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Jan Oben

@obenjan

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I play DJ-music
Living for @das_ist_das_ja_
Hosting for @_call_it_a_day_
Booking for @maljamjumble
Planning for @zugvoegelfestival

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“Jaber” is a practical shortcut for the German phrase “Ja, aber...” (“Yes, but...”). Jan Oben uses it as a tool to shift moods and twist expectations—just when you think you’ve got it figured out.
As his second release, the track builds on his focus on driving rhythm, while the restrained melody creates a feeling that wouldn’t be complete without that quiet little “but.”

Out now on Bandcamp and Soundcloud.

Artist: Jan Oben
Mastering: Marcel Strümper
Artwork: Friedrich Villao Crespo by @obenjan

Application is Jan Oben's debut release, created during a time when he was supposed to be writing job applications. The track is driven by a strong sense of rhythm and grounded by a powerful bassline. Hovering above it is a subtle melody that adds emotion to the driving percussion.

The track was already played ahead of its release by Surusinghe in her The Lot Radio set.

Out now on Bandcamp and Soundcloud.

Artist: Jan Oben
Mastering: Marcel Strümper
Artwork: Friedrich Villao Crespo @kumo.kumo.kumo by @obenjan

Hey ihr Elfen,

Ich hab euch ein neues Set zusammengeschustert.
Current Pattern 3 wartet bei Soundcloud auf euch.
Muss man wirklich einmal mehr aufstehen als man hingefallen ist? Denk mal drüber nach und schreibs mir in die Kommentare.

Der Link ist in meiner Bio.

Mit dabei Hits von @kassiansound @blumitsu @bastianbenjamin9 @dom__carlo @firstepoque @french_ii_ @coza__uk @lws_lewis @no__________sir @cardozoooo0 @tommy26degrees @keenanmathias @t.no @canopimusic @laksaukmusic @_muskila @hedohydr8 @retromigration

Das Bild hat Ivo Mayr gemacht. by @obenjan

RENE WISE × Das ist das Ja

Sat 10.10. - 11 PM till late

w/ Omegavybe, Anatoli, Dennis Janeczek, Jan Oben & Mariami, Medea, Rene Wise

📍 Ursprung fi, Cologne

#dasistdasja #renewise #ursprungfi #fi by @obenjan

"Nido Santo" was the Walden Crew stage @zugvoegelfestival 2026

This is a church of the Phoenix, where we try to apply religious and holy themes in a sarcastic way to create an immersive space for fun and play.

Besides the amazing soundsystem and party lighting we had a few installations: confession cabin with a speech AI system that would listen to your sins and gossip about the sins from others, super detailed videomapping of the facade, an interactive rocker/Wippe with mapping based on the angle, a church organ with a few physics based synths and a few sculptures of our beloved phoenix. Also amazing mosaic windows by Eva, with social critical themes.

Thanks to the Walden Crew for another year of inspiring madness. Each time we build with smoother planning, less effort and best results! by @obenjan

Hey, diesen Freitag haben wir die Ehre das „Dublab“ Radio für fünf Stunden zu übernehmen. Wir senden Live ab 17 Uhr. Mit dabei sind…

17:00 Alleira
18:00 Anatoli
19:00 DJ Brause
20:00 Pievs
21:00 Jan Oben

Komm doch auf ein kalt Getränk vorbei und häng mit uns ab. Oder hört online zu unter www.dublab.de

Hansaring 94, 50670 Köln by @obenjan

Sommer ungefähr so:

04.07 Muttis Sommergaudi
17.07. @ottibotti.festival
30.07. @maljamjumble
08.08 @zugvoegelfestival
21.08. @dublab.de

Kann losgehen by @obenjan

On May 30th, we’ll be back at @ursprung_fi .For this, we’re excited to team up with Berlin’s @triqitrix .A true jack-of-all-trades in Berlin’s party scene - among other things, part of @thfradio @garagegirls.berlin @blvsh.berlin she brings to the table what the scene needs.

For the first time she brings her powerhouse energy to cologne and we are looking forward to a heartwarming night with you on the dancefloor

See you upstairs 🪇 by @obenjan

LINEUP ⌄

DJ Ass Tits - @dj.asstits

DJ ASS TITS, formally DJ TITS ASS aka DJ guter Übergang, is also known as Nikki, a party mouse from Cologne. She’s part of @hyperlovecollective and cofounder of the queer music festival @koelnchella But what kind of music does DJ ASS TITS actually play?
She can’t tell you that either, because DJ ASS TITS doesn’t really care about music genres (also she can’t tell them apart). Probably something with techno or breakbeat. Doesn’t matter anyway, the main thing is t get ur a$$e$ to $hake.

Jan Oben - @obenjan

Jan Oben has paved his way as a DJ from organic to electronic music, shaping his unmistakable sound in the process. This development can still be heard in his sets, in which he blends a variety of rhythms and sounds from all corners of the world. His focus lies on driving percussive elements, which he combines with powerful basslines.
As a founding member of “Das ist das Ja” and host of the radio show “call it a day” he brings years of experience behind the decks and incorporates his own productions.

Miguel Ángel - @miguelito_o_o

On opening duties we present our very own va:gn resident Miguel Ángel.
Expect a tone setting selection ranging from chill house music to energetic breaks and beyond. Be early and lose yourself in some sweet rhythms during the early hours.

Turk Turkelton b2b Speed Ticket b2b MC Escher - @boiwithcam - @speedticket.190 - @locopalito

This powerhouse trio will shut the session down and deliver some proper UK rave nostalgia for the early morning hours.
We will show you that a closing doesn’t have to be hard to be energetic and lively.
Expect a variety of UK Garage, Breaks, Ghetto Tech, Jungle and more!

Artwork by @noxy_foxy by @obenjan

Das ist das Ja präsentiert: ✨Fierovend✨

Ab sofort kümmern wir uns auch um euren Feierabend: Mit Fierovend starten wir eine neue Barreihe und bringen unseren Sound in die Bars dieser Stadt - mal als lockere Einladung, nach einem langen Tag noch das Tanzbein zu schwingen, mal als entspannter Chill-out.

Den Auftakt machen wir am 09.04. im Bumann & Sohn.
Ab 22 Uhr starten wir entspannt und schauen, wohin uns der Donnerstag trägt.

Kommt vorbei, stoßt mit uns an und lasst die Arbeit Arbeit sein.

👨🏻‍🎨 @hallo_foodie by @obenjan

We’re so much looking forward to seeing you at our first night at Jaki this year. We can’t wait to be back. Dance off your sorrows peacefully with us, at the sweetest spot in Cologne’s nightlife ✨

Jaki Cologne
Friday, 27.03, open at 23:30
Box Office, 12€

Luv,
Yours DIDJ 🪇 by @obenjan

Hey Peopz! We’re releasing a vinyl record and celebrating it with a release party upstairs at our beloved @ursprung_fi taking place on 24th January

Find the line up below from D to P

Dylan Forgaty
Jan Oben b2b ririna
Play Boy Joe

👀 by @obenjan