
At the age of 17, Hamerling moved to Chicago, USA, to complete his high school education. It was there that he fell in love with the vibrant house music scene, inspired by legendary DJs like Derrick Carter and Paul Johnson. This newfound passion led him to dive deep into the world of dance music. After graduating, Hamerling returned to the Netherlands, where he quickly made a name for himself in the club scene. It wasn't long before major record labels recognized his talent, leading to releases on prestigious labels and support from renowned DJs such as Hernan Cattaneo, Marco Carola, Armin van Buuren and Vintage Culture. In addition to Jochem's success as a DJ and producer, he is music curator for leading dance radio shows in the Netherlands on radiostations