J Majik
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J Majik has been a drum and bass
DJ
since his early teens
in the early 1990s. He released his first track in 1992 (as DJ Dextrous) on the Planet Earth record label
. By 1994, he had changed his stage name
to the current moniker (because there was already another DJ Dextrous
within the scene with a following) recording
with Suburban Base Records, and was releasing tracks on the Metalheadz
label. Since then Majik has released tracks on the Mo' Wax
label, and now runs his own label, Infrared. He also makes music under the names Innervisions
and Infrared.
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
since his early teens
Adolescence
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in the early 1990s. He released his first track in 1992 (as DJ Dextrous) on the Planet Earth record label
Record label
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. By 1994, he had changed his stage name
Stage name
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to the current moniker (because there was already another DJ Dextrous
DJ Dextrous
DJ Dextrous, Dextrous or Dex is the stage name of composer, producer and DJ Errol Francis. Born and bred in North London's Stoke Newington area, at Brooke House Boy's School he associated with DJ Hype as well as Smiley and PJ from the group Shut Up and Dance, DJed at school discos, played trumpet...
within the scene with a following) recording
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
with Suburban Base Records, and was releasing tracks on the Metalheadz
Metalheadz
Metalheadz is a pioneering drum and bass record label based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1994 by Kemistry & Storm and Goldie, it has been home to some of the drum and bass scene's brightest talent and is notable for the high quality of its back catalogue....
label. Since then Majik has released tracks on the Mo' Wax
Mo' Wax
Mo' Wax was a UK-based record label owned by James Lavelle, who founded it in the early 1990s with Tim Goldsworthy. Steve Finan became co-owner shortly after. The label came to recognition for being at the forefront of trip hop, turntablism and alternative rap during the mid-90s...
label, and now runs his own label, Infrared. He also makes music under the names Innervisions
Innervisions
Innervisions is the sixteenth album by American musician Stevie Wonder, released August 3, 1973 on Motown Records; a landmark recording of his "classic period"...
and Infrared.
Collaborations with
- GoldieGoldieClifford Joseph Price, better known as Goldie is an English electronic music artist, disc jockey, visual artist and actor. He is well known for his innovations in the jungle and drum and bass music genres, having previously gained exposure for his work as a graffiti artist...
- Adam FAdam FAdam F is an English jungle and drum and bass DJ, and film actor.-Career:An early album was the techstep effort, Metropolis/Mother Earth, released in 1997 on the Metalheadz record label. His other early successes were the tracks "F-Jam" and "Circles"...
- Danny J
- DJ HypeDJ HypeDJ Hype is a stage name of drum and bass producer and DJ, Kevin Ford. His 1993 track, "Shot in the Dark", appeared in the UK Singles Chart in 1993.-Biography:...
- Hatiras
- Kathy BrownKathy BrownKathy Brown is an American R&B Dance/House singer from South Carolina.-Career:Brown began singing in her local Gospel choir. After joining the contemporary R&B group Sweet Cinnamon...
- Liquid People
- Sonic & Silver
- WickamanWickamanWickaman is a Drum and Bass producer and DJ from the UK.He has worked with many other producers including J Majik, Adam F, DJ Hype, Hoodlum and RV.His debut album was Dubplate Killaz...
- Junglist BassPrey
- DJ Ugallu
Singles
- "Your Sound" (1995)
- "Jim Kutta" (1995)
- "Arabian Nights" (1996)
- "Love Is Not a Game" (featuring Kathy BrownKathy BrownKathy Brown is an American R&B Dance/House singer from South Carolina.-Career:Brown began singing in her local Gospel choir. After joining the contemporary R&B group Sweet Cinnamon...
) (2000) - UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#34 - "The Lizard" (2000)
- "Solarize" (2001)
- "Metrosound" (with Adam FAdam FAdam F is an English jungle and drum and bass DJ, and film actor.-Career:An early album was the techstep effort, Metropolis/Mother Earth, released in 1997 on the Metalheadz record label. His other early successes were the tracks "F-Jam" and "Circles"...
) (2002) - UK #54 - "24 Hours" (2002)
- "Spaced Invader" (2001)
- "Scooby Doo" / "Spycatcher" (with WickamanWickamanWickaman is a Drum and Bass producer and DJ from the UK.He has worked with many other producers including J Majik, Adam F, DJ Hype, Hoodlum and RV.His debut album was Dubplate Killaz...
) (2004) - UK #67 - "Crazy World" (with WickamanWickamanWickaman is a Drum and Bass producer and DJ from the UK.He has worked with many other producers including J Majik, Adam F, DJ Hype, Hoodlum and RV.His debut album was Dubplate Killaz...
) (2008)