Personal life
James is from Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. James' mother Wendy began taking him to singing lessons as a six-year-old, supporting his career through his earlier years before she died from cancer in 2006.
[edit] Music career
Performing since he was a child, James first performed as an eight-year-old and quickly developed into a powerful soul singer, being discovered as a ten-year-old by his current manager Shane Monopoli. James signed his first record deal as a thirteen-year-old with Universal Records. He released his first album, Reviewing The Situation, aged fifteen in 2004.
Following the successful release of his first album, James attracted the attention of some of the worlds leading producers. Moving to New York, James teamed with renowned producer Jay Newland, who co-produced the Norah Jones album Come Away With Me. Working with Newland, James produced his second album Ten Songs About Love, released on 6 October 2007. It has reached #43 on the ARIA charts.
During his time in New York, James had a chance meeting with the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown. After hearing James sing, Brown was quoted saying "Man, you're blacker than me."[1]
James' powerful voice earned him a spot as the opening act for Sir Elton John's Australian tour, which began in November 2007.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums 2004: Reviewing The Situation 2007: Ten Songs About Love AUS#43
[edit] Singles 2005: "I Get Lifted" 2005: "I'm All Alone" 2007: "Touched By Love"
