Computer Jay - Savage Planet Paradox (2025)

Fifteen years after first linking up on J-1 tHE DEER’s Starship 27 Vol. 2 compilation, Computer Jay and (iN)Sect Records reunite for “Savage Planet Paradox”—a project that pushes his sci-fi-drenched, analog-fueled sound series even further into the unknown. Released on a limited-edition blue cassette with a baby blue tinted case with original artwork by Glory, Gold & Glitter, the album is both a collector’s piece and an artifact from a parallel dimension.
Known to some as the lynchpin of Los Angeles beat scene, Computer Jay has always operated at the crossroads of hip-hop, funk, and experimental electronic music, creating soundscapes that feel like transmissions from an alternate reality. From his keyboard work with The Pharcyde and Master Blazter (Dam-Funk, J-1, Computer Jay), to his robotic rap experiments and mind-bending solo albums, he’s spent years manipulating circuits and frequencies to redefine what beat music can be. Savage Planet Paradox marks yet another leap forward, embracing the paradox of nostalgia and futurism—retro synth textures colliding with unpredictable, forward-thinking rhythms.
This latest installment builds upon the Savage Planet Discotheque series, but where those records played like transmissions from a rogue satellite, Savage Planet Paradox feels like the moment the signal locks in. Jay continues to fuse arpeggiated synths, gritty drum breaks, and deep bass frequencies into something cinematic and immersive. He released four concept-driven albums just in 2024—whether the raw street-hop of Get ‘Em, the eerie introspection of Mausoleum, or the mythological themes of the Tristan Eaton collab project, Heroes Are Villains—this album plays best as a full experience, unfolding track by track like the score to an unmade film. A futurist at heart, Computer Jay treats each project as an experiment in sound design and storytelling, drawing influence from horror, sci-fi, and classic funk but reassembling them in ways that feel undeniably his own.
Savage Planet Paradox is limited in format (100 tapes) but infinite in sound; this release is not just another beat tape—it’s an expansion of the universe he’s been building for years. Whether through circuit-bent synths, deep-space drum programming, or his ever-evolving approach to production, Computer Jay remains a vital force in underground music, always looking toward the next frontier. As this latest project launches, one thing is clear: the signal is strong, the transmission is live, and the paradox is ready to be explored.