IN THE SPOTLITE: LUKE JAMES

LUKE JAMES

  

Well, well, well I must say Luke James "I Want You" in my collection of great music. This man can sang, if you don't know you better ask somebody.   Representing New Orleans, this new found success has been a long time coming for Luke.  After a trio attempt didn't pan out, he landed the opportunity to sing backup for Tyrese, which led to a record deal for the duo 'Luke and Q'. But once again, that path was cut short. Yet, that didn't discourage him. He went on to assist in writing songs for artists such as Justin Beiber, Brittany Spears, Keri Hilson, and  Brandy.  Recently, he also appeared in Beyonce's video for "Run The World (Girls)". Now, the doors have opened again for him and this time he is going at it solo, which ultimately might be just what he needed.

Luke James exudes sincerity, not only in his music but in his personality as well.  He doesn't want to just simply make songs that sell, he wants to make music that we can FEEL.  Inspired by old school music, including Donnie Hathaway, he has taken a classic remedy and sweetened it up with a new school vibe.  On his debut track titled, "I Want You", he expresses his love for a woman with a sequence of hills and valleys. Luke starts off by reeling us in slowly and then lays his passionately powerful vocals on us.  From there he continues this up and down cycle. But there is one particular moment, one particular line, when I just knew that I wanted this song to be played at my wedding. He says, "I've waited all my life, for someone like you, someone like you. And nobody, nobody, nobody else will do, because I want you baby!" I just love the way that he takes his time and caresses each word, it's magically seductive. He has perfected his craft very well. Another amazing track is "Hurt Me", with its soothingly alluring tempo. Can you say goosebumps?! I have these two songs on repeat until it hurts me baby. Luke James is a force, go experience him. You're welcome!

~Sincerely, Me