Lulu James
James performing in 2015
Background information
Born1991 or 1992 (age 31–32)
Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
OriginSouth Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
GenresElectronic, soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2012–present
LabelsBlack Butter, RCA
Websitelulujamesmusic.com

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
Others
Featured in

References

  1. ^ a b Emily Brinnand. "New Band Up North - Number 21: Lulu James". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Planet Notion » Issue 66: Lulu James "Proper Buzzing" Feature". Planetnotion.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Mixmag | HELLO: LULU JAMES". Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Lulu James - Be Safe". Clashmusic.com. 26 October 2012.
  5. ^ Lester, Paul (27 February 2013). "New band of the day: Lulu James (No 1,461)". The Guardian.
  6. ^ "Lulu James". Thelineofbestfit.com.
  7. ^ "Exclusive: Lulu James – Beautiful People | Music | HUNGER TV". Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  8. ^ Hutchinson, Kate (13 February 2015). "Gorgon City review – well-oiled machine without any momentum". The Guardian.
  9. ^ Empire, Kitty (28 April 2012). "Lulu James: 'I don't feel in competition with anyone'". The Guardian.
  10. ^ "Interview // Lulu James - GoldFlakePaint". Goldflakepaint.co.uk. 5 November 2012.
  11. ^ "Hitlisten.NU". Hitlisten.NU.

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