Statuesque, exotic and soulful - the unforgettable voice and powerful stage presence of Victoria Wilson James has earned her the title of “The Glamazon” by the British press.
Victoria attended the Los Angeles Academy of Theatre Arts and the prestigious Phil Moore Singers Workshop in Hollywood, Ca. She combines her training and broad experience into her live performances which take the shape of an audio/ visual extravaganza. Like a chameleon ever changing colours, her repertoire spans from her numerous recordings ranging from heart-wrenching torch songs to gloriously infused global dance floor anthems.
Victoria initially tasted international success through her featured role on Soul II Soul’s chart topping hit “ A Dream’s A Dream”. Her performance in the sensational one time only World Tour of the band received rave reviews. The Village Voice praised her performance as a combination of Katherine Hepburn and Michael Jordan.
Following the success of her role with Soul II Soul, Victoria released her debut solo album, “Perseverance” which yielded the top 5 U.S. Billboard hit “Through” and boasted remixes by Frankee Knuckles and David Morales. “Reach 4 the Melody” taken fromher sophmore solo album Colourfields (SONY Dance Pool) produced by Alex Party and remixed by Boris Dlugosch topped dance charts around the world.
Victoria became co- front person for ground breaking techno-pop band The Shamen along side band member über globlal DJ Mr.C and through her tenure of 6 years, provided bangin’ vocals on several of their hits including “Destination Eschaton” and “Trans Amazonia” until the band’s amicable split in 1999, and shortly thereafter featured on Mr.C’s debut solo album on the hypnotic track “Circles of Love”.
Victoria returned to her love of musical theatre in a role which was especially created for her and alongside 80’s legend Kid Creole in the UK smash hit musical “Oh What A Night!”. She played the role of “Glinda” the good witch of the South in the UK production of the Tony Award winning musical, “The Wiz”, the role of “Missy Judson” in the European Premier of yet another Tony Award winning musical “Purlie” where both her performance and the production received overwhelming critical acclaim., portrayed Ella Fitzgerald in a new play “Lush Life” , by award winning playwright Paul Sirret. Victoria co-starred in her 1st UK film entitled “The Road to Damascus” directed by Academy Award winner Chris Munro. The film was submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for nomination consideration.
She could be heard calling everyone to arms featuring on Superchumbo’s dance global anthem “The Revolution” which was first release on Danny Tanaglia’s newly launched Twisted Records America label with subsequent releases on several über cool dance compilations whixh is still favoured by top clubs and DJs around the world.
The glorious world beat album Avitas’s “A Course in Miracles” was released on exciting new label Thirteen[rec]. and is her new home label. Victoria collaborated with Ralph Falcon from Miami based super duo Murk for the glorious Café Mambo 2005 on a track entitled Swim.
2007, she re-teamed teamed with Ralph Falcon on their smash hit “Need Someone” which stayed in the Billboard Club Play chart for 16 weeks and peaked at no 2.
Full discography availoble on request.
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Dear Victoria... Thank you so much for Stopping by to say hi- Your words made my day brighter! I feel truly blessed to have made an impression on someone who truly has done the same for me! I hope one day we get to sit down for coffee and girltalk! Until then, I hope you are having a beautiful summer! I am sending you heartfelt Swedish Greetings- Blessings to you and your loved ones!
---DIVAMANIA--- THE NO.1 FASHION & MUSIC PAGE says THX 4 THE ADD
hi my dear victoria wilson james, it’s my pleasure to meet you here i’m a fashion show dj and i still like your music & style... your space is very delightful...i like to stay there... please watch my page about my fashion & music... enjoy the videos & feel the music it's for inspirations of the mind deep down inside & be my guest
my guestbook is for my friends here and if you like it come inside...
...i like my friends and you're could now one of them...hope so!
you everytime welcome & let's keep in touch...
still wish you a wonderful weekend friendly hugs & kisses from berlin
FOREVER 80s ALBUM RELEASED IN HMV ON 7th APRIL
yes guys the album is available on the 7th april it has 2 of my tracks on and tracks from
Laura Harding, Sarah Lee, Rachel whitbread and David Christopher
you can Pre order it direct on the hmv website click direct link below xxx
http://www. hmv. co. uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails. do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=789075
see you all soon xxxx
"The Ultimate Measure of a Person is not Where you Stand in Moments of Comfort and Convenience,But Where you Stand in Times of Challenges and Controversy." MLK Jr.
MERRY XMAS; HAPPY HOLIDAYS! HAPPY NEW YEAR!GOD BLESS! Sheena, Stockholm, Sweden
