James Zabiela

James Zabiela
Zabiela in 2006
Zabiela in 2006
Background information
Born (1979-08-07) August 7, 1979 (age 45)[1]
OriginSouthampton, England
GenresElectronic, House
OccupationDisc jockey
InstrumentAbleton Live - Pioneer CDJs - Pioneer EFX-1000 - Pioneer DJM-900 - Pioneer RMX-1000, iPad
LabelsBorn Electric
Websitewww.jameszabiela.com

James Zabiela is a DJ and producer from Southampton, England.[2] In his early years his signature style was a fusion of Breakbeat and Progressive House music; more recently, however, he is regarded as a Progressive House, Techno and Acid House DJ although his use of Breakbeat music is still key to some parts of his sets. He is known for his turntable skills, extensive use of loops and effects, and the use of Pioneer CDJ-2000s, EFX1000, RMX1000 as well as using Ableton Live with various controllers and sometimes an iPad.[citation needed]

Zabiela first gained fame in 2000 by winning Muzik Magazine's Bedroom Bedlam competition, Best Bedroom Bedlam DJ 2001.[3]

Since 2005, he has received sponsorships from Japanese manufacturer Pioneer,[4] a relationship which continues until today.[5]

  1. ^ "James Zabiela - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC.
  2. ^ "James Zabiela". Discogs. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  3. ^ "THE SUPERSTAR DJS WHO WERE DISCOVERED BY DJ COMPETITIONS". DJMag.com. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  4. ^ "James Zabiela's Tricks". DJMag.com. 1 August 2005. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  5. ^ "The art of DJing: James Zabiela". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 18 February 2020.