James Gray

James Gray aka Souljay is a dj/producer specialising in deep funky underground house music. Growing up in London, he was inspired by a variety of sounds around him. This ranged from rhythm and blues to soul, jazz, funk, rock, new wave, disco and ultimately, house. From the age of 16 when he bought his first pair of turntables he became immersed in the raw sound of dance music through buying records, and hearing djs in clubs and on pirate radio. A desire to get involved in production soon followed and so initial dabbling on samplers and softwares, courses in production and work in various recording studios, dealing with all genres of music. This experience continues to influence his productions today as he concentrates on djing and his own productions.James has had releases on Revolutionary music, Bassmint, and remixes on Flat Pack Traxx, 3am and Trendy Mullet. Forthcoming releases are to appear on Uni.form, Photo, Tastie, Flat Pack Traxx and Black Crack Records.Most recently playing at 'soda bar', 'bar soho', 'timbuktu', 'dojo lounge', 'the tube' in Bristol, 'snafu' in Aberdeen, 'beduin', 'apt' and 'the rhythm factory' in London and 'the safe house' in Chicago.a