Artist Spotlight: James Morrison

2006 brought the debut album, Undiscovered, from folk-soul artist James Morrison. This album yield no fewer than five singles and got Morrison the 2007 Brit Award for Best Male. Undiscovered reached No. 1 in Britain and Top 20 in America, Morrison was only 21.

Morrison's raw, soulful, bluesy sound caught listeners attention. There was no cliches, no bull, just pure talent and people like talent. His audience can relate to the genuine emotional content of his music.

In August 2007, after relentless touring, Morrison finally stopped to write and record a follow-up to the smash debut album. Under all that pressure, Morrison struggled. "As soon as I’d get something good I’d think about it and screw it up." He said. And then the light bulb went off: “Just go for what you’re feeling at the time. That’s how I worked on the first album, and in a way I think that’s some of the reason why people liked it. It wasn’t trying too hard.”

Songs for You, Truths for Me, the second album from the Cornwall native, is once again a showcase of Morrison's unique style. This album is filled with more raw, distinctive soul of a young boy growing into a wise man. Songs for You, Truths for Me illuminates Morrison's large, hopelessly romantic heart and genuine spirit.

"It’s less playful, more to the point,” Morrison says. “But I haven’t consciously gone for a different sound. With me, it always comes down to the lyric, the melody, and the rest flows from that. But I’ve definitely tapped into my feelings about life more on this album, rather than writing about characters on the bus (Wonderful World), or whatever. I was just letting stuff flow through me.”

Morrison's music has been featured in Apple commericals and was spotlighted in the holiday iPod Nano campaign.

Morrison partners with singer Nelly Furtado on the first single from Songs for You, Truths for Me, Broken Strings. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into the world of James Morrison. Enjoy!




For more information on Morrison, visit www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com or find him on iTunes.