JSTRNGS (aka Joshua Ogunmokun) is an exciting, London-based writer, producer, mixer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist. He is a brand new addition to the Z Management roster. J’s biggest success to date has been collaborating with the BRIT Award nominated and BBC Sound of 2026 finalist Sasha Keable on various tracks including her song “work” featuring BEAM, taken from the EP “act right”. J co-wrote and produced the track. He also collaborated with Gabzy on the track “Jambaz”, which has now amassed 23m streams and with Pip Millett on her singles “Eating out” featuring Rae Khalil (Believe) and “Fight You”. Other recent cuts and collaborations include Kojey Radical, Joshua Baraka, Crown Ape, Afro B, Not3s, Sneakbo, Ojerime, Mychelle, LALA, Kwoli Black and more.

JSTRNG’s work has been showcased in multiple shows including the BBC’s Dreaming Whilst Black and the Premier League, reflecting a sound that resonates across genres. His goal is to build a strong reputation for melodic, soulful productions that balance both rhythm and emotion. For context, writers and producers J is inspired by include Uzo, Jermaine Dupri, Darkchild, Pharrell Williams, Scott Storch, Fraser T Smith, Sounwave, NOVA WAV, ThankGod4Cody, Scribz Riley, Jae5, Mark Ronson, Jack Antenoff, Om’mas Keith, The Dream, James Fauntleroy, Sevyn Streeter and Frank Ocean.

Sonically, while his work is grounded in R&B, he also enjoys working across Soul, Afrobeats, Hip-hop/Rap and Pop. He has been a self-taught musician since the age of seven and plays guitar, bass, and keys. J is passionate about giving his music a personal, handcrafted feel, with every record built from scratch.

Operating from his Hackney studio, JSTRNGS works primarily in Logic Pro X, blending live instrumentation with contemporary production to create emotionally rich and sonically detailed records.

JSTRNGS is based in his studio in Hackney, East London.