James Hype: The DJ behind 'Ferrari' and '7 Seconds'
His new song 'Don't Wake Me Up' is out on 21st March
Last updated 20th Mar 2025
James Hype is the master of mixing, but he's also had a good few very popular tunes as well. The DJ has released hits such as 'More Then Friends' with Kelli-Leigh, 'Drums' with Kim Petras, had a Top 10 hit 'Ferrari' with Miggy Dela Rosa, and has now confirmed his new song 'Don't Wake Me Up' will be out on 21st March.
James Hype, real name James Edward Lee Marsland, comes from Merseyside, but now DJs across the world, including events in Las Vegas, Miami and Ibiza, and festivals such as Tomorrowland, EDC Mexico and Creamfields.
James Hype's plans for 2025
In January 2025, as many artists started to look at the year ahead, James revealed 'It’s time for some change', in a lengthy caption on Instagram. The DJ explained how he wanted to make the best music, and do a live stream for people around the world, however he also wanted to slow down a bit. You can read his full caption below.
'It’s time for some change. Since 2021 life has been a non-stop world tour.
'The offers for the gigs come in and the answer is always yes. I’ve played music to huge crowds in countries I would never have dreamed of, seen amazing places, met amazing people and been paid really well for doing it. But sometimes when everything is going great, you forget to steer the ship.'
He continued: 'I want to make the best music I ever have, I want to live stream for the people of the world and I want to try living life without a flight every morning.
'Over the next 3 months I only have a handful of shows and I’m planning way more quiet periods moving forward. This is intentional, planned and I’m excited and I think you’re gonna see the best ME ever.
'Comment FIRE to sign up for the return of the LIVE STREAM and go to www.jameshype.com/tour for all my tour dates'.
'Don't Wake Me Up'
In February 2025, James appeared to start testing a new song called 'Don't Wake Me Up', which he has been playing at his sets for a few months now. The DJ started replying to fans appearing to suggest it would be released in March.
He has now confirmed the song will be released on 21st March, and is the best song he's ever written. We can't wait to hear it in full.
James Hype's biggest tunes:
Here we take a look through some of James' biggest tunes including collabs with Craig David and more.
James Hype featuring Harlee - 'Afraid'
James Hype and Harlee released 'Afraid' in 2020. At the time of the release, James said of the song: "I'm really excited to get 'Afraid' out, as I feel it is a massive evolution for me as an artist, especially working with someone as talented as Harlee on something fresh and new, but with a little more depth than people might expect."
The song has now had more than 2.5 million views on YouTube.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
James Hype featuring Craig David - 'No Dramas'
Back in 2018, James Hype and Craig David teamed up for 'No Dramas'. The duo's music video has had more than seven million views on YouTube, which saw the pair performing their song in front of crowds at TS5 pool party Ibiza.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
James Hype featuring Kim Petras - 'Drums'
'Drums' features Kim Petras on vocals, and has the distinctive sound of a James Hype song, but also samples Justin Timberlake's 2002 classic 'Like I Love You'. Taking to Instagram on release day, James revealed to his fans how he managed to get Justin Timberlake to agree to the sample on his new song.
Watch the visualiser on YouTube.
James Hype featuring Kelli-Leigh - 'More Than Friends'
James released 'More Than Friends' with Kelli-Leigh back in 2017, the song peaked at Number 8 in the UK, and Number 1 in the UK Dance Chart. Sampling En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go (Love)', the song was a big hit.
Watch the lyric video on YouTube
James Hype featuring Miggy Dela Rosa - 'Ferrari'
In 2022, James Hype released his smash hit 'Ferrari' with British singer Miggy Dela Rosa. The song was a Top 10 hit here in the UK and reached Number 1 in Belgium, The Netherland and Italy. The song samples 'I Need a Girl (Part Two)' which was released in 2002 by P. Diddy and Ginuwine featuring Loon, Mario Winans, and Tammy Ruggieri.
Listen to the song on YouTube.
As well as these massive tunes, James is also known for his DJing and producing, including some very popular remixes. Over recent years, James has remixed hits such as Anne-Marie's 'Birthday', and Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj's 'Alone'.
The DJ also entertained fans throughout Lockdown with his live streams on YouTube showing off his impressive mixing skills.
James Hype's biggest headline show
On 27th April 2024, James wowed fans at his biggest headline show held at Drumsheds in London. The DJ played to a crowd of 15,000 people showcasing many of this huge hits along with some fantastic mixes, including songs from Swedish House Mafia, and throwbacks from Snap, and Liquid's 'Sweet Harmony'. He also played '7 Seconds' which he has now released as a single.
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