Justin James (music producer)

Justin James Warnock, commonly known by his stage name Justin James (born May 7, 1975), is a Canadian electronic musician, DJ, educator and label owner. He has become an influential part of Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan’s Techno scenes. He is best known for his work with Richie Hawtin’s "Minus" records and Dubfire’s "Sci+Tec" record label, as well for his DJing techno sets making use of laptop computers and digital mixing equipment. In May 2014, James founded his own record label, refused.[1]

Early life

James was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and at the age of two moved to Amherstburg, Ontario, a suburb of across the river from Detroit, the birthplace of techno. His father, James, worked as a manager at Chrysler and his mother, Marie-Claire, worked in various financial institutions. He has one sister, Nicole, who is a teacher. Love of music was introduced at early age in the household. James attended St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School in LaSalle. Upon graduation he studied Communications Studies at the University of Windsor, focusing on film, video, photography and sound production. After earning his degree, James continued his education through teachers college earning his Bachelors of Education from the University of Windsor.

In 2011, his track 'Suck My Soul' was featured in the compilation 'New Horizons' by Richie Hawtin along with several Minus's newcomers. In 2012, the track 'City Club' appears on the CD Mix 'A Transmission' by Dubfire, In 2013, Justin released 'Shallow Dreamer' (Sci+Tec), 'Exchange' (Minus), alongside Jorge Ciccioli and NSound. On May 23, his track 'Song So True' was featured on the MINMAX compilation, consolidating James as an internationally recognized artist.

On July 25, 2015, he performed at Tomorrowland (Boom, Belgium). On October 31 of the same year, he performed at San Bernardino, California for ENTER. LA Escape: All Hallow's Eve. On 2016, he made his debut in The BPM Festival, at The Octopus Recordings Showcase.

Selected discography

ReleaseLabelYear
Space Sleazerefused.2015
Planned DeviationSCI+TEC2015
Not The Curatorrefused.2014
ExchangeMinus2013
Shallow DreamerSCI+TEC2013

Remixes

ReleaseArtistLabelYear
Jack EPFer BRTrapez2016
Prayer EPCarlo RuetzMoonplay Records2016
Anthracite Album RemixesSianOctopus Recordings2015
Meteorite EPJulian JeweilForm2015
Deep SomethingDantiez Saundersonrefused.2015
RestoredMarc HouleMinus2015
Chemtrails EPStone OwlTrapez2013
Letting Go EPHilary WarnerNightlight Records2012

Appears on

ReleaseLabelYear
refused.onerefused.2015
accepted., Vol. 1refused.2014
minMAXMinus2013
Dubfire - A TransmissionSCI+TEC2012
We Get Deeper - Deep & Tech Collection Vol. 6Recovery Tech2012
Colors - Deep & Tech Session 10Recovery Tech2012
Hot N Wet Sampler, Vol. 1Hot N Wet Music2012
University Of Electronic MusicRecovery Tech2012
120 Hz - Techno Selection Vol. 1Recovery Tech2012

[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

References

  1. ↑ "RA: refused - Record Label". residentadvisor.net.
  2. ↑ https://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=18418
  3. ↑ http://liaisonartists.com/artist/justin-james
  4. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/Richie-Hawtin-New-Horizons/release/3426950
  5. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/Various-Dubfire-A-Transmission/release/4694626
  6. ↑ http://www.factmag.com/2013/04/15/minus-announces-minmax-compilation/
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