Scottish DJ/Producer Jamie Roy has passed away

Scottish DJ/Producer Jamie Roy has sadly passed away, aged 33.

In a statement made via Jamie’s Facebook page on September 21st, his family confirmed the news of Jamie’s passing:

“Jamie passed away yesterday.” the announcement reads. “Jamie was a much loved and talented son, brother, nephew and uncle and loved by his many friends and colleagues both within the music industry and beyond that. We are all absolutely heartbroken.”

At the time of writing, no information regarding the cause of Jamie’s death has been shared.

Jamie’s untimely departure has been met industry-wide with an overwhelming sea of tributes from artists, fans, friends and colleagues. It’s no secret that the man behind ‘Organ Belta’ was a much loved and larger-than-life character, and the endless stream of love and respect for Jamie online shows how much he meant to many people.

Jamie travelled an inspiring path on his way to international acclaim as an established artist. From being a plumber to an Ibiza worker to a rising star, he was an influential player in the UK & Ibiza scene and further afield who had an everlasting impact on everyone he met.

As a producer, Jamie’s unique work featured on some of House music’s most respected imprints, including Ultra, Toolroom, Patrick Topping’s Trick, Repopulate Mars, Kaluki Music and Lost Audio.

As a performer, he had earned his stripes ten times over playing clubs and festivals globally, including Pacha, Ushuaïa Ibiza, Amnesia, Ibiza Rocks, DC-10, Unum festival, Terminal V, BPM Costa Rica and many more.

If you had ever met Jamie Roy, the chances are you’d never forget having met him. There would likely be a hilarious or unforgettable story attached to that memory. He was one of the industry’s rarest types, devoted to spreading joy and love to all of those around him.

He was a jolly, loveable, charming and cheeky chap who was always an absolute joy to be around. You only have to read a handful of posts on social media today to get a glimpse of that.

Rest in peace, Jamie Roy; you’ll be sorely missed by many and surely never forgotten.

R.I.P. Jamie Roy 💔

We are all devastated to hear about the passing of Jamie this morning.

A great producer, DJ, and friend to so many within our industry.

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Shine bright, Jamie. 💫 pic.twitter.com/nXXRTl4C2k

— Defected Records (@DefectedRecords) September 21, 2022

There is nobody like THE Jamie Roy.
One in 8 billion.
Lit up any room he walked into.
An incredible human.
Hard to believe it’s true.
Say it ain’t so…
💔

— Paul Woolford (@PaulWoolford) September 21, 2022

Gutted to hear of the passing of Jamie Roy, such a sound lad 💔 pic.twitter.com/QDjK8Mi7AS

— Patrick Topping (@Patrick_Topping) September 21, 2022

fuck sake man just heard about jamie roy. one of the good ones. unmatched positive energy always & no hidden agenda just a good guy

so so sad. i am gutted

rest in peace mate 💜

— Ewan McVicar (@ewanmcvicar_) September 21, 2022

JAMIE FUCKING ROY 💔 My brother! Words can’t describe the pain that I’ll never you see again! Love to his family and all the troops . This is hitting differently 🕊 pic.twitter.com/pHgx09FUkx

— ▼ Sam Divine ▼ (@samdivine) September 21, 2022