Musical artist
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
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Single
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Peak positions
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Album
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UK
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DEN
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2013
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"Sweetest Thing"[11]
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–
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26
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- 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
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