Lulu James
Lulu James | |
|---|---|
 James performing in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1991 or 1992 (age 32–33) Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania |
| Origin | South Shields, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Electronic, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Black Butter, RCA |
| Website | lulujamesmusic |
Lulu James is a British electronic and soul singer.[1]
Life and career
James was born in Tanzania, descended from a Maasai tribe.[2] She moved to the United Kingdom when she was six years old and settled in South Shields in north east England. She enrolled on a music development course, where she met her primary producer and co-writer DomZilla.[3]
James self-released her debut EP, Rope Mirage, in 2012 and subsequently signed to Black Butter Records, which issued her debut single, "Be Safe" / "Stuck". James toured the United Kingdom in late 2012 with labelmates Hostage, Kidnap Kid, and Rudimental.[4] By early 2013, she had signed to RCA Records and released the single "Closer".[5] The single "Sweetest Thing" followed in late 2013, and she toured with Ellie Goulding and Annie Mac Presents.[6] In 2014, she released the single "Beautiful People", with an EP to follow later in the year.[7] In 2015, James served as a vocalist on house duo Gorgon City's UK tour.[8]
James's musical inspirations include India.Arie, Beyoncé, James Blake, Mariah Carey, Diplo, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Amy Winehouse, and Jamie xx.[3][9][1][10]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | DEN | |||
| 2013 | "Sweetest Thing"[11] | – | 26 | TBA |
- Others
- 2012: Rope Mirage (EP)
- 2012: "Be Safe"/"Stuck"
- 2013: "Closer"
- 2013: "Step by Step"
- 2014: "Beautiful People"
- Featured in
- 2013: "Why Didn't You Call?" (Gang Colours feat. Lulu James)
- 2014: "We Disappear" (Jon Hopkins feat. Lulu James)
- 2015: "Loving You" (Lane 8 feat. Lulu James)
References
- ^ a b Emily Brinnand. "New Band Up North - Number 21: Lulu James". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
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- ^ a b http://www.mixmag.net/words/interviews/hello/hello-lulu-james
- ^ http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/lulu-james-be-safe
- ^ http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/27/new-band-lulu-james
- ^ http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/introducing/lulu-james-141417
- ^ http://www.hungertv.com/feature/exclusive-lulu-james-beautiful-people/
- ^ http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/13/gorgon-city-roundhouse-london-review
- ^ http://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/apr/29/lulu-james-great-escape
- ^ http://www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/interview-lulu-james/
- ^ Hitlisten.nu