I started following you when I saw your DJ sounds video. I then booked you the following year for a beach club in Tenerife that I worked in. I unfortunately due to a family situation didn't get chance to stay and meet you and watch the set but all the staff thanked me after for booking you saying it was the set of the summer. Being following your rise to the top ever since. You deserve everything and more. Keep up the good work.

@JamesHype

5 ай бұрын

that's dope, i remember the club! Thankyou mate

@MV______

5 ай бұрын

Send me your IG or FB

@maryjohn1416

5 ай бұрын

Like ure sound.give praise where its due

@ssmbl

4 ай бұрын

i'll be on tenerife late april, i just wanted to let you know, okay?

I started DJing when I was 14 years old. I had to leave it behind to attend university. However, in 2020, when the pandemic hit, I was going through some tough times. One morning, while having breakfast, a DJ set of yours appeared in my recommendations. Before that moment, I used to think that DJs simply transitioned from one track to another. But you inspired me to reconnect with music and DJing. As a result, I found emotional healing and a renewed sense of purpose. Thank you for showing the authentic joy and fulfillment that DJs can bring. Te amo, James Hype!

James, your dedication to preserving and innovating the DJ culture is truly commendable! With over 40 years of experience in the field, I deeply appreciate the fresh energy and techniques you inject into the booth. Thank you for keeping the spirit alive!

@matthenley3886

4 ай бұрын

Innovating?

Proud to say that I pulled this transition off at a wedding last year. When I posted it on my IG page, Tita commented and tagged you to watch. Thank you for the inspiration brother. 🙏🏼

That’s one thing I get tons of comments on: my technical dj skills. I can honestly say that my “skills” come from the fact that I’m at the point now where I am just watching my fingers play, versus making them play. There’s definitely a difference. I have never seen the video you speak of but the snippet you played is how I do transitions. I’ve only watch two of your videos , but I look forward to more. I’ve been djing for 21 years and I am a dj’s dj. When it’s good, it’s good, and I always love hearing about what other DJs are up to. Peace through music, keep the music alive. ❤

I started following you when youtube recommended me the "Get Closer: UK" video. Even with the begginer DJ experiencie I have, I could appreciate the complexity and love you put into your mixes, they realy are a whole other level. I loved the style of showing close ups of your CDjs so any inexperienced like me can learn new techniques just by watching you. You really are an inspiration to me. Thank you.

Big greetings from Poland, great respect for using Polish music in your sets, songs that are real classics for people who listened to this music at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

I knew I had seen something special, something like nothing I'd seen before, when I first saw you online. I started learning to dj and you were a big inspiration. Then I got into music production and moved away from DJing for a while, but hearing you talk about it gives goosebumps and I am wanting to do both! Thanks for not keeping your ideas a secret... you're a legend.

for me as a DJ plep and knowing nothing about it, but reading all the comments like: "connor mc gregor of DJing" and something like that... know it makes sense... its not about being a great technical professor or releasing awesome toplist tracks... its a symphony of finding your style and give it a delivery, with motion, and hit the nerve of the time, with all possibilities you have and keep doing it, keep doing it, keep doing it, improve, repeat, improve, repeat. and yes... first time I saw you was in a clip and it stunned me too... but the people wich focusing on writing bad comments influenced me and got me to see you and your art as something boring, non creative... why I just allowed them to stop me from enjoying? because I was like them... knowing how something is working didnt mean you get what it means to have the passion to do it and make it your own. thank you for this video... very inspiring...

53 y old Dj from Belgium here, Dj'ed far more than 10K hours. Been playing since I was 16 and started playing before CD even existed... really..... In that almost 40Y of DJ'ing there have been only few DJ's that I appreciated for their skills..... This actual "trick" was the first time I heard/saw you. Since that time i was a HUGE (Read is as Trump woud do) fan of you. You are so far ahead of these pre-mix DJ's today, so technical, musical superior, .... I am looking forward to seeing/hearing you live before I retire.... Keep doing what you are doing James. Never change.

Can't believe that was 5 years ago! I started watching your lockdown mixes and knew you were destined for something special. Fair play to you mate, it didn't fall on your lap, you worked for it 🔥

I love that you've created your own style of tricks that actually work to hype the club. That's the key. Too many DJs try to do things that work online but it's just not the same. You've inspired me to push myself the same way.

Your transitions and mix techniques is what made me interested in you. So happy I got to see you live this year in Dallas at StereoLive! Thank you, James!

Your videos and shorts make me wanna dj again everytime I'm down and when I get the feeling it's pointless to invest such an amount of money and time to prepare sets. Thank you so much. Keep it up!

Still remember getting that 3rd place on tita lau's remix comp, that was YEARS back. Been following your career for a long time bro, and u 100% deserve everything u have achieved. Super hard working artist and a great dude overall! Its always crazy to think that your name was once an unknown name to the world.

I started off not liking you so much. But...like everything I do; if I don't like something, I continually give it chances to teach me perspectives. You have done so my man. I enjoy your energy most of all. You keep it up, all the time. I know how hard this is..... especially on days you are feeling the dreaded negatives of life. Well done brother.

@NonnyStrikes

5 ай бұрын

I gotta add this in too because it's VITAL info for people like you (might already know it, I"m sure) but, being a musician first hand before djing... it's CRAZY. My first week in djing EVER, which was december of 2022 (unreal it's been a full year and 3 months already)...I had DJ's asking me "why do you use different tempo ranges for all your songs?" 1. There is a myth that mixing low and high tempo sound like dogshit. 2. Most dj's don't understand beat patterns or BPM in general. (mind blowing) 3. Most dj's haven't touched a musical instrument to the degree of "Intermediate or beyond" SO the conclusion is...have FUN. Don't limit yourself... I think that's what keeps bringing me back to you HYPE. You see this vision, you understand you can't stop trying things and pushing the unknown into reality! Lets get it! It should be a community .... in fact ... I feel around 09, 10, the music that was played at festivals left major gaps for others to REMIX and edit, because they knew we could feed off each other! That's what music is. US.

James-- my greatest respect to you. You managed to push the equipment beyond what it was originally intended for. Keep up the great work bro!!

Kudos! Took a 'normal' transition to form a whole new style and world of DJing - and when you put it like that, opens up a whole new world of possibilities for the future!

Actually djs used to do tricks and things not just before it could go viral on social media, but before social media as well.

I also discovered you from that transition video and I've been following you since then. Your style of DJing is so creative and you completely changed the game. Love your work mate 🔥

I’ll be honest the daft punk/transition is incredible but I think the what made it viral is your interactions and the way you presented it to the crowd. I’m going through the DDT James hype mixing skills course and it’s the same the way you present it. Very engaging.

James, thank you for not just riding the fame wave for that trick, and instead remaining a musical soul and developing your mixing further once realised it's something novel to most people.

There's no way James Hype runs out of music during his sets these days! ❤ You're my alarm, my HYPE for the day. "I Won't Let Go"

found you from that transition and admittedly copied it for my sets for a while there too, as a mashup artist the two songs aren't exactly in key and it used to drive me up the wall but it honestly doesn't matter in the context it was being used. followed and watched in awe for the last few years at the tricks you do, gives me old school DMC vibes "real djing" and I'm all for it

Another amazing tips from James hype!!🔥🔥

Thank you for the share. It's amazing what you do with that controller and I practice every day and dj as much as a can, but I stopped to post this, lol. Keep on flyin' man!! Respect!

I started listening to him in 2018, and during quarantine too, I love it when he releases house tracks, Latin house, tech house and a multitude of styles in the set, I'm happy with how things are going well for you, james hype

The second I saw the title I knew the exact video, I remember watching in 2018 and being hella impressed. All these years later you're still innovating, keep it up!

Came across you and your transitions during the first covid lockdown and then again because of DJ Carlo breaking down wh'ts happening during this transition. That made me want to try it myself and finally get some hardware instead of using a Laptop with mouse and generic DJ Software. Luckily enough I received some money back for flights that got cancelled because of covid and bought the first DJ controller. After getting used to the hardware and trying "James Hype Transitions" with different genres I realized I had to upgrade to bigger/better equipment, as I only had a 2 channel XDJ RR. And here I am today - an almost 38 years old beginner (at least I call myself that) who is regularly enjoying to stream for just a bunch of followers - and of course for myself - and finally applied for club gigs to gain some more experience. You (and covid tbh) played a big part in it. Thank you for the inspiration. =)

I actually found about you with that One More Time clip, I remember I was watching some other DJ doing it and showing how to do it in KZread (Carlo Atendido maybe?) I remember it was during lockdown and I always loved the idea of DJing so after seeing that video I said: Dude, this is so cool. And I bought a DJ Mixer the next day. I don't DJ Professionally but I do at home sometimes and at some clubs my family own just for fun (Can't compare home speakers with clubs ones ahaha), I always try to incorporate your techniques in some way or another because they are just fun to do and amazing to hear. Maybe one day I'll DJ professionally and all of it thanks to your dedication and skills!

@In_love_with_music

4 ай бұрын

Yea it was Carlo Atentifo ....that guy is sick on decks...would love to see james and him om festival

This is an excellent reminder that preparation and determination are powerful tools for success, particularly for aspiring DJs. Thank you James 💛

Yup, we were doing the NM Electronic music festival and a party called Cruze right before lock down. Didn't stop though, we were still Djing outdoors, poping up at parks, green space zones. We checked you out and knew you were gonna be large! 🙌

great ending question. after cdjs, I decided to DJ directly from Ableton, moving away from the one to two approach. which I absolutely love that style of DJing as well! your journey is inspiring brother

Dope video bro. I remember seeing that one more time to losing it transition and I was like damn thats lit. My kids who are 4 & 3 love your Ferrari track.

I've been following you since the lockdown in 2020 when you uploaded various clips of your DJ sets to KZread. From there I never stopped following you and learning from you. When I heard you play live for the first time at the Drop Club in Lucca I was truly speechless, I've never heard anything like it. And I thank you again for putting the photo of us together in your Instagram story of you autographing my t-shirt outside the club🫶🏻🙏🏻

One of the most inspirational and down-to-earth DJs going today

I'm going to have to get that course! it's so cool to hear your story man, leaning into your strengths and leveraging to go beyond is an inspiration i hope to follow.

Respect for how you got to where you are mate. Well done.

Good to hear the back story mate and good inspiration to level up your creativity! All the best!

..you are so honest and so real, real sagittarius...❤ respect

You re such an inspiration. Thank you for the music!

I remember the first time I saw that clip and was an instant hook. Big fan of your music since 2018. Wish you tour around South America sometime soon. Best regards from Pucon, Chile.

I seen my first set of yours EDC 2021 I believe it was and I was instantly hooked on your music. Keep up the good work and music.

You just gave me a lot of knowleadge in this video James. As a begginer, I just realize that it's important to find and master your own way to become a pro. When the extraordinary becomes the normal to you, it's because you are a real master. Thanks my man!

I started following you after the release of "More Than Friends" and have been following your journey ever since. Dude, words can't express how much I loved the "This Is Real DJing" Series. Keep inspiring James!

I follow you about 6 years and i start djing following your videos and lives and bro, i think you are the king of technical djing and after i see you for the first time in Sondrio Italy at Dreamland festival I found the courage to get involved and for this I have to thank you because you are the reason why I still DJ. SO THANK YOU BEAST

I found your mixes during lockdown and I especially loved this one video of you playing at Printworks. I'm in the US so I figured since you toured mostly in europe that I would never get to see a set of yours live. I've been a fan for years and finally, this past new years eve I was able to see you play Our House. You even played my favorite song of yours at the very end, I Was Lovin' You TS7 remix. It's really surreal when you have the moment of realization that your favorite DJ is playing right in front of you and nowhere else in the world. Hope to see you again soon, I know you like playing echostage so I'll definitely be there when you return

@JamesHype

5 ай бұрын

🙏🏻 thankyou

@stutones

5 ай бұрын

I found you through your lockdown streams - loved the eclectic mix of tunes and really pleased for your success. I follow your vlogs - love them! Obviously you had lots of hard work to get to that point but well done, great work! I actually bought your DJ course when it first came out to learn more complex technical mixing, really recommended to anyone considering it!

I discovered you in 2019 and when the pandemic hit , i saw all your dj sets and you are a role model to me , I’m a dj too and i just got my first big festival booking ever , i learned your consistency and dedication and everything is possible, i saw you live in edc Mexico and that was so amazing to see one of my inspirations in real life , keep going James

I’m 51 1 year into it love it ! Always stay real! Love these videos

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again! We lost Avicii and he chose James Hype to keep the torch going! You’re mixes are spiritual and motivating

So good to see a real dj pushing boundaries

You’ve inspired me after I saw your DDJ400 video 3-4yrs ago. I ended up snagging one & have been using it since. I’ve now upgraded to a FLX10 & DJing weekly in DC clubs. I wish you’d come to SoundCheck again. That set was fire.

James, I have to say thank you because with your DJ sets, your videos and your charisma, you helped me in a difficult period, to resume the art of DJING and production and not to give up! now I have some songs out, some already published and I'm improving my way of mixing, to try to cross big stages one day. Thank you for sharing your accomplishments with your audience! they are very inspiring

The first time I listened to you was one time I heard of your Hotline Bling Remix in the Radio at midnight, for me it was sick that remix, and later in 2020 I discovered u again with the Streamings, it's amazing how you show the next level of dijing 👏👏

Coming to see you at Creamfields can’t wait!!! Keep it real man!

I was right there in the early years, always loving the "James Hype Remix" inserted in a mix.

OMG - flicking the fader between a perennial dance classic and a hard drop... genius... if only you had a good videographer to translate the musical emotion to something visceral that worked on TikTok! Love you man.

@james Back in the lockdown i saw some of your videos when you were livestreaming music. I always got my laptop and went to Cafeterias etc just to enjoy my coffee while listening to you. And at that point i decided. Seeing the live chat at the livestreams and how they were enjoying the music going crazy, the way of you "Dj'ing", the tricks everything inspired me. I decided that i want to become a DJ because playing music for people to dance and have fun is a unique feeling. At this point i would like to thank you for everything James. For the inspiration, the impact that you had on me as a DJ (even if i am still unkown here) and your unique style in everything. You are amazing, keep going and keep creating new "Ways" of Dj'ing!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Hard work pays off! Hats off to you for pushing it for the last decade or so. Well deserved!

This is my favourite Hype video. So far. Background info and story. Awesome

Awesome video, thanks James! You really inspire the whole Dj community!

First track I’ve heared of you was Dancing and I really liked it. Started following you and watch out for ur releases so I could get them first and play them here in the Netherlands. I remember when you released Ferrari so well. essentially everyone liked that song. Started hearing it on radios few weeks later. What I like about you is that next to just being a good dj and producer, you also show an unfiltered no bullshit way how you do the tricks and how you produce and that is super rare. I wanna thank you for that because getting that knowledge can really help people with a similar dream as you had out.

I first saw you mixing with the lock down mixes live on the street. I loved them, seeing how people react, little party´s people dancing. I would love to see that back one day. You are the best DJ now in the scene I think James. Keep on going.

I agree with you that it’s an fairly ordinary clip in terms of technical ability ( no disrespect) but part of the popularity was probably due to the fact that most djs playing tech house can’t/don’t use the faders to cut/chop up tracks so to a certain audience it probably seems new/exciting/technical even though it isn’t really. Bad Boy Bill was doing this with house music 25 years ago and Dave Clarke was doing it with techno/Electro 25 years ago.

Yes I still remember when the video of that transition went viral and it was an eye opener to me. You inspired me to get interested into DJing, and many more. Big respect and please keep up your honest and real approach. It is highly appreciated.

@JamesHype

5 ай бұрын

thank you

You a real inspiration man

I'm not sure when, but in a sunday morning during the lockdown, one of you lives starts on you tube, playing super lover - turn me on x rosala, that intro whith the perfect mix and super creative trick hits me like a bomb. Than i found One More Time x losing it, instantly became a fan. You´re the best DJ in the world by far, keep inspiring people, keep creative, keep real.

Would love to see you do some of your Open Format mixing that you have talked about doing back in the Day before you moved over to just spinnin House.

Mate, I've probably given that clip at least 1000 views and its dope every single time 🎉

Good luck to you I’m trying to take it to the next level by playing the way I play instead of worrying about being perfect in my mixes , as a old dj I’m just as passionate about playing now as I was in 1989🔈

Big Up James! Your videos have definitely been an inspiration for me. Can't wait for Wild to drop!

like many others I started seeing your video of one more time and losing it in the lockdown, thanks to you I developed a great passion and now I also DJ in clubs, I will never stop thanking you, I can't wait to come and listen to you James, I'm waiting for you from Italy

Slept on the hype until 4 months ago, been truly inspired. Since got MacBook, ableton live (soon to be max for them mad lead synths on granulator) and Ddjs ordered. Keep smashing it👊🏻

Funny that you start with 'how I got lucky' and share the work you've put into it. People love to see the result, but tend to forget the process! Thanks for sharing! edit: fan since your famous kitchen (and sometimes garage) streams!

2:16 thank you for all you post I’m now learning to remix in my sets and I’m shit but I’m doing it 2:51

2020 is when I first heard of and started following you! Amazing journey!

I wouldve believed you if the story was: Wife: "Do that thing you did on me but on the DJ deck"

I learned how to James Hype before James Hype was the James Hype he is now, and God damn, did it do wonders for me. These tricks were especially new and fresh in the countries I performed in. Now, thanks to how talented he is, James is known throughout the world and this sort of DJing is rightfully attributed to him everywhere. I hope he and other artists continue pushing the boundaries for me to learn from and "borrow" 😉.

I never use 🔥emoji but I make for you livesets an exception

@JamesHype

5 ай бұрын

haha brilliant, glad to have your emoji exclusivity!

I've listened mainly to Hardcore, Frenchcore and Hardstyle for the last 20 years or so. Gabber, Speedcore etc when the opportunity is there. I started listening to James Hype a couple of years back now and I'll be seeing him in London next month for the first time. Got to say thank you for the music You've definitely mellowed me out a bit😂

Ferdinands field was insane, was my first festival where i saw your show and got the opportunity for so much great shows afterwards. Thanks for the get closers in London🙏 see you soon in miami. Greetings from Germany 🙌

Listening to the transition now and really realizing it's a very basic trick between two great songs but they don't match at all in vibe, and the transition does 'em no justice either, lol

Gosh man you took me down memory lane. Ive been following you before more than friends. Youve inspired me loads ❤

I discovered you through your dj sounds show set. Been studying every second of it. You change worlds James, thank you.

POV ur watching this after doing that exact transition 2 days ago

gracias por tu sabiduria !!!!!!!!! saludos dede Argentina

James, thank you so much for sharing your process at Ableton! I was struck by the fact that you write many of your tracks on the plane and on the road with headphones, and then immediately play them in the club! It would be great if you recorded a video about what you pay attention to during mixing and mastering so that your tracks sound well balanced in the club at high volume. 🙏 ⚡ 🎧 🎶

I remember you at Funkybox (£1 Shots!) ... such an inspiration mate, Thankyou and keep it up 🙌

I have no idea why your channel starting appearing in my feed, but I watched this anyway. Awesome thing man! Hard work sometimes really pays if you just put time and effort into it.

I saw you live for the first time last year at the Echelon festival in Bad Aibling (Germany) and I have to admit that one of the reasons I went to that festival was James Hype. You have to experience how this genius plays on four decks at the same time. Your set was insane ❤

That transition brought me to DJing aswell :D Thanks James! 😎🤙

Great video - well put in an authentic and honest way. Well done bru!

YES!!! I saw the video of that sick transition and I was amazed by it because it was the most incredible one I'd ever seen. I didn´t know who were you at that time but I think that's how I started to follow you. This is a beautiful DJ story and explains a lot. Keep up the fantastic work. Let me know when you come back to Buenos Aires again. Last time I didn´t know my favorite DJ was playing in my city when I was right there. Good luck, see you sometime

My first encounter with James Hype was like a 3 deck mini mix video on your YT like from 8 years ago, got me hooked :) Big Love James! You came a long way

The art of a skilled transition is what sets an ok dj apart from a mad scientist of a dj! You and Laidback Luke have been the prime example of the mad scientist!

I keep telling people you DJ'd Liverpool and no one believes me. Glad you put this out. 😂

It’s the hours of practice and playing live that makes the difference there is no short cut 👌 great video James

I love that you make it a point to state that the tricks you do on the decks need to "Make sense on the dancefloor." I feel that all too often I encounter DJ sets where the DJ Starts scratching for like a minute or longer, and while they may be highly competent at scratching, I can't remember one time in my 20+ years of DJing and party going where myself or anyone I was with at the time felt that their display of scratching actually boosted the crowds excitement level, but rather actually negatively impacted the energy in the room or with the crowd. I'm not saying electronic music DJ's shouldn't scratch, what I'm saying are you doing it in service to the dancefloor, or in service of you own ego. There's even international touring acts that miss that distinction. So it's so nice to hear someone, especially at your level, who actually understands that concept and isn't so full of themselves where they lose that sense of objectivity. And please dont take that last part to man that I think you are full of yourself, I don't but I've definitely encountered some artists who were, and quite often when those ones get dropped off at the airport the conversation usually goes a little something like "Yo, they're a big name in the underground electronic music scene, and that ego is way too big for the niche of a scene this is even on a global scale to warrant that diva shit."

I love you bro been following you from the start. you are just so passionate about what you are doing.

I remember you back on twitter, around 2015/2016, I had a radio show online and I remember seeing you on twitter and thinking, "whos this guy" because I starting seeing you pop up a lot. I might have sent you a dm asking for a guest mix for my show but got nothing back. I think I had more followers than you at the time and just moved on. Fast forward 8 years and you've blown up and I barely dj any more. Congratulations on what you've achieved, you deserve it. Who does this?