Kris James
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| Background information | |
| Born | Liverpool, England |
| Genres | pop music |
| Occupation(s) | singer songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Fairwood Music Publishing |
| Website | https://www.krisjamesmusic.com/ |
Kris James is an English singer-songwriter from Liverpool, England. He was the former lead singer of The Scheme, but now performs as a solo artist.[1]
Career[edit]
In early 2015, Kris James together with Kyle Carpenter and Aleksey Lopez made up a boyband called The Scheme. After performing as the lead singer of the boyband The Scheme, Liverpool born singer-songwriter Kris James launched his solo career in mid 2018.
His debut single "Eyes Open" peaked at number 25 in the official iTunes chart, where it held the position for four weeks.[2] The follow-up single "Anymore" was released in the Autumn of 2018 and entered the official iTunes at number 1 in the genre of electronic on the day of release. James' third single "I'll be Here" peaked at number 19 in the official overall iTunes charts.[3] The song was produced by Tom Fuller, who is best known for his work with Amy Winehouse and Robbie Williams.
On 6 November 2021, Kris James presented a debut self-titled album in collaboration with Fairwood Music Publishing, known as the longstanding publishers of David Bowie.[4]
On 5 August 2022, Kris James released "The Way You Move",[5] and on 28 October 2022, the next track "Home" was presented.[6][7]
Throughout September Kris James supported Anastacia on her ‘I’m Outta Lockdown’ tour across Europe in Geneva, Rome, Florence, and more.[8]
In October and November 2022, Kris joined up with Pop Idol winner and international pop star Will Young on his 20 Years Tour in numerous venues including Glasgow and London Palladium accordingly.[9][10][11]
Discography[edit]
The Scheme[edit]
- "Dust" – Single – 2015[12]
- "Jordan's Smile" – charity single – 2015[13]
- Jerome Heights – EP – 2016[14]
As solo artist[edit]
- "Eyes Open" – 2018[15][16][17]
- "Anymore" – 2018[18]
- "I'll Be Here" – 2019[19]
- "Get Back To Love" – 2019[20]
- "Kris James" (album) – November 2021
- "The Way You Move" – August 2022[21]
- "Home" – October 2022[22]
- "Caught Feelings" – June 2023[23]
References[edit]
- ^ "PREMIERE: KRIS JAMES – "EYES OPEN"". Wonderlandmagazine.com. 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Kris James". 1883magazine.com. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ "We go behind the scenes of Kris James' new music video". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ "Kris James Drops His Self-Titled Album". Wonderland. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Havelock, Polly (11 August 2022). "NEW HIT ALERT: Kris James 'The Way You Move'". essentiallypop.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Emma (11 October 2022). "OUT NOW: Kris James 'Home'". CelebMix. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Kris James 'Home'". Voice Magazine. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Interview: Kris James - Home". Lost In The Manor. 3 November 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Kris James Unveils the Hopeful Heart-warming Ballad 'Home.'". Out Now Magazine. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Powney, Catrin (4 November 2022). "Review: Will Young live at St David's Hall, Cardiff". wales247.co.uk. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Kris James excited for Will Young tour". Music-News.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Meakings, Oliver (18 September 2015). "Double Alarm Pop: Boyband The Scheme released double A-Side charity single 'Dust/Jordan's Smile'". Maximumpop.co.uk.
- ^ "Exclusive collaborative live performance – Watch The Scheme team-up with Alula". Femalefirst.co.uk.
- ^ Able, Adam. "The Scheme – Jerome Heights EP". The Yorkshire Times.
- ^ "#ICYMI Kris James releases music video for debut single 'Eyes Open'". CelebMix.com. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Rees, Katrina (19 July 2018). "#ICYMI Kris James releases music video for debut single 'Eyes Open'". CelebMix. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Premiere: Kris James - 'Eyes Open'". Wonderland. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Rees, Katrina (9 November 2018). "Kris James releases electric new single 'Anymore'". CelebMix. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "I'll Be Here - Single by Kris James". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Kris James gets back to the scene launching his solo single Get Back To Love on". NOVA MUSIC blog. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Kris James Unveils His Dance-Funk Single 'The Way You Move'". Wonderland. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Kris James Releases New Track And Music Video 'Home'". Wonderland. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Kris James Releases New Track And Music Video 'Caught Feelings'". Wonderland. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.