Jaanus Saks Biography: Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Songs, Concerts, Height, Girlfriend, Albums, Parents, Instagram

Jaanus Saks is an Estonian musician best known as a founding member of the influential hip-hop group Põhja-Tallinn.

Rising to prominence through the group’s success in Estonia’s urban music scene, he built a reputation as a versatile rapper, singer, producer, and songwriter.

Over the years, his creative range across contemporary R&B and hip-hop, combined with his solo projects and collaborations, has established him as a key figure in modern Estonian music.

Profile

• Full Name: Jaanus Saks
• Nickname: Wild Disease, Jay-C
• Date of Birth: February 11, 1986
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of Birth: Tallinn, Estonia
• Nationality: Estonian
• Religion: Christianity (predominantly Lutheran in Estonia)
• Ethnicity: Estonian
• Profession: Rapper, singer, producer, songwriter
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship Status: N/A
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Jaanus Saks (39 years old) was born on February 11, 1986, and grew up in the Pelgulinn district of Tallinn.

He developed an early interest in music, singing as a child in the Revalia boys’ choir under the guidance of conductor Hirvo Surva.

During his school years at Jakob Westholm Gymnasium, he studied the accordion and deepened his musical foundation.

As a teenager, Jaanus Saks began experimenting with rap music, recording early songs with childhood friends on a cassette player in a basement studio.

Using simple synthesizer rhythms, he learned the basics of songwriting and production.

His passion for music was already evident in middle school, when he collaborated with classmates to create a song for their English teacher.

Personal Life

Jaanus Saks keeps his personal life largely private.

Details about his spouse, children, or romantic relationships have not been publicly disclosed.

He prefers to focus public attention on his music career and entrepreneurial activities rather than his family life.

Career

Jaanus Saks began his music career around the year 2000, first gaining experience as a member of the group GCP Kingz (Grand City Pelgu Kingz).

Much of the group’s early material was released online, helping them build a dedicated fanbase at a time when digital distribution was still emerging in Estonia.

In 2001, he independently released his first album and opened his home studio to other aspiring Estonian artists, many of whom recorded their earliest tracks there.

In 2007, Jaanus Saks co-founded Põhja-Tallinn, a group that would later become one of Estonia’s most popular hip-hop acts, known for blending rap with pop and soulful elements.

Within the group and beyond, he has worked in multiple roles, including composer, lyricist, arranger, producer, engineer, and primary artist.

Alongside his group work, he has released solo material and collaborated with several artists, including Johanna Randmann, with whom he formed a pop-musical duo.

In addition to music production and performance, Jaanus Saks has appeared on television, notably participating in the music show Laula mu laulu in 2015.

He is also active as an entrepreneur, managing companies such as Masterhead Records OÜ and PTLN OÜ, further expanding his influence in Estonia’s music industry.

Net Worth

Jaanus Saks has an estimated net worth of approximately $500,000.

His income comes from album sales, live performances, songwriting and production credits, as well as his business ventures connected to music production and artist management.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jaanussaks

Discography

• Per aspera ad astra
• Jõulud on siin
• Su säravad silmad
• Vastandid tõmbuvad
• Sind armastan ja see ei muutu eal
• Ma võin jääda
• Prada
• Dekaad