Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Hayden James Exclusive Mix
Hayden James is an Australian songwriter and producer dedicated to evolving his craft by being unapologetically himself, and in turn, gaining fans of both his music and his authenticity along the way.
Hayden James is an Australian songwriter and producer dedicated to evolving his craft by being unapologetically himself, and in turn, gaining fans of both his music and his authenticity along the way.
After hitting it big with records “Something About You” and “Just a Lover," our man from down under returns with another slick track, “Just Friends." On this latest record, James teamed up with Boy Matthews on vocals to create an infectious house gem. “Just Friends” is another chapter in James’ ongoing journey as a producer. Its poppy tinges and addictive melodies illustrate just why he has become such a powerhouse in the scene over the years.
Summer 2018 is looking tight for Hayden James, with a rollout of his live sets across the US — including Electric Forest, Pinknic, Utah’s Bonanza Campout Fest and DJ sets in San Francisco, San Diego, and Denver sprinkled in between. We are thrilled to welcome Hayden James to Metropolis for an exclusive DJ guest mix — only on KCRW.
Track List:
Ultimatum (feat. Fatoumata Diawara) - Disclosure
Just Friends (feat. Boy Matthews) - Hayden James
My Life (feat. Kevin Parker) - ZHU
True Colors - Hoodboi
Turnmills - Maribou State
Better Not (feat. Wafia) - Louis the child
The Future (feat. Antony & Cleopatra) (Purple Disco Machine Remix) - Motez
No eyes (feat. Jaw) - Claptone
Hipcats - David Penn
Sleepwalking - Elderbrook
Intoxicated - Eduardo Muchacho
No place - Rufus Du Sol
One Kiss feat. Dua Lipa (ZHU Remix) - Calvin Harris
Reverie - Audiojack
Numb (feat Graace) (Friend Within remix) - Hayden James
Only Can Get Better (feat. Diplo, Mark Ronson & Daniel Merriweather) - Silk City
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