Lulu James may originate from Tanzania but she soon left for South Shields at the tender age of six. This Geordie lass suddenly sounds a lot less exotic but don’t let this fuzz your perception of her dub-esque take on soul music.
At nineteen, Lulu garnered industry comparisons to what we would recognize as the female-power vocalist – Jessie Ware and Katy B ring any bells?
Her interpretation of 21st century soul stands in direct contrast to the enigmatic character we often see on stage. Her small silhouette is almost lost in a haze of dark disco smoke, but the significance of her profound lyrics makes up for her mysterious stage presence. James appears to be leading the dance sensibility towards a new age of lyrical ingenuity, for her slow-burn sound is as soulful as it is typically tricksy.
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