Born in Northern California, Jamaica has made a name for herself on the in the international techno scene through her consistent standard in contemporary techno releases since 2013.

Her music is released via her independent imprint Gradient as well as renowned Ed Davenport’s Countercharge label, Subtl, Monday Off, Face2Face and Arthur Kimskii’s LAG.

Named by Boiler Room as one of «Berlin’s best kept secrets,» Jamaica Suk has fused her jazz and metal roots from the Bay Area California with a feel for soulful driving techno, a combination that makes her at home leading dancefloor workouts across the globe.  

Suk was inspired by bands like Sun0))), Godspeed You Black Emperor!, Pansonic and forms of minimalism – especially Steve Reich’s compositions. By day a jazz musician and night a DJ in San Francisco, throwing underground and monthly parties at warehouses & 222 hyde street she couldn’t deny the pulsating sounds drifting out of Europe.  

After graduating from Pyramind in San Francisco studying Audio Engineering – In 2012, a haphazard trip to Europe for inspiration pulled her in so deep, she fell in love with the city of Berlin and its seasoned party culture, historical roots, and liberal mindsets – so she stayed. Currently residing in Berlin, she’s spent her time crafting her productions in her music studio.