Lulu James







































Lulu James

Lulu James 2015.jpg
James performing in 2015

Background information
Born 1991/1992 (age 26–27)
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.com

Lulu James is a British electronic and soul singer.[1]




Contents






  • 1 Life and career


  • 2 Discography


    • 2.1 Singles




  • 3 References


  • 4 External links





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"

  • 2016: Colours (EP)


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)

  • 2017: "Tear My Heart" (Moon Boots feat LuLu James [Marquis Hawkes Extended Mix])



References




  1. ^ ab Emily Brinnand. "New Band Up North - Number 21: Lulu James". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 November 2013..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ "Planet Notion » Issue 66: Lulu James "Proper Buzzing" Feature". www.planetnotion.com.


  3. ^ ab "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 2014-11-06.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)


  4. ^ "Lulu James - Be Safe".


  5. ^ Lester, Paul (27 February 2013). "New band of the day: Lulu James (No 1,461)". the Guardian.


  6. ^ "Lulu James".


  7. ^ [1][dead link]


  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". 5 November 2012.


  11. ^ "Hitlisten.NU". Hitlisten.NU.


Apple TV issued May 9, 2017



External links

  • Official website








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