7.4
Contact: [email protected]
Web: spotify.com
Seeking: Film/TV
Style: Soul, R&B
A classic R&B sound is the order of the day from Maurice James, who has a smooth, expressive voice. But that doesn’t mean that there’s anything dated or tired about his soul sound. Rather, James manages to blend the traditional with the contemporary.
Piano-led tunes such as “Ocean View” gave way to chill beats—the music is deftly produced, never allowing big ideas to get in the way of the song. On “Angels Exist,” the strings are delicate and frankly gorgeous, amplifying the little accents that make his voice so lovely. James makes it so easy to sink into his world.
