Lulu James is a British electronic and soul singer.[1]
Lulu James | |
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 James performing in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1991 or 1992 (age 32–33) Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania |
| Origin | South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England |
| Genres | Electronic, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Black Butter, RCA |
| Website | lulujamesmusic |
Life and career
editJames 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
editSingles
edit| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | DEN | |||
| 2013 | "Sweetest Thing"[11] | – | 26 | |
- Others
- 2012: Rope Mirage (EP)
- 2012: "Be Safe"/"Stuck"
- 2013: "Closer"
- 2013: "Step by Step"
- 2014: "Beautiful People"
- 2016: Colours (EP)
- 2019: "Lulu James Presents 3rdCultureKid"/"ZIM ZIMMER"
- 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
edit- ^ a b Emily Brinnand. "New Band Up North - Number 21: Lulu James". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ^ "Planet Notion » Issue 66: Lulu James "Proper Buzzing" Feature". Planetnotion.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Mixmag | HELLO: LULU JAMES". Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Lulu James - Be Safe". Clashmusic.com. 26 October 2012.
- ^ Lester, Paul (27 February 2013). "New band of the day: Lulu James (No 1,461)". The Guardian.
- ^ "Lulu James". Thelineofbestfit.com.
- ^ "Exclusive: Lulu James – Beautiful People | Music | HUNGER TV". Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ 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". Goldflakepaint.co.uk. 5 November 2012.
- ^ "Hitlisten.NU". Hitlisten.NU.