Our revelation of the day is James Vickery, and his self-titled album JAMES. is nothing short of a sonic love affair. From the very first seconds of “Hotel Lobby”, we’re pulled in—an almost cinematic intro, and then that voice. Singular, unmistakable, it glides over a sunlit guitar with a subtle Latin flair. The track defies categories: a touch of soul, a hint of R&B, a new kind of pop. It’s magical, seductive, impossible to resist.
As the album unfolds, Vickery’s signature becomes clear—dreamy, modern production, brushed with urban tones and raw emotion. His music carries a rare authenticity, the mark of an artist who dares to be vulnerable. Behind every note lies a story: James has been deaf in one ear since childhood, and for the first time, he lets that experience shape his sound entirely.
JAMES. is his most personal work yet, a journey of heart and resilience. By the time we reach “Fall In Your Arms”, with its delicate piano and breathtaking honesty, we’re falling in love all over again—not just with his voice, but with his art. James Vickery is the new soul of UK R&B—and it’s time the world listened:
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