James Newman
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| Name | James Newman |
| Birth name | James Richard Newman |
| Born | October 19, 1985 |
| Origin | Settle, North Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Genre | Pop music, Electronic dance music |
| Instrument | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Label | BMG Rights Management |
| Associated acts | Rudimental, Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris |
James Newman is a British singer and songwriter, known for his work with various Grammy Award-winning artists, including Rudimental and Armin van Buuren. He has also collaborated with Calvin Harris, David Guetta, and Sia (musician), among others. Newman's music style is a fusion of Pop music and Electronic dance music, which has been compared to that of The Chainsmokers and Major Lazer. His songs have been featured on BBC Radio 1, Kiss (radio station), and MTV (Europe).
● Early Life
James Newman was born on October 19, 1985, in Settle, North Yorkshire, England, to a family of musicians. His brother, John Newman (singer), is also a singer and songwriter, known for his hit singles Love Me Again (John Newman song) and Come and Get It (John Newman song). Newman grew up listening to The Beatles, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder, which influenced his music style. He attended Leeds College of Music, where he studied music production and songwriting, and later moved to London to pursue a career in music.
● Career
Newman's music career began in 2010, when he started writing songs for other artists, including Little Mix, Olly Murs, and Leona Lewis. He has also worked with Kylie Minogue, Jess Glynne, and Paloma Faith, among others. In 2013, he co-wrote the song Blurred Lines with Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke, which became a huge commercial success and reached the top of the charts in several countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Newman has also collaborated with DJ Fresh, Nadia Ali, and Hardwell, and has released several singles, including My House (James Newman song) and Alone (James Newman song).
● Discography
Newman's discography includes several singles and collaborations with other artists. Some of his notable works include My House (James Newman song), Alone (James Newman song), and Drowning (James Newman song). He has also released music with Rudimental, Armin van Buuren, and Calvin Harris, among others. Newman's music has been featured on various Compilation albums, including Now That's What I Call Music! and Ministry of Sound.
● Eurovision Song Contest
In 2020, Newman was selected to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the song My Last Breath (James Newman song). However, the contest was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was re-selected to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song Embers (James Newman song), which finished in 26th place in the Grand Final. Newman's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has been compared to that of other British artists, including Engelbert Humperdinck, Bonnie Tyler, and SuRie.
● Personal Life
Newman is currently based in London and is signed to BMG Rights Management. He has worked with various Charity (practice) organizations, including Cancer Research UK and British Red Cross. Newman is also a supporter of LGBT rights and has performed at several Pride parades, including London Pride and Manchester Pride. He has been influenced by various artists, including Elton John, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael, and has cited The X Factor (UK) and Britain's Got Talent as his favorite Television programs.