Lulu James
Lulu James | |
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 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
^ 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}
^ "Planet Notion » Issue 66: Lulu James "Proper Buzzing" Feature". www.planetnotion.com.
^ ab "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 2014-11-06.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
^ "Lulu James - Be Safe".
^ Lester, Paul (27 February 2013). "New band of the day: Lulu James (No 1,461)". the Guardian.
^ "Lulu James".
^ [1][dead link]
^ Hutchinson, Kate (13 February 2015). "Gorgon City review – well-oiled machine without any momentum". the Guardian.
^ Empire, Kitty (28 April 2012). "Lulu James: 'I don't feel in competition with anyone'". the Guardian.
^ "Interview // Lulu James - GoldFlakePaint". 5 November 2012.
^ "Hitlisten.NU". Hitlisten.NU.
Apple TV issued May 9, 2017
External links
- Official website
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