Jimmy Van M (Belgian DJ/producer Jimmy Van Malleghem)

Jimmy Van Malleghem, known by his stage name Jimmy Van M, is a Belgian DJ and progressive house and downtempo music producer. He was a large part of the "Delta Heavy Tour" with Sasha & John Digweed, in addition to performing with many other DJs, such as James Zabiela and Lee Burridge. He has released a few singles as well as mix albums on Ultra Records and Bedrock Records. He is more known for his warm up set than his peak time performances. Jimmy Van M was born in Belgium, but moved to Orlando, Florida in the United States at age 10. In 1995, he founded the Balance Promote Group, a DJ booking agency and record pool. In 2000, he released his first mix compilation Trance Nation America and followed this up with 2001's Bedrock: Compiled & Mixed album. His third album, Balance 010 of EQ / Stomp's Balance series, is a three disc compilation featuring a "downtempo" disc, a "midtempo" disc, and an "uptempo" disc, with the tempo building throughout the three. The first disc starts at 65 beats per minute and the third ends at 126 beats per minute. Prevatt, Mike (2003-10-04). "James Zabiela + Jimmy Van M: Spundae at Circus Disco -- Hollywood, California". Pop Matters. Retrieved 2008-06-22. "Lee Burridge & Jimmy Van M. at Icon". 365mag. 2002-10-26. Retrieved 2008-06-22.[dead link] "Jimmy Van M interview". Progressive-Sounds. 2006-10-01. Retrieved 2008-06-22. Romero, Dennis (2007-01-04). "M for Mellow: Orlando's pioneering progressive DJ slows it down with 'Balance'". Los Angeles CityBeat. Archived from the original on 2008-03-08. Retrieved 2008-06-22. Jones, Simon (2006-09-03). "Jimmy Van M – Balance 010". Progressive-Sounds. Retrieved 2008-06-22. "In Balance with Jimmy Van M". Beat Factor. 2006-10-09. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2008-06-22. Official Website Jimmy Van M discography at Discogs v t e