realm Records, and more. Her official remixes for GRiZ, Gryffin, 

, and deadmau5 further established her in the community.

 in Los Angeles, J. Worra crossed paths with fellow artist 

. Lake, surprised by her solitary approach to production, shared his own collaborative process and the assistance he requests from his peers. This conversation challenged her belief in working alone is considered 'real artist', sparking a transformative shift in her perspective. She realized that collaborating with industry experts didn't compromise her artistic authenticity, but rather enriched her music, reshaping her understanding of artistic creation.

Jamie continues her residence in Los Angeles with her Bichon Poodle, Peter, when is not touring or in the studio, she loves to indulge in cooking and supporting local charities focused on mental health, LGBTQ+ youth, and animal rescue.

J. Worra is back on Sink Or Swim after her smash hit ‘Wasteland’. Love Boy comes just in time to be your Valentine's anthem of 2022. Save the candles and red wine, because there's gonna be some serious dancing going on here. Love Boy is a piano house influenced groover with J. Worra's trademark beats and distinctive production behind it. Her most requested ID of all time is now here — you called for it, we delivered it! J. Worra - Love Boy is now available worldwide!

Love Boy by J. Worra

Her story is one of unwavering perseverance, collaboration, and resilience. As her rise continues, she is set to be remembered not just for pushing boundaries in music but also for her positive impact on the world. Her authenticity and diverse approach to house music resonate with both old school fans and new listeners alike, cementing her reputation as a genuine artist who knows how to make a groove.

United States

J. Worra

United Kingdom

Archie Hamilton

Westend

Spain

Bastian Bux

Switzerland

Andrea Oliva

Lee Foss

Martin Ikin

LP Giobbi

Avant Gardner

elrow NYC: RowsAttacks

Germany

Santė

Quantum Brooklyn

J. Worra Check Out Tour

Sofi Tukker

Coco & Breezy

Oasis Wynwood

Dreamland NYE with SOFI TUKKER

Iglesias

AKKI

Branqueeno

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

J Worra

Cloonee

Layla Benitez

Italy

MEDUZA

Paco Osuna

Curaçao

Shermanology

Australia

Wax Motif

OCHO Episode 3

Sweden

Adam Beyer

Anfisa Letyago

ANNA

Channel Tres

Hint of Lavender

Hot Since 82

Monoky

Phoenix Jagger

Russia

Serge Devant

Benin

AMÉMÉ

Shmitty

Sinopoli

SOHMI

Denmark

WhoMadeWho

Will Clarke

Ben Böhmer

Canada

Bob Moses

Caleb Dent

Türkiye

Carlita

Netherlands

Chelina Manuhutu

DJ Tennis

Eric Prydz

Green Velvet

HoneyLuv

Malóne

Slugg

TSHA

Will Renuart

Yokai

Orlando Amphitheater

Skyline Orlando 2022

Local Singles

Cherry Tooth

Musica

J. Worra w. Local Singles, Cherry Tooth & kyogre

Anabel Englund

Ukraine

ARTBAT

Azzecca

Biscits

Indonesia

Bleu Clair

France

Born Dirty

Brazil

Carola

Disco Lines

David Guetta

David Morales

Dombresky

Duke Dumont

Eli Brown

Andy C

James Hype

Patrick Topping

FISHER

Loco Dice

ACRAZE

AFROJACK

Alok

Chris Lake

Dom Dolla

Michael Bibi

Kaskade

Mochakk

Noizu

Mau P

Ferreck Dawn

The Martinez Brothers

Zeds Dead

Chase & Status

Martin Garrix

Lane 8

Yellow Claw

Finland

Yotto

Deeper Purpose

Dennis Ferrer

Franky Wah

Joshwa

Sonny Fodera

Marshmello

Chris Lorenzo

DJ Minx

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

EDC Las Vegas 2023

Low Steppa

Miane

Tinlicker

BLOND:ISH

Claptone

Jaden Thompson

Kaysin

Oden & Fatzo

Ron Carroll

Walker & Royce

Beltran

Josh Butler

South Africa

Nora En Pure

Secondcity

Insomniac

Queen Mary Waterfront

Day Trip Festival

Solardo

The Knocks

Dr. Fresch

Rezz

Liquid Stranger

STS9

Big Gigantic

TroyBoi

Twiddle

Elements Music & Arts Festival

Elements Music Festival

Crystal Waters

DJ Merlon

Seb Fontaine

Corinne

Lost Frequencies

Pete Tong

Tyler Young

Maz (BR)

Peru

Ammo Avenue

Justin Martin

“You never know what’s gonna change your trajectory as an artist. I was just making music for the moment. Pre pandemic was all club music. I’ve really explored song writing recently rather than just tech house bangers. What makes a good song? What makes a good listening record? It’s been a clash of different worlds in the time off, especially looking back at that [“Downtown Diva EP”] release.” 

J Worra—aka Jamie—has seen a steady rise since entering the tech house scene in 2015. She started her career in the bass house realm, and transitioned smoothly as the worlds of tech house and bass house were finding their union. Jamie has had a career-altering 18 months, exploding onto the scene and cementing herself as one to watch despite the holdbacks on live performances due to the COVID pandemic. 

Her introduction to house music came as it does for many of us. Musically inclined at a young age, she attended a local electronic music festival and was instantly hooked. She was also acutely aware of the lack of female representation on stage and knew she had to take action. 

Downtown Diva EP

“I went to a festival early in my life and saw no women on the lineup at all. I had to give it my best to join this world and try and flip that. Now there’s so many of us doing our best. 

 with Femme House, streaming every week with new female artists… I was able to book people for my tour that I found off her stream. Just having that exposure is a game changer. When I started it was desolate for females but we’re seeing a big surge now. Men are paying more attention, and women are trying harder to help one another out.”

After deciding to begin her music career, Jamie quickly realized she was in a great city to build herself up as a promising local act. Coming up in Chicago, she had loads of opportunities to get gigs and hone her craft. That being said, she readily admits that she did not truly understand the depth and history of the house music scene in Chicago until after she left for LA.

Medusa - J. Worra Remix

“I feel like I’m a completely different artist than I was pre pandemic. I took time to listen to old school Chicago house and sort my roots more. I can’t even remember what I used to play like. It’s fun to start fresh… Being able to sit still for a while and dig through old music is a rare opportunity for artists wh tour. It changed a lot of perspective.” 

The time off was a massive refresher for many artists in this world. Jamie took the opportunity to dig into the history of house music, develop and grow her sound, and field new opportunities. She began taking on the challenge of remixing other artists more frequently and realized how it can open doors.

“Griz sent me ‘Meduza’ to remix. I wasn’t sure how the release would pan out. You never know with remixes what’s gonna catch on. I’ve actually never met Griz but I have so many association relationships and I think that remix just opened me up to a new crowd.” 

“You never know what’s gonna change your trajectory as an artist. I was just making music for the moment. Pre pandemic was all club music. I’ve really explored song writing recently rather than just tech house bangers. What makes a good song? What makes a good listening record? It’s been a clash of different worlds in the time off, especially looking back at that [“Downtown Diva EP”] release.” 

J Worra—aka Jamie—has seen a steady rise since entering the tech house scene in 2015. She started her career in the bass house realm, and transitioned smoothly as the worlds of tech house and bass house were finding their union. Jamie has had a career-altering 18 months, exploding onto the scene and cementing herself as one to watch despite the holdbacks on live performances due to the COVID pandemic. 

Her introduction to house music came as it does for many of us. Musically inclined at a young age, she attended a local electronic music festival and was instantly hooked. She was also acutely aware of the lack of female representation on stage and knew she had to take action. 

“I went to a festival early in my life and saw no women on the lineup at all. I had to give it my best to join this world and try and flip that. Now there’s so many of us doing our best. LP Giobbi with Femme House, streaming every week with new female artists… I was able to book people for my tour that I found off her stream. Just having that exposure is a game changer. When I started it was desolate for females but we’re seeing a big surge now. Men are paying more attention, and women are trying harder to help one another out.”

After deciding to begin her music career, Jamie quickly realized she was in a great city to build herself up as a promising local act. Coming up in Chicago, she had loads of opportunities to get gigs and hone her craft. That being said, she readily admits that she did not truly understand the depth and history of the house music scene in Chicago until after she left for LA.

“I feel like I’m a completely different artist than I was pre pandemic. I took time to listen to old school Chicago house and sort my roots more. I can’t even remember what I used to play like. It’s fun to start fresh… Being able to sit still for a while and dig through old music is a rare opportunity for artists wh tour. It changed a lot of perspective.” 

The time off was a massive refresher for many artists in this world. Jamie took the opportunity to dig into the history of house music, develop and grow her sound, and field new opportunities. She began taking on the challenge of remixing other artists more frequently and realized how it can open doors.

“Griz sent me ‘Meduza’ to remix. I wasn’t sure how the release would pan out. You never know with remixes what’s gonna catch on. I’ve actually never met Griz but I have so many association relationships and I think that remix just opened me up to a new crowd.” 

Jamie is now touring the country, playing new markets, big slots, and releasing tons of awesome music. She just played two sets at the Brooklyn Mirage and will be opening for Kaskade in California. We look forward to having her back in NYC for the massive Elrow December show and she will likely be coming to a city near you sometime soon.

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