JAMES&GANG (Not to be confused with the American Joe Walsh's James Gang) was the alias used by Japanese musician and composer James Shimoji, he recorded songs to be used in inumerous Commercials from Japan in the late 90s. His most well know song it's the Main Theme from ''Pepsiman'' The mascot from the Japanese Pepsi, the song was featured on his Pepsi Commercials from 1995 to 2003, and on the Playstation Game released in 1999. Remixed Versions from the Song were also made for the Game. Two other Remixes from The song were also released on the Main Single CD.
Other Hits by the Band includes ''Call Me'' from the Tsuka Cellphone Tokyo Commercials, that features American singer Stephen Bishop on vocals, and another version featuring Kipp Lennon from Venice. Their song ''Slay Me'' was featured in Commercials from Seiko Watches Kinetic AGS'97. The Band also recorded a Remix from the song ''Boogie Wonderland'' by Earth, Wind & Fire, featured on the commercials from Sony 5md Pixy.
Despite the CDs having been released exclusively in Japan, their songs was recorded in English Language, and the lyrics were made by Canadian Music/Creative Director and Voice Actor Brian Richy.