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A Man Like Me

Album: A Man Like Me

Released: Apr 25, 2006

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Genre: Down-tempo / Melodramatic Popular Song / Pop
Location cape town, ZA
Profile Views: 24924
Last Login: 4/8/2013
Member Since 4/25/2006
Website www.jamesonline.co.za
Record Label StreetLevel
Type of Label Indie
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Emmy nominated, SAMA award winning, chart topping singer, songwriter, producer and musical entrepreneur. Asked to describe himself, James Stewart offers simply: “musician”. Could he elaborate? He suggests “Couldn't I just hum it instead?” James is South African. Cape Town-born. He cut his teeth in classical music with the usual childhood distaste and ‘messed around with break- dancing and synthesizers' in his early teens. The late 90's however would see him form his own band, abandon a law career and take a leap into the great unknown. As singer/ songwriter for The Usual, he achieved fame with enduring classics like ‘the shape that I'm in ' and ‘like a vision, securing the band a special place in the hearts and homes of music lovers throughout South Africa . James and the Usual were rewarded with 2 national number 1's, two national number 2's, two South African Music Awards and a string of top tens. Recording progressively at Street Level - the recording studio and label operation he co-owns with industry veteran Richard Black - bringing in the cream of Cape Town musicians and a few surprise musical collaborators - James has woven a shimmering debut solo album that is a testament to his immense talents. A man like me was released to critical acclaim in early 2005 and has achieved top ten status across Regional Radio, after which Shine was licensed by Southern Sun for their ongoing television campaign for their 4 & 5 star premier hotels. He has also completed a video of Shine , which was directed and shot by reknowned photographer and ex Calvin Klein glossy girl Josie Borain. He is a busy commercial producer and writer, and the creative brain behind the development of Street Level as an independent music leader. The Street Level Music Production team have one international and local advertising awards. His musical exploits have taken him to the UK, USA, Thailand and Australia where he has been collaborating and networking with key writers, producers and industry leaders. Yoko Ono asked James to perform John Lennon's classic Imagine as the soundtrack to the upcoming Amnesty International television and film commercial. The song will be a featured download on the Artists for Amnesty site to raise awareness and will also be included on a compilation album featuring other artists such as the Black eyed Peas, Maroon 5, Snow Patrol and the Cure. James visits New York and London annually nurture his songwriting partnerships. He has collaborated on a new song with Grammy award winning songstress Julie Gold who wrote “ From a distance” together with 11 Emmy Award Winner A J Gundell. He is also enjoying a wonderful creative relationship with Curtis Aaron Richardson , who has written hits for J Lo & Joss Stone amongst others. MOST RECENTLY: James has enjoyed massive airplay in South African radio with his two latest hits. “You don’t stop turning me on” was the most ‘played’ song on KFM by a South African artist. “Beautiful Mistake” has also charmed its way into the hearts of radio listeners across the country. www.jamesonline.co.za
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Singer, songwriter, producer and musical entrepreneur. Asked to describe himself, he offers simply: musician. Could he elaborate? He suggests Couldnt I just hum it instead? James is South African. Cape Town-born. He cut his teeth in classical music in the 70s with the usual childhood distaste and messed around with break- dancing and synthesizers in his early teens. The 90s however would see him form his own band, abandon a law career and take a leap into the great unknown. As singer/ songwriter for The Usual, he achieved fame in the late nineties with enduring classics like The shape that Im in and Like a Vision, securing the band a special place in the hearts and homes of music lovers throughout South Africa. James and the Usual were rewarded with 2 National ..1s, 2 South African Music Awards and a list of top tens. He is also a busy commercial producer and writer, and the creative brain behind the development of Street Level as an independent music leader. His musical exploits have taken him to the UK, USA, Thailand and Australia where he has been collaborating and networking with key writers, producers and industry leaders. James has also recently been invited by Yoko Ono to perform John Lennons classic 'Imagine' as the soundtrack to the upcoming Amnesty International television and film commercial.

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