Behind the Track: How ‘Ain’t Your Property’ Came Together

Sydney-based DJ and producer Oscar Jamo is bringing a fresh dose of Australian energy to Heldeep Records with his debut release on Oliver Heldens’ imprint, ‘Ain’t Your Property’.

Oscar arrives at Heldeep during a strong run, with ‘Ain’t Your Property’ now sitting at #10 on Australia’s ARIA Club Chart , alongside two of his other records in the chart.

We caught up with him to dive into the production process behind ‘Ain’t Your Property’, from the first idea and the sounds that shaped the record to the happy accident that helped define its groove.

When you first opened the project for this record, what was the idea you had in your head that you wanted to capture?

When I started this record, I was drawn to the simplicity of modern, minimal dance music, especially as I tend to overcomplicate my own productions. I was also inspired by the resurgence of classic sounds like the Korg M1 organ and 808 bass across house and garage, so I set out to create something from these influences.

Was there a particular sound, synth, sample, or production technique that played a key role in shaping the record?

started with the groove and kick drum, which fit together so naturally. From there, I worked on the 808 bass and added the M1 organ. The turning point came when I accidentally dragged a couple of organ notes out of time, creating the call and response you now hear in the second half of the two-bar bassline and organ phrase. That little accident kept things simple but interesting, and gave me the foundation to build the rest of the track. Funny to think that one happy accident inspired the rest of the song.

Can you walk us through what a typical day in the studio looks like for you?. From the moment you start until you wrap everything up.

It usually starts with coffee, or a random burst of late-night inspiration that I just have to follow. Some sessions are spent searching for that creative flow, feeling like nothing’s quite clicking. But when I find it, hours can pass without me noticing. That’s the beauty of working on a fresh idea you’re really vibing with: you get completely lost in it. Then I’ll suddenly realise I’m late for something, or it’s 4 am and I need to be up in a few hours. That’s usually my cue to wrap things up.

Imagine handing ‘Ain't Your Property’ to another producer for a remix. Who would you trust with it, and what do you think they might add to the track?

Ooo, I’d have to go with Max Styler. He’s been creating some pretty unique music that I love. I’d like to think he would resample the vocal and add gritty leads to give the record a more underground feel.

Have you had the chance to play this track live? If so, where did you play it, and how did the crowd respond?

I have several times, and it's always gotten a great reaction! Something special about playing your own music live and having people vibe to it.