James Black

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James Black

 Actor  Musician  Extra

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  • Playing Age: from 35 to 50
    Location: Southampton
    Gender: Male

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About Me

James Black is an Entertainer, Actor, Musician, Producer
In 1985 Black started playing in bands then formed a UK Soul Group called ZUICE. The band got signed to Mercury Records and recorded first album called "I'm A Survivor"ft Stevie Wonder on Harmonica in 1987, followed up by a UK TOUR as warm up band for Alexander O'Neal and Cameo.
In the 1990's, James moved to Helsinki, Finland and his biggest break came when he teamed up with Charles Salter and Kari Kaivola to form the group 3rd Nation.began acting in various Finnish TV programs then acting as Extras in Movies, since then moving back to the UK now freelance when needed for projects been very versatile i love to experiment different roles what ever i need to challenge i will go for it!


Showreels

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TEAM AHMA - FINLAND (SPEAKING FINNISH)

Description:

Acting


Accents

 -  Cockney
 -  London
 -  Finnish


Music


Experience

 -  Band/ Group
 -  Composer


Vocal Skills

 -  Falsetto
 -  Pop


Instruments Played

 -  Keyboard
 -  Piano


Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant


Experience

 -  Commercials
 -  Film
 -  Film (Professional)
 -  Magazine Features
 -  Music Videos
 -  Promotional Work
 -  TV Audience
 -  TV Participant
 -  TV Shows


Employment History & Experience

Experience

Music Producer, Remixer, Online Mixer
JBmixxMusic UK
January 2013 – Present (3 years 5 months)Southampton, United Kingdom
JBmixxMusic is our low-cost professional online mixing service.
It allows you to quickly and securely achieve the same high quality finish as today’s major artists for a fraction of the costs usually involved with a professional mix.
This is where you can get the best out of any of your recordings, jingle's and backing music for any projects and also remix any genres of music.
Also a Producer working with many forms of dance music as well as other genres,A versatile music producer having produced tracks and remixes for vocal artists and bands across Europe. Using computer technology in his Yorkshire based studio to find inspiration he is set to reside among some of the top UK Dance producers and R&B artists with his musical talent and creativity.

JBmixxMusic UK


Songwriter/Producer
Morning Star Productions UK
2011 – 2011 (less than a year)Barnsley UK
2011 - , Producer/Songwriter for
Morning Star Productions UK/rhythmandtunes studios
James Black aka JBmixx ,, Working with many forms of Dance music as well as other genres JBmixx is a versatile music producer having produced tracks and remixes for vocal artists and bands across Europe. Using computer technology in his Yorkshire based studio to find inspiration he is set to reside among some of the top UK Dance producers and R&B artists with his musical talent and creativity.
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Gee Morris-Osborne aka Innocence aka GeeZone
Gee Morris-Osborne aka Innocence aka GeeZone
Songwriter/Producer/Vox Coach/Music Therapist & Massage, Health & Beauty Therapist/Consultant/Personal-Health Coach
James is an exacting professional and works to very high standards, providing creativity and experience. He generates a working environment for creative development. I can recommend James highly and look forward to other opportunities to work...View
Producer/Songwriter
ACM MUSIC
2009 – 2011 (2 years)New Jersey USA
2009 - 2011, Producer
ACM RECORDS USA
Producer/Songwriter for LANTAN, LIANNA
Musician
The Session Connection
January 2000 – November 2003 (3 years 11 months)London, United Kingdom
Apart from producing and writing i enjoyed being a Session Musician as chance to meet and performed on keyboards behind legendary and known pop artist such as Lionel Richie, Anastacia, Eddie Grant, MJ Cole,Sonique,Oliver Darley, etc,
Anastacia - I'm Outta Love ( Live at Top Of The Pop - UK)
Anastacia - I'm Outta Love ( Live at Top Of The Pop - UK)

GRIDLOCKAZ,Producer/Songwriter
Mastermindz Productions
2001 – 2003 (2 years)London, United Kingdom
2001 - 2003, Producer
Mastermindz Productions,worked with Producers, Victor Omos,Ray Sewell,.worked for artist such as "CHARLI", MARYLA,CARL BECKLES, ALEX SUNDRE,
MOVETRON/Songwriter/Artist
Universal Music Finland
1999 – 2000 (1 year)Helsinki Finland
Feat on Movetrons Album, Finland
Movetron - Voodooman
Movetron - Voodooman

SONGWRITER,PRODUCER
BLUEBUBBLE MUSIC FINLAND
1995 – 1999 (4 years)Helsinki Finland
1995 - 1999, Songwriter
BMG Records Finland,
Songwriter/Producer for Finnish Artist, WALDO, WALDO'S PEOPLE, TINO,etc + REMIXES
FINLAND
Waldo - It's About Time (Official)
Waldo - It's About Time (Official)

euro dance♡Waldo -The Look
euro dance♡Waldo -The Look

TEAM AHMA
Pee Pee Visio
February 1998 – February 1998 (1 month)HELSINKI
ACTOR as Piccolo Eddie the Bell Boy (Honeymoon) Comedy Show
James Black
James Black

"Team Ahma" Honeymoon (TV Episode 1998)
"Team Ahma" Honeymoon (TV Episode 1998)

Songwriter/Producer
MidiBlackBeat
January 1995 – January 1998 (3 years 1 month)Helsinki, Finland
Production Company Working with many forms of Dance music as well as other genres,A versatile music producer having produced tracks and remixes for vocal artists and bands across Europe. Using computer technology to find inspiration he is set to reside among some of the top UK Dance producers and R&B artists with his musical talent and creativity.
3RD NATION/Artist/Songwriter
BTB SWEDEN
1996 – 1998 (2 years)Sweden
Artist, 3rd Nation, Finland,
Facebook
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3RD NATION Real Love (LIVE @ PUHDAS ELÄMÄ LAPSELLE )98
3RD NATION Real Love (LIVE @ PUHDAS ELÄMÄ LAPSELLE )98

3RD NATION,Artist/Songwriter
SweMix Records
1993 – 1995 (2 years)Sweden
1993 - 1995, Singer / Songwriter
SweMix Records Sweden
Artist, 3rd Nation, Finland,
3RD NATION - I BELIEVE
3RD NATION - I BELIEVE

To an Unknown God (TV Mini-Series)
YLE
February 1993 – February 1993 (1 month)Helsinki
ACTOR , Philadelphia Swingin' Brothers Orchestra (Extra)
James Black
James Black

To an Unknown God (TV Mini-Series 1993)
To an Unknown God (TV Mini-Series 1993)

3RD NATION ,Artist/Songwriter
Megamania Finland
January 1991 – January 1993 (2 years 1 month)Finland
1991 - 1993, Songwriter
Megamania Finland
Singer/Songwriter
ZUICE, Artist/Songwriter
Phonogram/Mercury Records UK
1985 – 1989 (4 years)London, United Kingdom
1985 - 1989,Artist/Songwriter
Artist Musician in ZUICE, 5 piece with Hazel Fernandes,Steve Carmicheal, Steve Corsial,Trevor St Luce,
Song For Europe 1987 Preview "Bless Your Lucky Stars" Zuice
Song For Europe 1987 Preview "Bless Your Lucky Stars" Zuice

Zuice - Everyone a winner live on Solid Soul
Zuice - Everyone a winner live on Solid Soul

SONGWRITER
EMI Music Publishing
1985 – 1988 (3 years)
Formally known as Tony Black, keyboardist / songwriter with steve Carmichael in 5 peice soul group, with lead singer Hazel Fernandez ,
Volunteer Experience & Causes

Causes JAMES cares about:
Animal Welfare
Arts and Culture
Children
Civil Rights and Social Action
Economic Empowerment
Education
Environment
Health
Human Rights
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Poverty Alleviation
Science and Technology
Social Services
Courses

Point Blank Music School
Sound Engineering Course
Music Industry Project Course
Sound Design Logic Pro Course
Art of Mixing
Music Compostion
Introduction To Music Production


Physical Details

Ethnicity:
Black/ Caribbean
Skin Colour:
black
Height:
5 ft 7 in
Weight:
14 st 7 lb
Build:
Average
Dress Size:
n/a
Chest:
41 in
Waist:
39 in
Hips:
n/a
Shoe Size:
9 UK
Eye Colour:
Brown
Hair Colour:
Other
Hair Length:
Bald/ Crew Cut
Hair Style:
Bald

Languages Spoken


 -  English
 -  Finnish

Experience & Qualifications


General Experience

Driving long distance, driving all kinds of cars as its my part time hobby working on Southampton docks



Qualifications & Training

Diploma Sound Engineer/Music Producer


Other Information

Relevant Skills

Computer,

Interests & Hobbies

Cycling,

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