James Hype Live from Los Angeles, CA
There's always that one bloke at a house gig who thinks DJing is an Olympic sport, furiously watching the decks to make sure the DJ is 'actually doing something.' James Hype is basically catnip for these guys, serving up enough fader-flicking and jog-wheel spinning to keep the tech-bros mesmerized for hours. The James Hype Live from Los Angeles, CA studio session is a high-octane, sweat-drenched masterclass in technical showmanship. The James Hype Live from Los Angeles, CA tracklist is a hyperactive, 70-track marathon. Averaging 126.5 BPM, this James Hype live set is completely frantic, bouncing through the Rominimal and tech-house spectrum using 12A and 7A keys.
He relies on a 45% low-end and 43% mid-range balance, using his signature hyper-fast mixing, looping, and acapella mashups to keep the energy utterly relentless. The selections are a brilliant mix of cheeky nostalgia and driving club tools. Throwing in The Porn Kings' "Up to No Good" is a hilarious, brilliant nod to the 90s, while the Juanito Remix of Aaron H-Smith's "Satara" keeps the modern groove locked. Solardo & Eli Brown's "XTC" is a certified weapon in his hands.
It’s a completely mad ride from the first beat. Launching with an unreleased weapon as the opening track, Hype never takes his foot off the gas. Hearing Da Hool's "Meet Her at the Loveparade" get sliced and diced creates absolute scenes, ultimately winding down to a surprisingly chilled closing track, Route 8's "Relaxed".