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James Da Barber is a fitting moniker for this former tonsorial artist who provides DLG (Dark Latin Groove) with its rich baritone voice. De Jesus, or James Da Barber as he is more commonly known, is an original member of DLG the worlds hottest Latin recording group. Da Barber is too mundane a label for this creative genius. Whether creating the latest hairstyle, or fashioning lyrics, his artistry shines through. Who can forget the catchy DLG anthem No Morira, No Mori.
Mr. De Jesus is a show business veteran having been a member of the trail blazing hip-hop group Zhiggy. He also was a Sister Soldier regular and was featured with Latin legend Tito Nieves. This Puerto Rican East Harlem (El Barrio) native, grew up with a fine appreciation for Latin music, which he heard daily at home. Latin icons like Johnny Pacheco, Ruben Blades and Grand Combo were regular guests in the De Jesus household. This is not to suggest that they were there in the flesh, but their presence was certainly felt through their music.
Because of his appreciation for and knowledge of Latin music and its rich history, De Jesus is able to make a significant contribution to DLG, which has changed face of Latin Music. Defying category, DLGs music is an amalgam of urban Latino, salsa, reggae and hip-hop. Along with the other members of DLG, De Jesus has taken Latin Music to new heights. He has performed in places that no Latin groups have gone before. DLG artifacts can even be found in the prestigious Smithsonian Institute. Mr. De Jesus is an Emmy Award winner, two-time Grammy nominee and the recipient of a Billboard Music Award. He has appeared in two major motion pictures and was recently seen by millions on the venerable daytime soap opera, Guiding Light. Mr. De Jesus is quite comfortable with the news media and has been interviewed on television countless times. He has made guest appearances on Good Day New York, NBC News, BET, Fox-TV and MTV.