JAMES HURR

As a child of the 80s, raised in Ash Vale in Surrey, James Hurr had a relatively quiet life until he discovered rave culture at the tender age of 15. His enthusiasm for this incendiary new movement was not approved of by Guildford’s Royal Grammar School, where years earlier he had won an assisted place. His nocturnal activities caused a bit of a stir, and he was promptly and politely asked to leave as his new found passion took priority.

James’s fascination with electronic music continued with regular visits to renowned London clubs like Heaven, the Ministry, Bagleys and Trade. These visits further reinforced his desire to be involved in the industry and he soon found himself venturing into the world of DJing, where the urge to produce music really kicked in.

One night, whilst DJing at London’s Fire in Vauxhall, a chance encounter with the Sharp Boys led to a role as an engineer with the outfit (and also, living with them!). He was then introduced to the Hoxton Whores a little while later, taking up mix engineer duties. This triggered a sea-change in his professional standing, and the floodgates opened for his services with clients Toolroom, Defected, Universal, Ministry Of Sound, Warner Music and Spinnin Records.