The studio is comprised of (2) Technics SL1100 MK1 turntables and Traktor digital vinyl.

Owned and operated by Michel Lamirande aka Dj MikeJames

All tracks/songs/loops are purchased on the Beatport and Traxsource portals.

August 24th, 2023

A few favorites by Mtume + Grover Washington Jr + Michael McDonald.

Retro Mini Mix

DJ BIO
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(1983 -1986) First residency at chic discothèque named ‘’La Boîte’’ at Hotel Plaza de la Chaudière in Hull, Qc. 

(1986) Residencies at "Le Ruisseau" and "Shalimar", also located in Hull, Qc.

(1987 – 1991) Residency at ‘’Chez Henri’’. Located in a heritage building, this club quickly became the place to be on the Hull club strip. Broadcasted ‘’live’’ on CFGO radio in Ottawa, every Friday. The club became the mecca for ‘’house music’’ lovers as early as 1987.

(1995 – 1998) Residency at ‘’Le Bop’’. Hull, Qc. 

(1996 – 2000) Created and hosted "Underground FM" , "Sonar" and "Houseful Fridays". House Music shows on CHU0-FM, 89.1 based out of Ottawa, Ontario. 

In 1999 came the residency at ILLUSIONS (Ottawa, Ontario) afterhours.

 In 2000, alliance with SERGE and KID SL as part of FULL FORCE productions. Headlining major events like (RADIOHYPE, THRILLER)

Around the same time, residency at THE WELL (Ottawa, Ontario). People from the industry came to call it their home on Sundays.The focus of this night was to help new, fresh talent get a chance to be recognized. 

In 2000, chosen to represent Ottawa at ARRIVAL (Montreal, Qc). That same year, opened for Commander Tom at PARADISE in Montreal. 

Still in 2000, became a resident at CUBE afterhours in Quebec and also played most of the major raves held in that city (TAKE OFF, VERSUS) to name a few.

In 2002, jointed forces with DAYLIGHT afterhours in Otttawa and managed with good promoting skills and local friend djs to keep a small afterhours club afloat and relevant for a period of 2 years. 

Opportunity to headline at SONA also in 2002 with Lafleche.

In 2003, headlining slot at Ray Junior's APOCALYPSE in Montreal. Opened for PUSH.

2004... Organized and promoted major rave event named ''Peace'' in Gatineau and headlined with dj Preach. 

2005... Before moving to Montreal, created a new type of event in Ottawa (SUNDAZE), a daytime afterhours which quickly became a success. Giving the opportunity to upcoming local talented djs to show their skills.

2006... Time to sit back and let the new generation of djs take over the world :)

Contact info and booking: djmikejames@hotmail.com