James Hype
James Hype Talks Beyond the Music Retreat, Three Shows on One Hour of Sleep
After a long flight delay, U.K. DJ/producer James Hype shared on his latest vlog episode how he still managed to make it to the Beyond The Music Retreat panel in Phoenix, Arizona on June 15th. James was set to speak on music production on the “Samples and Hi-Hats” panel alongside MAKJ, DJ Nick Bike, and Kidd Spin. The conference, which features discussion panels and networking events with some of the DJ world’s brightest minds, is a collaboration between DJcity, Beatsource and DJ Vice.
Watch James Hype’s vlog episode above.
Watch: James Hype Breaks Down His Craig David-Assisted Single ‘No Drama’
In September, U.K. DJ/producer James Hype connected with R&B legend Craig David for a feel-good house single, “No Drama.” The track, which reached No. 8 on DJcity UK’s monthly top 20 chart, has gone on to amass 15 million streams. It has also been named a “Future Dance Anthem” by BBC Radio 1’s MistaJam.
We recently stopped by James’ studio in London to see how he made the track. The Liverpool native explained how the song came together and broke down each layer in Ableton Live. He also discussed his creative process and the role that DJcity has played in his career.
Watch above and download “No Drama” on DJcity.
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James Hype Teams With Kelli-Leigh For House Anthem ‘More Than Friends’
James Hype (Photo credit: ItsJustJoeB Photography)
Rising DJ/producer James Hype has teamed up with in-demand singer Kelli-Leigh for a summer house anthem, “More Than Friends.” The track combines bass-heavy UK production with the lyrics from En Vogue’s 1996 R&B classic, “Don’t Let Go (Love).”
A staple in UK house music, Leigh is best known for singing on hits like Duke Dumont‘s “I Got U” and Secondcity’s “I Wanna Feel.” In 2011, she collaborated with the Bingo Players on the anthem “Cry (Just a Little).”
James tells us:
“I started to make ‘More Than Friends’ over a year ago and just couldn’t quite get it where I wanted it. Then by chance, I hooked up with Kelli-Leigh on Twitter, and everything quickly fell into place. Being the first vocal I ever recorded, it opened my eyes to a whole new level of songwriting past just making beats. So after a year of re-recording and road testing the track, it’s finally ready to light up every club’s dance floor.”
Stream “More Than Friends” below and download it on DJcity.
Related: James Hype Drops House Remix of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson’s ‘Symphony’
James Hype Drops House Remix of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson’s ‘Symphony’
Rising house DJ/producer James Hype has had a busy start to the year. The UK native has already dropped six tracks, including official remixes for Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Diplo, Pitbull, and Sage the Gemini.
Keeping up the momentum, Hype has returned with an official remix of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson‘s UK hit, “Symphony.” His 125 BPM club version has already received support from BBC Radio 1.
Preview it below and download it exclusively on DJcity.
Related: Watch James Hype’s New ‘UK Mix’
Watch James Hype’s UK Quick Mix for February
London DJ/producer James Hype is back with a new UK-style quick mix for DJcityTV. His house-heavy set contains six current tracks, including two live blends.
Tracklist:
1. Riton ft. Kah-Lo – Betta Riddim
2. Naughty Boy ft. Kyla & Popcaan – Should’ve Been Me – Acapella
3. M.A.N.D.Y. vs Booka Shade – Body Language
4. Jax Jones ft. RAYE – You Don’t Know Me
5. Chris Lorenzo & DJ Zinc – Purple Toe
6. Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane – Black Beatles – Acapella
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Watch James Hype’s Quick Mix for December
England’s James Hype has returned with a new UK-style quick mix just in time for the holidays. His selection includes four current tracks along with four throwbacks, including two from DJcity UK’s November Top 20 chart (No. 2 and 8).
Tracklist:
1. The Game ft. 50 Cent – How We Do – Acapella
2. The Game ft. 50 Cent – How We Do – Danny T Remix
3. Raffa FL ft. Mr. V – How We Do
4. Neiked – Sexual – Acapella
5. Bizarre Inc – Playing With Knives
6. Kove – VCO
7. Missy Elliott – Work It – Acapella
8. G.U.R.U. & Blinkie – B’donk
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Watch James Hype’s November Quick Mix
After dropping an acclaimed remix of Rae Sremmurd‘s “Black Beatles,” England’s James Hype is back with a new UK-style quick mix for DJcityTV.
Tracklist:
1. Harddrive – Deep Inside – Acapella
2. Tom Zannetti – You Want Me
3. Kanye West – Fade – Freejak Remix
4. Tinie Tempah – Bounce
5. Taiki Nu light & Low Steppa – Piano Cannon
6. James Hype – Gold Digger VIP
7. Section Boyz – Lock Arf
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Related: Watch James Hype’s October Quick Mix
James Hype Drops House Remix of Rae Sremmurd’s ‘Black Beatles’
James Hype performs at Glam Nightclub in Cardiff, England on Oct. 21, 2016. (Yony Photography)
After premiering it on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra with MistaJam, rising DJ/producer James Hype has released his house remix of Rae Sremmurd and Gucci Mane‘s “Black Beatles.” The original is currently No. 1 and 7 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and DJcity’s Hotbox, respectively.
Stream the rework below and download it on DJcity.
Related: Watch James Hype’s October Quick Mix
Watch James Hype’s Quick Mix for October
After launching the series in September, DJcity UK‘s James Hype has returned with a new UK-inspired quick mix. The video features four minutes of house tracks, some of which are blended with hip-hop and grime acapellas.
Tracklist:
1. Kendrick Lamar ft. Drake – Poetic Justice – Acapella
2. Garreth Maher – Ride On Time
3. Ninetoes & Fatboy Slim – Finder (Hope)
4. Kideko & George Kwali – Crank It
5. Kideko & George Kwali ft. Sweetie Irie & Nadia Rose – Crank It (Woah)
6. Tom Bull – Move On Up
7. Craig David & Sigala – Ain’t Giving Up
8. Martin Ikin & Low Steppa ft. Elisabeth Troy – About Time
9. Malaa – Diamonds
10. Stormzy – Scary
Watch James Hype’s ‘UK Top 20 Mix’
DJcity has enlisted London’s James Hype for a new mix series featuring tracks from DJcity UK’s monthly Top 20 chart. The chart usually consists of house tracks, but hip-hop and grime songs are also included from time to time.
Tracklist:
1. Kanye West ft. Post Malone & Ty Dolla $ign – Fade
2. Jack Beats – Work It
3. Motez ft. Scrufizzer – The Vibe
4. Giggs ft. Donaeo – Lock Doh
5. Mandal & Forbes – Shake
6. Offaiah – Trouble
7. Tough Love ft. Ginuwine – Pony (Jump On It)
Related: DJcity UK’s Top 20 Most Downloaded Tracks of August 2016
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