James Johnson, better known as DJ Sidekick, born a Brooklyn, New Yorker, fell in love with music the minute his ears met with a melody. DJ Sidekick began his journey at the fresh age of four and while most four year olds were on Brooklyn playgrounds, DJ Sidekick was perfecting his craft of spinning great beats to make people move; being a special addition to his mother’s house parties, he became inspired by great legends like, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, BB King, The Stylistics and James Brown, which left an impression on him to create his own sound. DJ Sidekick has become a force and a power that cannot be duplicated. His love and creativity for his craft began to flourish-taking him through countless journeys and experiences that have built the empire he has today. His style not only reflects the past and present, but also shows that he is a true visionary that explores all aspects of music when it comes to being an innovative artist. He allows the music to control him and because of that, he has developed techniques which make him a viable, well-respected name in the music industry; mixing an eclectic open format of music, unique blends of visual images and creative sounds all around the world, leaving any crowd mesmerized. His style is second to none, with a refined business acumen whose poise and professionalism make him a tremendous asset in the music community. Influenced by a spectrum of music, he has brought his talents to clubs and events through out the nation. A cutting edge DJ with a pulse on beats that entertain and energize the crowds, DJ Sidekick explains that he is an “Old School DJ with a new appeal.” DJ Sidekick brings what the party needs and that has earned him the phrase coined by others saying, “DJ Sidekick is your favorite DJ’s favorite DJ.” For well over twenty years DJ Sidekick has been captivating and astonishing music lovers universally, solidifying how to rock a party and if you don’t believe it, then just ask Shaquille O’Neal, Beyonce, Kevin Hart, Anthony Hamilton and many more. DJ Sidekick is the right DJ for your entertainment!
(Selected Credits)
Chris Paul/Kevin Hart NBA All-Star Party Harrah’s Casino (New Orleans, LA)
Kevin Hart 1st Annual “Hartbeat Production” Weekend 2013 Caesar’s Palace (Atlantic City, NJ )
Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank (TGT) Performance (Los Angeles, CA)
Showtime Special: Chocolate Sundaes Comedy show Live on Sunset & Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show @ The Laugh Factory (Hollywood, CA)
Dick Clark American Music Awards Red Carpet & After Party (Los Angeles, CA)
The Foxhole Sirius XM Satellite Radio - On Air DJ (New York, NY)
House of Blues Foundation Room inside Mandalay Bay Casino (Las Vegas, NV)
AT&T Launch Celebration @ the Shrine Auditorium (Los Angeles, CA)
Cedar-Sinai Sports Spectacular @ The Century Plaza Hotel (Los Angeles, CA)
Brandon T. Jackson Tour DJ
Tony Rock’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive @ the W Hotel (Hollywood, CA)
Kevin Hart /Khole Kardashian All Star Party (Los Angeles, CA)
Rolling Stones B.E.T Pre-Award Party / Nicki Minaj & Trey Songz (Hollywood, CA)
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