David Russell Lee (born 18 June 1964) is an English DJ and house music producer, formerly known by the stage name Joey Negro (pronounced ), which he retired in July 2020 following the George Floyd protests. He has released music under a variety of pseudonyms, including Jakatta, Doug Willis, Raven Maize, Sessomatto as well as being part of The Sunburst Band. Lee has scored a number of top 40 hits, among them “American Dream”, “So Lonely” and “My Vision”, all under the name Jakatta.
Also Known As
Jakatta, Joey Negro, Doug Willis, Sunburst Band, Akabu, Sessomatto, Z Factor, Mistura, Hed Boys, Prospect Park, Foreal People, Kola Kube, Energize, Agora, Swingtime De, Raw Essence
Associated Acts
M-D-Emm, The Sunburst Band
Birth Name
David Russell Lee
Genres
Disco, house
Years Active
1988 present
Name
Joey Negro