Lulu James Explained

Lulu James
Birth Place:Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Origin:South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
Genre:Electronic, soul
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2012–present
Label:Black Butter, RCA

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.

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.[3] By early 2013, she had signed to RCA Records and released the single "Closer".[4] The single "Sweetest Thing" followed in late 2013, and she toured with Ellie Goulding and Annie Mac Presents.[5] In 2014, she released the single "Beautiful People", with an EP to follow later in the year.[6] In 2015, James served as a vocalist on house duo Gorgon City's UK tour.[7]

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.[8] [9] [1] [10]

Discography

Singles

Others
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Notes and References

  1. News: New Band Up North - Number 21: Lulu James. Emily Brinnand. The Guardian. 15 November 2013.
  2. Web site: Planet Notion » Issue 66: Lulu James "Proper Buzzing" Feature. Planetnotion.com. 6 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20181014074054/http://www.planetnotion.com/2013/11/11/issue-66-lulu-james-proper-buzzing-feature/. 14 October 2018. dead.
  3. Web site: Lulu James - Be Safe. Clashmusic.com. 26 October 2012 .
  4. News: New band of the day: Lulu James (No 1,461). Paul. Lester. 27 February 2013. The Guardian.
  5. Web site: Lulu James. Thelineofbestfit.com.
  6. Web site: Exclusive: Lulu James – Beautiful People | Music | HUNGER TV . 6 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141106231633/http://www.hungertv.com/feature/exclusive-lulu-james-beautiful-people/ . 6 November 2014 . dead .
  7. News: Gorgon City review – well-oiled machine without any momentum. Kate. Hutchinson. 13 February 2015. The Guardian.
  8. Web site: Mixmag | HELLO: LULU JAMES . 2014-11-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141106174217/http://www.mixmag.net/words/interviews/hello/hello-lulu-james . 6 November 2014 .
  9. News: Lulu James: 'I don't feel in competition with anyone'. Kitty. Empire. 28 April 2012. The Guardian.
  10. Web site: Interview // Lulu James - GoldFlakePaint. 5 November 2012. Goldflakepaint.co.uk.
  11. Web site: Hitlisten.NU. Hitlisten.NU.

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