{{Infobox musical artist | name = Kris James | image = Kris James indoor img.jpg | birth_place = Liverpool, England | genre = pop music | occupation = singer <br>songwriter | instrument = vocals | years_active = 2015–present | label = Fairwood Music Publishing | website = https://www.krisjamesmusic.com/ }}
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'''Kris James''' is an English singer-songwriter from Liverpool, England. He was the former lead singer of The Scheme, but now performs as a solo artist.<ref>{{cite web |title=PREMIERE: KRIS JAMES – "EYES OPEN" |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2018/07/13/premiere-kris-james/ |work=Wonderlandmagazine.com|date=13 July 2018 }}</ref>
==Career== left|thumb|Kris James supporting Will Young at The Princess Theatre, Torquay in 2022. In early 2015, Kris James together with Kyle Carpenter and Aleksey Lopez made up a boyband called The Scheme. After performing as the lead singer of the boyband The Scheme, Liverpool born singer-songwriter Kris James launched his solo career in mid 2018.
His debut single "Eyes Open" peaked at number 25 in the official iTunes chart, where it held the position for four weeks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://1883magazine.com/kris-james/|title=Kris James|website=1883magazine.com|date=17 July 2019|accessdate=21 July 2020}}</ref> The follow-up single "Anymore" was released in the Autumn of 2018 and entered the official iTunes at number 1 in the genre of electronic on the day of release. James' third single "I'll be Here" peaked at number 19 in the official overall iTunes charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/kris-james-releases-new-single-ill-be-here-go-behind-the-scenes-of-the-music-video__26392/|title=We go behind the scenes of Kris James' new music video|website=Officialcharts.com|accessdate=21 July 2020}}</ref> The song was produced by Tom Fuller, who is best known for his work with Amy Winehouse and Robbie Williams.
On 6 November 2021, Kris James presented a debut self-titled album in collaboration with Fairwood Music Publishing, known as the longstanding publishers of David Bowie.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-06 |title=Kris James Drops His Self-Titled Album |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2021/11/06/premiere-kris-james-2/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Wonderland |language=en-GB}}</ref>
On 5 August 2022, Kris James released "The Way You Move",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Havelock |first=Polly |date=2022-08-11 |title=NEW HIT ALERT: Kris James 'The Way You Move' |url=https://essentiallypop.com/epop/2022/08/new-hit-alert-kris-james-the-way-you-move/ |website=essentiallypop.com |access-date=2022-12-09 |language=en-GB}}</ref> and on 28 October 2022, the next track "Home" was presented.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Emma |date=2022-10-11 |title=OUT NOW: Kris James 'Home' |url=https://celebmix.com/out-now-kris-james-home/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=CelebMix |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Kris James 'Home' |url=https://www.voicemag.uk/blog/11984/new-music-video-kris-james-home |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Voice Magazine |language=en-gb}}</ref>
In October and November 2022, Kris joined up with ''Pop Idol'' winner and international pop star Will Young on his 20 Years Tour in numerous venues including Glasgow and London Palladium accordingly.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-30 |title=Kris James Unveils the Hopeful Heart-warming Ballad 'Home.' |url=https://outnowmagazine.com/kris-james-home/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Out Now Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Powney |first=Catrin |date=2022-11-04 |title=Review: Will Young live at St David's Hall, Cardiff |url=https://www.wales247.co.uk/review-will-young-live-at-st-davids-hall-cardiff |website=wales247.co.uk |access-date=2022-12-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kris James excited for Will Young tour |url=https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150635/Kris-James-excited-for-Will-Young-tour |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Music-News.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Discography== ===The Scheme=== *"Dust" – Single – 2015<ref>{{cite web|last=Meakings|first=Oliver|title=Double Alarm Pop: Boyband The Scheme released double A-Side charity single 'Dust/Jordan's Smile'.|url=https://maximumpop.co.uk/the-scheme-dust-jordans-smile/|website=Maximumpop.co.uk|date=18 September 2015}}</ref> *"Jordan's Smile" – charity single – 2015<ref>{{cite web|title=Exclusive collaborative live performance – Watch The Scheme team-up with Alula|url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/the-scheme-alula-exclusive-live-performance-849781.html|website=Femalefirst.co.uk |date=29 July 2015 }}</ref> *''Jerome Heights'' – EP – 2016<ref>{{cite news|last=Able|first=Adam|title=The Scheme – Jerome Heights EP|url=http://www.yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/The-Scheme--Jerome-Heights-EP|newspaper=The Yorkshire Times}}</ref>
===As solo artist=== * "Eyes Open" – 2018<ref>{{cite web |title=#ICYMI Kris James releases music video for debut single 'Eyes Open' |url=https://celebmix.com/kris-james-music-video-eyes-open/ |website=CelebMix.com|date=19 July 2018 |accessdate=21 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rees |first=Katrina |date=2018-07-19 |title=#ICYMI Kris James releases music video for debut single 'Eyes Open' |url=https://celebmix.com/kris-james-music-video-eyes-open/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=CelebMix |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-13 |title=Premiere: Kris James - 'Eyes Open' |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2018/07/13/premiere-kris-james/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Wonderland |language=en-GB}}</ref> * "Anymore" – 2018<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rees |first=Katrina |date=2018-11-09 |title=Kris James releases electric new single 'Anymore' |url=https://celebmix.com/kris-james-electric-single-anymore/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=CelebMix |language=en-GB}}</ref> * "I'll Be Here" – 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ill-be-here-single/1460029421 |title= I'll Be Here - Single by Kris James |publisher=Apple Music |accessdate=26 June 2019}}</ref> * "Get Back To Love" – 2019<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-09 |title=Kris James gets back to the scene launching his solo single Get Back To Love on |work=NOVA MUSIC blog |url=https://novamusic.blog/kris-james-gets-back-to-the-scene-launching-his-solo-single-get-back-to-love/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |language=en-US}}</ref> * "Kris James" (album) – November 2021 * "The Way You Move" – August 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-05 |title=Kris James Unveils His Dance-Funk Single 'The Way You Move' |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2022/08/05/kris-james-the-way-you-move-premiere/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Wonderland |language=en-GB}}</ref> * "Home" – October 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-28 |title=Kris James Releases New Track And Music Video 'Home' |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2022/10/28/premiere-kris-james-home/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Wonderland |language=en-GB}}</ref> * "Caught Feelings" – June 2023<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-08 |title=Kris James Releases New Track And Music Video 'Caught Feelings' |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2023/06/08/new-noise-kris-james// |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=Wonderland |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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