Lulu James

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Lulu James
James performing in 2015
James performing in 2015
Background information
Born1991/1992 (age 29–30)
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
  • 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" ( feat LuLu James [Marquis Hawkes Extended Mix])

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: 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. ^ Jump up to: a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Lulu James - Be Safe". Clashmusic.com.
  5. ^ Lester, Paul (27 February 2013). "New band of the day: Lulu James (No 1,461)". The Guardian.
  6. ^ "Lulu James". Thelineofbestfit.com.
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (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". Goldflakepaint.co.uk. 5 November 2012.
  11. ^ "Hitlisten.NU". Hitlisten.NU.

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