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Bobby & Steve & James Ratcliff ft. Kenny Bobien

James and the boys have just signed "This Must Be Love" to Blaze Imprints - watch out for more news!

www.djfloy.nr

James has provided a dj mix for DJ Floy's internet radio show. Check out www.djfloy.co.nr for more...

Soul On The Beach - Clevelander Hotel, Miami

James will be playing alongside top names such as Bobby & Steve, Brian Tappert, John Julius Knight, Terry Hunter, David Harness and Jamie Lewis.  The Event will also feature PA's by Barbara Tucker, Susu Bobien and Anorld Jarvis. Hope to see you there!

reMIXED suSU

James has mixed a compliation from quality UK dance label suSU.  Featuring unreleased remixes from the suSU catalogue and a value busting 2 cd package, in the shops now...

available from: www.amazon.co.uk

Time - collaboration with Ann Saunderson

James has co-written a funky vocal number with Ann Saunderson of Inner City!  Produced for Blazing Soul in the UK check out the finished article in audio samples...

Salsoul Maestro Leroy Burgess

James and Bobby & Steve are currently working on a hot new version of a funk / groove gem.  Featuring never heard before vocal takes from the orginal artist, and an instantly recognisable groove... Mike Pato of Reel People does the business on keys solo...

Reese Project ft. Paulus Randolph

see www.traxsource.com

James and Bobby & Steve's remix of "This Means That" is now available on traxsource.com - and has made it's way to the top of the download chart!  Support for this track has come from far and wide - get your copy here.

Bah Samba - Far Away

James has put the finishing touches to a remix of latin soul outfit Bah Samba's "Far Away" (Now released on BKO.) The original down tempo percussion grooves meld with deep house back beats, rhodes, guitars and sax.  Taken from the new album, Bah Samba4 on BKO records - don't miss the full band on tour!

Ultra Naté / Blaze - see traxsource.com

James and Bobby & Steve have just completed a remix of Ultra Naté´s, "Wonderful Place " and boy, are they lovin´ the result! Originally penned and produced by Blaze for their "Keep Hope Alive" collaboration album, their new version injects latin soul, swinging afro drums and sax and flute by none other than Nathan Haines. Due to be accompanied by mixes from The Fanatics soon.

Takin´ U Back - see www.traxsource.com

Takin´ U Back featuring Tommy Blaize is James´ latest solo offering and is released on suSU records now. The 12" features the full length underground smash original version as well as the funky flavoured Urban Groove Remix. "One the best things to come from SuSu in a while! Nice and bouncy production, great vocal, well written, well balanced. Both mixes are good, but the guitar solo steals it for me in the UG remix." - Richard Earnshaw.

Deeper In Love - see www.traxsource.com

The long anticipated club sensation featuring the queen of house divas, Barbara Tucker and the UK´s very own Bryan Chambers is here! Since showcasing in Miami 2004 the instantly recognisable bass line has rarely been left out of a set. Original funky version and deeper Latin Dub are included on the 12" which made it into the top reaches of the DJ Magazine Hype Chart.

Makin' It With You with Tommy Blaize

Funky heavyweight drums and guitar drop the groove over Tommy Blaize and James' new vocal workout.  Hot off the desk - listen to a clip in the audio samples page. *Now available on Zoo Groove Stereo and Defected Connected 03 & suSU compliation club suSU 2.*

new bargrooves web site

Bargrooves launch their fantastic new look web site - check out james' page here. (link to James' page on the right.)

Zoo Groove Stereo DJ Agency

Showcasing some of the hottest and most in-demand DJ talent on the London soulful house circuit, the Zoo Groove Stereo DJ agency is now online for worldwide bookings. Visit www.zoogroovestereo.com for details.

bargrooves

James is a a resident dj for bargrooves and will be playing at events and tours, with guest mixes on Galaxy FM.  Bargrooves make sophisticated deep house available to a wider audience.  see www.bargrooves.com for more info.

In My Heart

The Zoo boys have completed a brand new production with James. Written by Bobby and featuring the sublime vocal talents of Pete Simpson, the latest Zoo Groove is a fusion of guitars licks from Mark Johns, bass by Julian Crampton and rhodes laid down by Tommy Blaze in classic style.

Past, Present & Future Album - Out Now!

A Collection of Soul, Disco, Boogie & Soulful House celebrating 20 years of DJ´ing & promoting events worldwide. Undertaken at urbangroove towers, this timeless mix is out now on double CD as well as unmixed DJ friendly limited edition 12".
Buy this album now>>