James Canning has been one of the foundations of the Underground Music scene in QLD for the past 7 years seeing him DJ along side a diverse array of acts such as Kenny Dope Gonzalez, DJ Hyper & B.L.I.M, DJ Dee Kline, 2Dogs, The Resin Dogs, Kid Kenobi, Bob Sinclar, DJ Gregory, De La Soul, Koolism, Downsyde, Ian Pooley, Syke n Sugarstarr, Grant Nelson, Nic Toth, Plump DJs, Krafty Kuts, Hybrid, Jason Herd, Dirty Laundry, Roger Sanchez & many others as well as playing at such events as Two Tribes, Summafieldayze & Good Vibrations. Throughout this time he has also held down numerous radio shows featuring mash ups of house, funk, breaks, hip hop & soul.James's first production release was Latin Boogaloo on the Kingz of Steel Hip Hop compilation in 2002 through Butter Beats. Which over time has gained support from industry heavy weight DJ Katch (Resin Dogs).In 2006 James was joined by Otto Mitter Jnr & Grant Wallis to form Rubber Johnson which is a funk infused monster which in the years to come will devastate festivals & dance floors globally. Since its creation, the band has performed Summafieldayze 07 & has had heavy rotation of bootlegs & remixes on Radio Metro 105.7 throughout late 2006 & 2007.Through creating tunes for Rubber Johnson James's Latin influences shined through in his production transforming yet another alias now known as No Siesta. Although RJ is a priority in production at the moment James & Otto hope to complete a full length Latin Carnival album as No Siesta later in 2008.Also in 2006 Respect Music was established as the platform from which James could release all his productions to date as well as sign numerous other works, acts & call on the remixing skills of some of the industries finest. Some of these being Bangerang Dubz, Niel C, Dutchican Soul, Dope N Dusted, Amel Eiland & Elevation, Socafrica aka Jeremy Sylvester, Nine Lives the Cat, Rubber Johnson, No Siesta, Slyde, Rasmus Faber, Katch & Chill Factor 5 with many more joining the team everyday.The labels singles are to be released as a package with multiple remixes by label mates via the online store at www.respectmusic.com.au The first singles launched will be releases by Rubber Johnson, No Siesta, Bangerang Dubz, Dutchican Soul & are set to do so in Early to Mid 2008.Also in 2007 Respect Music brought onboard business partner Epeli Gibbons as a fellow director to help with the ever growing work load. Through this Respect Management was born. Respect Managements main role being Agency Bookings & Management of Venues & Artists.2008 sees James flying out to the Miami Winter Music Conference & then traveling through Europe to concrete relationships with producers & Music industry heads in forming a strong international network of amazing people with a shared dream of growing the niche we call home.So with all of this going on you are guaranteed a funky presentation what ever the service you may require.Be it DJing & live performance, James's collection of music & industry contacts will allow him to create what ever atmosphere you are after from 12 piece funk band or 6 piece Latin ensemble to a soul / Latin jazz lounge DJ set or throbbing tribal house DJ set. Also with access to international acts should there be a call for it.Be it in the studio he can draw upon his many musical influences & talented session musicians to create anything from Latin Jazz & Hip Hop to Funky House & Breaks. What ever the vibe, if it has got soul or rhythm he will be apart of it as he knows nothing else. Confirmation of this dedication to his work can be found through his signing off trademark Love, Music & Respect Always.
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