DJ Darryl James

Location:
ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey, US
Type:
DJ
Genre:
R&B / Club / Hip Hop
Site(s):
Label:
Luxor Records, DJ Darryl James Production,DFA Prod
Type:
Indie
Evening @ Webster Hall NYC 3/8/09

Evening @ Webster Hall NYC 3/8/09

Darryl James, Disc Jockey, Remixer and Producer unparalleled is also a master at understanding his audience. He knows how to engage the mood of the crowd and also knows how to “move the crowd”. Perhaps this is why he is able to produce beats that resonate from the bottom up making the fee tap, the fingers snap and the body moves all before the head has realized what has happened. Because of his extraordinary ability to pick hits, he already knows what his listeners want … gives it to them… and keeps them yelling for more. Yet, another weapon in his arsenal is his skill at mixing music in such a unique way that it sends his audience into the stratosphere whether they are grooving on the dance floor, jamming in the car, or relaxing at home.

Darryl James, a Bronx, NY native got his start spinning records at his uncle’s night club at the early age of 16. That is where he gained valuable experience and honed his craft. With natural progression and knowledge, Darryl moved on to Deejay in two of the hottest clubs of the 80’s in New York City; The Red Parrot and The Silver Shadow. Darryl’s skills helped him snag the much coveted position as the main house DJ at the World Famous Bentley’s Night Club for several years.

Deejaying at Bentley’s brought to the attention of radio stations and record companies what the general public had been enjoying for years … Darryl’s artistry of mixing records. In 1991 Darryl began doing Mix Shows for WRKS (98.7 KISS-FM, New York). The following year in addition to KISS-FM he was performing a live broadcast for WBLS (107.5, New York). From 1994 through the Winter of 1998, Darryl blessed the airwaves with is Mix Show on WBLS. He currently displays his mastery of the airwaves on the The After Party on KISS-FM (WRKS 98.7, New York).Saturday mornings from 2am-5am.

Darryl has also broaden his horizon he can also be seen on www.axiomonline.tv via the Archives.

While working, Darryl met and formed a productive work relationship with world renowned Disc Jockey, Todd Terry. This union delivered several hit records on Todd’s dance label, Freeze Records which included “You Make Me Happy” and “Where Do We Go”. Continuing on the creative path Darryl went on to remix various artists, including Jody Watley “When a Man Loves a Woman”, D Mob (featuring Cathy Dennis) “Why”, Janet Jackson “If”, Tony Toni Tone “Ex-Girlfriend”, MN8 “If You Only Let Me In” and Incognito “Where Did We Go Wrong” just to name a few.

In 1994, Darryl James started producing various artists along with Fred McFarlane of Jocelyn Brown, Jenny Burton and Robin S fame.

This partnership proved to be the one that would produce the unforgettable sound of their new artist, Dennis Taylor. Dennis’ catchy hit “Enough is Enough” is just one of the reasons why Darryl and Fred are becoming producers to watch. Their R&B, dance and funk inspired cuts “Here I Am” and “Just When” from Dennis’ upcoming album is sure to become an audience favorite.

As Darryl continues to put his spin on music and produce records that keep the crowd jumping, we can expect to be caught up in his world for a long time … and LOVING IT!

REVIEW
Spirit of House

Kem "Love Calls" (Darryl James Remixes)(Jellybean Soul Records CD Promo)

Kem has been a favorite for remixers in recent months, resulting in various splendid reworkings floating around on CD-R - gladly Jellybean Soul picked the best of them up for a proper release. Following up the Marlon D & Groove Assassin and Scott Wozniak remixes of "Heaven" are the Darryl James remixes of "Love Calls" that give this beautiful song a soulful four-to-the-floor re-rub built around a groovy backdrop that is enriched with a warm melodic orchestration harmonizing perfectly with the passionate vocals.

Jaheim "Never" (Darryl James Vocal Remix)(CD-R)

The beautiful slow jam "Never" is the first single from Jaheim's forthcoming album "Making of a Man" (expected for a late 2007 release) which has been reworked by none other than Darryl James who gives it a soulful makeover featuring melodic keys and a lovely guitar that harmonize perfectly with the passionate vocals by Jaheim, all nicely arranged over a smooth yet fierce backing

Justin Timberlake & Beyonce "Until the end of time" (DFA Remix)(FallOut Records CD Promo)

Darryl James and Fred McFarlane once more give a beautiful r&b song a splendid reworking for the soulful house heads, this time being a duet courtesy of Justin Timberlake and Beyonce titled "Until the end of time". Their interpretation keeps the magic of the vocals alive, with the smooth yet driving groove and melodic keys creating an uplifting feeling perfect to dance to.

Amp Fiddler featuring Corrine Bailey Rae "If I Don't"
(Darryl James Remix)(CD-R)

"If I Don't" is the current single release lifted from Amp Fiddlers 2006 long player "Afro strut" (which just has been getting a re-release with a renewed track listing). Darryl James takes on this beautiful r&b song that features a soulful vocal courtesy of guest artist Corinne Bailey Rae and reworks it into an organic, smoothly groovin' house affair full of wonderful melodies that is spreading a laidback feeling.

Eliane Elias "Secrets" (DFA Remix)(CD-R)

"Segredos (Secrets)" is taken from Eliane Elias longplayer "Around the city" (released in autumn of last year). The original is a mellow, organic affair on a downtempo tip that is spreading a laidback feeling. DFA take this beautiful song to the dancefloor by adding a smooth, yet deeply storming groove and wonderful keys to it, while preserving the organic vibe and keeping it laidback.

P Diddy "Tell me" / "Last nite" (DFA Remix)(FallOut Records 12")

Darryl James and Fred McFarlane coming up with a hot two tracker,
taking on two songs from P Diddy's latest longplayer "Press play". The
chosen tracks are "Tell me" featuirng Christina Aguilera and "Laste nite"
featuring Keisha Cole who both have been given the DFA re-rub featuring
warm melodic keys over bouncing beats that give these reworking a groovy
feeling.

Eliane Elias "Runnin'" (DFA Remix)(FallOut Records
CD Promo)

DFA strike again with their subtle reworking of the beautiful the bossa
nova tinged "Runnin'" by Eliane Elias (taken from her "Around the city"
album released in autumn last year). Their take of "Runnin'" stays true
to the original and keeps the vibe alive whilst transforming it for the
dancefloors by adding a groovy'n'soulful house beat and warm melodic
instrumentation to it.

Ty Black "Tru Love" (DFA Remix)(Jellybean Soul Records CD Promo)

Stacey Mallory and Ty Black continue their successful collaboration
with "Tru love", a fierce production by Stacey Mallory featuring a passionate
vocal performance by Ty Black, with DFA providing a set of irresistible
mixes which are built around a groovy percussion enriched groove and
feature a wonderful instrumentation including a jazzy xylophone solo alongside
warm melodic keys.

Corinne Bailey Rae "Put your record on (DFA Remix)

After reworking "Like a star" by british blues & soul sensation Corinne Bailey Rae
for the dancefloor, Darryl James now takes on her so far biggest hit "Put your records on".
He delivers a ten minute long, epic reworking that is built around a smoothly thumpin' groove and features outstanding keys and a lovely organ ride alongside the sensual vocals and acoustic guitar from the original.

* Credits

Musical Solution presents BPM featuring Pete Simpson "Sing it" (ReelGroove Records CD Promo)

On "Sing it", Musical Solution team up with singer Pete Simpson to deliver a soulful house masterpiece featuring an outstanding vocal that comes your way in a variety of breath taking mixes. First up is John Mateo whose vocal is a smooth laidback affair full of wonderful melodies, while the dub gets way deeper and takes the track to the underground floors with a pumpin' feel and captivating chords. Label head Greg Dorban's interpretation is masterly orchestrated and oozes with its classy soul-funk flavors, while Central Avenue deliver peak time magic on their 'Club Dub' that features catchy synths over a resistless bumpy groove. Last but not least there is Darryl James' reworking that gives the track an organic feel, keeping the vibe deep and soulful.

Discography

Zaki Ibrahim ~ Love Like

Zaki Ibrahim ~ Money

Darryl James ~ Samurai

Syleena Johnson ~ I Believe In Love

T Pain Ft. Chris Brown ~ Freeze

Estelle Ft. Cee ~ Pretty Please

Monique Bingham ~ Wont Stop

Joi Cardwell ~ My People

Erotika ~ Berimbau

Darryl James ~ The Beginning

Jaheim ~ Never

Amp Fiddler & Corinne Bailey Rae ~ If I Don't

Justin Timberlake Ft. Beyonce ~ Until The End

Musiq ~ Teach Me

Erotika ~ I Luv The Way

R Kelly ~ "My Africa"

Robin Thicke Feat Faith Evans ~ "Get it Together"

Elaine Elias ~ Secrets

Elaine Elias ~ Runnin'

P Diddy Feat Christina Aguilera ~ Tell Me

Stacy Mallory Feat Ty Black ~ True Love

P Diddy Feat Keisha Cole ~ Last Nite

Corinne Bailey Rae ~ Put Your Record On

Stevie Wonder ~ I Love You

Corinne Bailey Rae ~ Like A Star

Anthony Hamilton ~ Can't Let Go

Charlie Wilson ~ No Words

Ne Yo ~ So Sick

Avant ~ 4 Minutes

Lil Kim ~ Whoa

Urban Mystiq ~ I Refuse

Raheem Da Vaughn ~ Believe

R Kelly ~ Trapped Pt 1

Raheem Da Vaughn ~ You

Mink ~ Glory of Life

Fabulous ~ Baby

Fish Go Deep ~ Battery Man

Kierra "Kiki" Sheard ~ You Don't Know

John Legend ~ Ordinary People

Jill Scott ~ Whatever

Brandy ~ Who is She

Gerald Levert ~ Ain't It Funny

Tamia ~ Still

Angie Stone ~ Stay for a While

Patti Labelle Feat. Carlos Santana ~ When You Smile

Alicia Keys ~ Diary

Kem ~ Love Calls
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