Back for a brand new series, Jake sits welcomes cheeky-chappy singer/songwriter James Smith, in an exciting time for him as he releases his second album Golden Age! This conversation is a great one as they chat all about James' early beginnings performing in working men's clubs and British Legions as a teenager, before stealing the hearts of the UK on Britain's Got Talent.
James grew up in the East End of London, surrounded by all different kinds of characters and moulded his sociable upbringing with his Mum encouraging him to pursue music, acting and performing and playing gigs for £20 here and there. It led to him developing his voice and talent, learning to play piano and guitar before sharing his talents with the nation. After Britain's Got Talent, he used the show as a springboard to build a fanbase and make connections in the music industry, getting to write for some of the biggest artists in the world, but also supporting smaller grassroots artists on the first steps of their journey.
Right now, James is in the most comfortable and best place of his career, with an appetite for more albums into the future and possibly even to twenty in his career - and feels this is the most open and vulnerable he's ever been with his music so far.
NOTE: This episode contains occasional strong language.
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Recorded at Chinnerys, Southend - one of the most respected music venues in the UK.
