James Hurr
Recognised as one of the leading forces in the UK electronic music scene, James Hurr has cemented his place as a prolific artist, producer, DJ and sound engineer. Known for his exceptional versatility and creative output, James has become a go-to collaborator for many top-tier names in both pop and dance music. Recent years have seen him work with heavyweights like Alok, Tiesto, Amelie Lens, Goodboys, Leftwing:Kody, Hannah Laing, Mark Knight, and Michael Gray, while continuing to receive strong support from BBC Radio 1 and Kiss FM. Remarkably, Radio 1 once featured nine of his productions in a single night, and his music has amassed over 100 million Spotify streams across multiple platforms. He has also been featured at number 18 in the top 101 producers by 1001Tracklists.com.
With over 100 releases on Toolroom Records, James’s music has also found homes on labels like Spinnin', Armada, Defected, Anjunabeats, and Atlantic Records. His harder-edged sounding alter-ego HVRR is signed to Ministry of Sound Records. He has worked on productions and remixes for artists such as Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, and Nile Rodgers. His sound also fuels global commercial campaigns for Volkswagen, Aston Martin, EA Sports, Deliveroo, and Red Bull.
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In 2017, James opened Aux Studios in Shoreditch, a hub of creativity where he has worked with leading names like Basement Jaxx, Danny Howard, Todd Terry, and George Kwali. 2021 saw the launch of 9M Studios in Elephant & Castle, where James expanded his production capacity and introduced a new artist project, Hrrtz, in collaboration with Paul Harris (Dirty Vegas). The project quickly gained traction with releases on Atlantic, Anjunabeats, and Selected, further showcasing his innovation in sound design.
Recent hits have been nothing short of stellar, with James producing standout tracks like the platinum selling hit ‘Good Love’ with Hannah Laing, ‘Why I Love You So’ with Alok and Supafly, ‘Learn 2 Love’ with Tiesto, and RoRo, and ‘Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)!’ with ESSEL. He has also co-produced Mark Knight’s artist album, featuring the legendary Beverley Knight and the London Community Gospel Choir, which was a mainstay on the BBC Radio 2 A-list for 6 weeks. His track ‘Jump In’ was supported by Radio 1 for an impressive 13 weeks.
With his artist project HVRR, James has not only charted in the UK Top 40, but also reached the UK Top 10 with the smash hit ‘Good Love’. He now commands nearly 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, establishing him as a powerhouse in both the electronic and mainstream music spheres.
Supported by Tiesto, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Afrojack, and Oliver Heldens, James continues to push boundaries and drive innovation, maintaining a global presence through his infectious sound and collaborations with artists like Green Velvet, Acraze, Sidepiece, and Paul Woolford. His dedication to his craft and his ability to consistently produce chart-topping hits make him a defining figure in the electronic music landscape today.
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