These are four words that describe DJ James, a solid 20 plus year veteran of the Bay Area DJ industry. Whether it’s a nightclub/bar, wedding, corporate event, dance or any type of show, DJ King James’ versatility as a professional DJ and MC can accommodate any occasion.
Anyone can play just play music, but DJing is a lot more than that. A product of the early era Bay Area mobile DJ scene, King James learned the art of mixing at the young age of 12 years old. This is where he spent his weekends as a roadie (someone who is an assistant and carries equipment around for DJs) learning different music genres, developing and sharpening his DJ skills.
If you ask him what his favorite type of music is, he would reply with “What is yours?”. His love for music in general can be seen in the spectrum of events he has done. He’s shared the stage with artist ranging from hip hop legends like Doug E Fresh, to R&B legends like Montell Jordan, to house legends like Morgan Page, to island reggae sensation Anuhea, to pop stars like Jon B.
He has played countless corporate events for well known companies including: Bank of America, People Magazine, Kaiser Permanente, Google, Intel, and huge iconic brands such as Nike. It could be an elegant event such as a wedding or a professional event such as a tech conference. Maybe it’s a family-oriented company holiday event or a crazy night on the town at the local nightlife spot. It could even be a surprise birthday party for an all star Major League Baseball player. Event professionals have put their trust in DJ James to lay the foundation for them for many years because it all starts with the music!
Reviews
This review is long overdue! DJ James did my wedding last August in Healdsburg and was fantastic. He was (and is) very professional and courteous from beginning to end. I was not as prepared as I wanted to be music wise and he rolled with it which was very helpful as wedding planning ain't easy. More importantly, he got the dance floor rocking. Many of my guests told me afterwards they loved the DJ. Book this guy if you can get him!
M. John- Private Residence, Healdburg, CA We had DJ James at our wedding and when I say that he made the night I mean it. We spoke many times throughout the process to go through playlists, the feeling we wanted, songs we love songs we dislike - everything! DJ James understood the feeling we wanted to get across that night and boy did he nail it. Everyone was telling us that this was the BEST DJ they have ever seen. He was fun and lively and read the room. Even when I would ask him to put a song on he would transition on the spot and transition off!
L. Siobhain- Wente Vineyards, Pleasanton, CA DJ James provided the perfect setting and music for my big birthday bash. He was super fun to work with, took time to understand what I wanted for the party and really got the crowd going on the dance floor. James even managed to get teenagers and adults on the dance floor at the same time! I would highly recommend him.
L. Christiane- Private Residence, San Jose, CA