Miles Davis, Jimmie Jam & Terry Louis, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Neptunes, Darkchild, Stevie Wonder, Kokayi, Richard Harrison, Bobby McFarrin, Chick Corea, KRS1, Tribe Called Quest, Scotty Beats, Sun Ra, Oscar Peterson, Dvorjac, Squarepusher, Megaton, Bjork, Debussy and all of the artist I work with!
James is an accomplished pianist/keyboardist, vocalist, musical director, songwriter, arranger, producer, educator, businessman and philanthropist who has been playing piano and performing music since he was 3 years old. Since moving to Washington, DC in 1988, James has performed for 3 U.S. Presidents, and performed with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Rachell Ferrell, Kenny Lattimore, Raheem Devaugn, Kenny Burrell, James Moody, and up-and-comers Eric Roberson, Wayna, NDambi, Sy Smith, W. Ellington Felton, Kalyn, Kev O., YahZarah and Adia. Most recently James has gained widespread acclaim for his underground remix of Omarion’s “Icebox” and official remix of Mariah Carey’s “Touch my body.” During James’ tenure as a keyboardist, vocalist and musical director, James has traveled and performed extensively throughout the U.S. and to Europe, Japan and Africa. While improving his skills as a performer, James has also been honing his skills as a producer, concurrently performing and producing on several albums including, Will E. Smith’s “Listen,” Jali D’s “Rappercussion,” Julie Dexter’s “Dexterity,” Ayanna Gregory’s “Beautiful Flower,” David Hinds’ “Mantra Cascade,” Wayna’s “Moments of Clarity, Vol.1” and “Higher Ground”,” Black Notes’ “Insights.” James has also penned several international commercial scores and industrial scores, as well as scores for short films, documentaries, digital media and corporate IDs for companies like The Discovery Channel and Johnson & Johnson. He is currently writing, co-writing and producing for several projects due to be released in 2008 and 2009 for film, and on both independent and major labels.
In addition to James’ music career, he has also built a solid career as a business executive working 10 years in Telecommunications/IT and Aviation Transportation. Now, James has combined his executive skills with his love for music to take on the music industry as co-owner/executive of independent label New Moon Recordings, LLC. Additionally, James owns and operates Infinite Icon Enterprises, LLC which primarily provides production services but also provides educational services for music and music business, business consulting as well as music & entertainment consulting services. His goal with both of these businesses is to build them into companies that will partner with and compete with major labels and entertainment companies. He is well on his way to reaching this goal, as he has business dealings and discussions with companies such as Brand New World, The Discovery Channel, Johnson and Johnson, Spike TV, AML/Warner Brothers, Sony Red, Riptide Music Company, Verity/Jive/Zomba Recording Group, Virgin Records, Atlantic Records, Def Jam and J Records.
James is also using his skills to enhance the human condition through philanthropy and education. He currently serves as Vice President of the Board of the DC Chapter National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors, (NARAS also know as The Grammy Association), as well as a Co-Chair of the Producers and Engineers Wing of this chapter. Additionally, he sits on the Producers and Engineers Wing’s National Steering Committee and Advisory Committee for NARAS. Furthermore, he performs educational and technical workshops in nationwide, and seeks out opportunities to help worldwide communities through his musical abilities and other talents.
James counts his musical talents and business savvy and experience as a blessing, and looks forward to continuing to use these gifts for the betterment and empowerment of people needing and seeking positive inspiration around the world, as he continues to share his and other’s music globally through live performance and recorded music.
Wayna's new video "My Love"
PEACE...I hope all is 10/10 with you! I just wanted to remind you about my latest release "The Plague" which also features Beretta 9 of Killarmy (Wu-Tang), Pitch Black of G.O.D., Tonedeff and more. I hope you take the chance to check it out and if you like what you hear you can cop it at www.cdbaby.com/cd/biglo3. Thanks for your time, 1one, Big Lo
Yay! Good to hang with you too James :) I relocated to L.A. yesterday. Let me know if you head West, I'll let you know when I head back East! Also... u know... I'll let you know when I go visit my relatives back in Columbia if you're looking for a vacation excuse...?! LMAO
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Wusup, jus showin luv to ya page!! Hope ya week is going great! I just dropped another single called "No Good"! When you get a chance come through and check it out.
Thank You so much for being my friend!! i appreciate having the chance to be your myspace friend. it's amazing what we can accomplish with hard work and belief in ourselves!!! just think i'm only 1 hit song away!!wink!! I NEED A LITTLE HELP WITH THIS MYSPACE CONTEST PRESENTED BY TOYOTA TO GET A RECORD DEAL http://adsupport.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=rockthespace.fan&sproutid=FQDXcPptBkIJeSe6 God Bless!!!
Hi James McKinney, thanks for accepting my friend request. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce You to the music of ALIEN SKIN.
If you enjoy the MySpace song previews, you can listen to DON’T OPEN TILL DOOMSDAY by visiting my band-website (below) … AND while you’re there, help yourself to the selection of free downloads!
just comin through to show ya page some luv!! hope ya weekend is poppin! when you get a chance come through my page and check out my new single called "My Life".
Wayna's new video "My Love"
