James Reid (EP) explained

James Reid
Type:EP
Artist:James Reid
Cover:JamesReidAlbum.png
Recorded:2013
Length:20:58
Label:Viva
Prev Title:We Are Whatever
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:Reid Alert
Next Year:2015

James Reid is the self-titled debut solo extended play by Filipino-Australian singer-actor James Reid. It was released digitally on iTunes[1] and physically on September 4, 2013 by Viva Records.[2] [3]

"Alam Niya Ba" was released as the lead single from the album on August 13, 2013 and was accompanied by a music video uploaded on YouTube.

Influences

Reid as an avid listener of R&B kind of music, he cited Chris Brown as an early influence for him. He also has a taste in Pop rock and Alternative pop genre of music, and listed Maroon 5 and The Script as his influence and also his evidence for inclination during his live performances.

Songs

The album includes two cover songs entitled "Rock with You" which is performed by Michael Jackson and "Loving Arms", originally written by Tom Jans. Reid also wrote two songs from the album, entitled "You Make My Body" and "Game Changer".[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "James Reid" (self titled album) on iTunes. Viva Records. iTunes. August 27, 2014.
  2. Web site: James Reid is the new pop heartthrob! . September 12, 2013 . 18:23 . Viva ph . August 27, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140813102024/http://viva.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4545%3Ajames-reid&catid=4%3Amusic&Itemid=7 . August 13, 2014 .
  3. Web site: James Reid heats up screen. Red, Isah V.. March 26, 2014. 6:00 PM. Manila Standard Today. MST's Entertainment Section. August 30, 2014.
  4. Web site: James Reid reinvents himself as a singer. Asilo, Rito P.. 11:50 PM. September 30, 2013. Inquirer Entertainment. Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 30, 2014.