Lulu James | |
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 James performing in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1991or1992(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 |
Lulu James is a British electronic and soul singer. [1]
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]
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
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| UK | DEN | |||
| 2013 | "Sweetest Thing" [11] | – | 26 | |
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