Keith James - Not My Day

Website:

http://whoiskeithjames.com/

Music Style:

Pop R&B

City:

Chicago

 

State:

IL

 

Country:

USA

Band Description

Keith James’ music has been described as a contagious mix of Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, and John Legend, and his voice as a soothing mix of Teddy Pendergrass and Barry White – a sound that is magnified by the warmth and positive energy reflected         

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Artist Biography

Keith James is a multi-platinum songwriter whose distinctive mix of Pop, Hip-hop, and R&B has led to writing hits for top-selling artists such as Jeremih, Wale, and others.

Now, his unique musicality and charismatic appeal have him stepping into the spotlight as the performer with his most recent masterpiece and debut single, “Not My Day” (Releasing Feb 9, 2015).  Born and raised in one of South Side Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods, James began performing at the tender age of nine, singing in his church choir and playing both piano and saxophone. Writing music nightly, James never allowed the harsh reality of his surroundings – or the sound of gunshots outside his window – to steer him from creating the positive, uplifting lyrics and melodies that have since become his trademark. 

Teaming with multi-platinum producer and musical genius Mick Schultz in 2008, James wrote the platinum smash “Birthday Sex” with recording artist (and childhood friend) Jeremih. The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The trio then collaborated on the hit record “Imma Star,” which reached gold status, and a publishing deal with Universal followed.  

Colleagues have described James’ music as a contagious mix of Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, and John Legend, and his voice as a soothing mix of Teddy Pendergrass and Barry White – a sound that is magnified by the warmth and positive energy reflected in James himself.  

“Keith James is an incredible songwriter but has always been a true artist at heart,” says Schultz. “It’s now time for the world to know that!”

Realizing that they share a special bond, James and Schultz continue to work together to change the face of music, and have written a large catalogue of songs together that the world has yet to hear. With his producer firmly by his side, the career of Keith James is history in the making. 

Press Release

 

 

Multi-platinum Songwriter and R&B/Pop Artist Keith James Releases Debut Single “Not My Day”

 

Multi-platinum songwriter Keith James makes his debut as an R&B/Pop Artist with today’s worldwide release of single “Not My Day” and is awarding 10 live private performances to 10 lucky fans.

 

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 09, 2015

Multi-platinum songwriter Keith James just added “R&B/Pop Artist” to his title with today’s worldwide release of his highly anticipated single “Not My Day” – and to celebrate his debut, the hit-maker is awarding live private performances to 10 fans in 10 different cities across the country.

Produced by multi-platinum producer Mick Schultz, “Not My Day” is a captivating mix of feel-good Pop, Hip-Hop, and R&B/Soul. The bliss-inducing single is an unlikely mix of classical strings, uplifting dance beats, and catchy lyrics that captures the essence of James’s musical style.

Launching in tandem with the single’s release on February 9th, Keith’s “Lucky Fans Tour” Sweepstakes offers the chance for fans to win one of 10 performances for themselves and their guests at the private venue of their choice.

Fans who follow @WhoIsKeithJames on social media may enter the sweepstakes via one of the following two options:

1.    Posting a screenshot on Twitter or Instagram showing the Download of “Not My Day” on iTunes with #NotMyDaySong, or
2.    Sharing the official sweepstakes image (fromhttp://www.whoiskeithjames.com/lucky) on Twitter or Instagram with #NotMyDaySong and tagging two friends

Official rules for the “Lucky Fans Tour” Sweepstakes are available at http://www.whoiskeithjames.com/lucky.

Keith James was born and raised in one of South Side Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods and began performing musically at the tender age of nine. His distinctive blend of Pop, Hip-Hop, and R&B has led to writing multiple songs for top-selling artists including Jeremih and Nicki Minaj. Upon completing “Not My Day,” James and Schultz realized that the electric, upbeat song was something special. “Sometimes when a unique song comes along it only makes sense to have the original writer sing it,” says Schultz. “This is Keith’s song!”

Supporting the launch of his debut single by connecting directly with his fans is typical of the warmth and positive energy for which James is known. The music video for “Not My Day” is scheduled to drop on February 18th, 2015, offering yet another opportunity for fans to see the artist in action.

Download “Not My Day” on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/NMD    

For high-resolution press photos and media kit, visit: http://smarturl.it/keithjamesEPK    

For more information on Keith James, please visit: http://www.whoiskeithjames.com