Diephuis

Diephuis is represented by Barend-Jan  Beljaars aka DJ B-JAZZ coming from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, recognizable by his striking love for soulful & Deep housemusic dedicated to build an atmosphere in which his passion and love for housemusic reveals itself, influences of funk, soul, afro, disco and jazz come to life. His fascination for this kind of music started in the nineties. Inspired by dj’s like Louie Vega, Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell, Kerri Chandler and later on Osunlade, Karizma, Dennis Ferrer, Dixon & others he more and more developed a special interest for house orientated music.

B-JAZZ’s real name Barend-Jan Beljaars was born in Rotterdam. From a young age he was always been listening to all kinds of music. When he was 14 years old he started learning to play the piano. 1 year later he bought his first turntables and equipment to make music. When he got a residency as a dj in Rotterdam club ‘Hyper Hyper” he started to really think about working as a dj/producer.

Diephuis was established together with friends Jos Kottmann, Maarten Laan & Edward Tchai. When they decided to throw up their own party in Club Rotterdam.

Knowing each other for a long time as good friends and missing their kind of housemusic in Rotterdam they decided to join forces. They enjoyed playing together and felt the musical chemistry. Later on Diephuis was continued as a dj duo (B-JAZZ & MARTY) and they had the privilege to play together with guys like Kerri Chandler, Dennis Ferrer and DJ Spinna in their hometown Rotterdam. But also at several SOULHEAVEN parties with Karizma, Mr. V. and Osunlade at the Stereo Sushi in Antwerp, Belgium. They have been residents of the succesfull clubnight named LOOKS! at The Thalia Lounge in Rotterdam for 2 years. As a duo they played in almost every club in The Netherlands.

After 6 years together as Diephuis, Marty & Jos decided to focus on other businesses. B-JAZZ decided to keep on doing what he loves, making music and playing it. Music is what he says: “My life and passion.”

In the beginning of 2008 Barend-Jan Beljaars started making his own music.

In october 2009 Diephuis released the first E. P. called Deeproots on Label "Afrazoo".

In 2011 Diephuis released his big Project "Beautiful Life" with vocalist Stephanie Cooke alongside great musicians on Kingstreet Sounds Ny. The track was remixed by Jose Carretas & Manoo. 2 Months later Hed Kandi picked up the track and compiled it on their Beach House 2011 cd.

In 2010 Diephuis has started his own house party called “Night Culture” which is a party with love for soulful house music.

Together with live musicians and other dj’s Diephuis takes you on a deep, soulful & spiritual journey!

The first party was together with Jephte Guillaume and more is coming!

In 2011 Diephuis has played at The Gay Parade Amsterdam & Curacao. Diephuis is  a resident dj at Club Blender Rotterdam. You can hear his new productions and musical journey almost every saturday of the month.

Currently 3 Diephuis remixes will come out this summer! 3 productions will come out soon!

The Future Is Inside!