Introducing DJ James
Professional DJ of over 20 years
Introducing DJ James
James Fisher (stage name DJ James) is a DJ regularly working for Capital Nightlife
Read on to learn a bit more about DJ James and find out if they might be the perfect choice for your party or event!
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DJ James's Musical Specialities
Here are some of the specialist music genres for DJ James - this isn't an exhaustive list - just the areas where this DJ has the widest knowledge and experience
Indie / Alternative Not a genre as such, indie is music produced independently from commercial record labels - often including a DIY element for up-and-coming bands with little capital. Alternative music often describes bands whose roots were in indie production - but many so-called alternative bands and artists come from mainstream labels too. | |
Chart 'Chart' is a catch-all category to mean music that is popular right now and very recently. The kinds of stuff you will hear on BBC Radio 1 and 2, along with commercial stations, and is generally of interest to typical casual listeners / dancers. | |
80s era The 1980s saw the rise of MTV and music videos. Michael Jackson and Madonna were the most powerful musicians during this time. Their videos became a permanent fixture on MTV and gained a worldwide mass audience. Michael Jackson's Thriller album from 1982 is the best-selling album of all time. In the second half of the 1980s teen pop became popular with bands and artists like New Kids on the Block, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, Tommy Page, New Edition, Stacey Q, The Bangles, Madonna, Olivia Newton-John and others. Urban pop acts of the 1980s include Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Deniece Williams. American artists such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, Prince and Janet Jackson ruled the charts throughout the decade and achieved tremendous success worldwide. And then there were the New Romantics like The Human League, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Culture Club, Visage and Soft Cell alongside rock bands like Queen, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Europe, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, Guns N' Roses and the successful comebacks of Aerosmith and Alice Cooper. And the 80's were a rich source of great soul and disco music with Prince, Jermaine Jackson, The Whispers, The S.O.S. Band, Stevie Wonder, Kool & the Gang, Yarbrough and Peoples, Rick James, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dazz Band, Evelyn King, Marvin Gaye, Mtume, DeBarge, Midnight Star, Luther Vandross, Freddie Jackson, Sade, Anita Baker, Teddy Pendergrass, Peabo Bryson. Add with the beginnings of hip hop with Run D.M.C., Beastie Boys, NWA, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Eric B. & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Boogie Down Productions, and Ice T, among others and the 80's truly had something for everybody. | |
Pop A generalist term covering many disparate styles of music though mainly commercial and accessible and easily danced to. Any DJ claiming to specialise in "pop music" in reality has a very wide repertoire suitable for general-purpose mixed age events | |
House A subgenre of electronic music typified by a four-on-the-floor beat and a medium temp, created by DJs remixing disco songs to give them deeper basslines and a mechanical beat. Proponents included Frankie Knuckles, Steve Silk Hurley, Farley Jackmaster Funk and others. | |
Modern R&B Modern R&B combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip hop and electronic music. It typically features drum-machine rhythms, pitch corrected vocals and a smooth vocal arrangement littered with melisma - vocal runs up and down the scale whilst holding a syllable or word. |
Fun Facts about DJ James
We asked DJ James to supply some snippets of information about themselves, just for fun!
What year did you start DJing? 1998 |
Where was your first gig? In a funky London bar! |
How much did you earn from your first gig? £150 - a lot in those days! |
What would be your one favourite type of event? Love them all, but can't beat a fun-packed Wedding |
Who is your favourite commercial DJ? Peter Powell, who would champion lesser know artists |
What is your absolute favourite musical genre? I'm a child of the 80's but have a very eclectic music taste now |
Which song would you send into Room 101? No music should ever disappear forever!! Except perhaps Agadoo... |
Which band or artist would you send into Room 101? Any Z-list celeb who fancies themselves as a singer for 10 minutes |
What was the first record you ever bought? Probably Adam and the Ants |
Who is your favourite musical artist? Too many to mention, admire Bowie though |
Is there a piece of equipment you wish you had never bought? Sadly quite a few, but that's how we perfect our kit! |
What piece of kit do you wish someone would hurry up and invent? The collapsable complete DJ rig that sets-up and folds away by itself! |
What is your all-time favourite lighting effect? Just love lights that are classy rather than cheesy |
What is your favourite brand of PA speaker? Carlsbro make a quality speaker! |
What is the oldest bit of kit in your collection? Me probably! Even though I'm a very young early 40 something! |
What was the most embarassing moment in your DJ career to date? Any time an over-sensitive sound limiter is tripped! |
What do you think is the BEST part of DJing? Making people happy! |
What do you think is the WORST part of DJing? Aggressive drunks! |
Do you have any hobbies other than DJing? I also act and produce, which essentially is a job but feels like a hobby! |
Tell us a SECRET about you! I play 'Stuart' in BBC's Eastenders, not really a secret but quite interesting! |
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