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Jamie Scott
01/01/2005
STARRING: Jamie Scott
BORN:LONDON
AGE: 21
MUSICAL STYLE:SOUL
Despite his tender years, Jamie Scott's extraordinary soulful voice and songwriting skills have seen him compared to Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, Justin Timberlake and Sting. Jamie is due to release his second single, 'Searching', in January, and his debut album, 'Soul Searching', in March.
What is your biggest achievement?
Getting enough support from my live performances for 'Just' to debut at Number 29 in the charts without major radio play. The single was inspired by the prophet Kahil Gibran and the poem 'Footprints', written by Mary Stevenson.
Tell us about your new projects...
I've been writing a lot for my album, which is out in March, so that has taken up a lot of time. I've been writing in Sweden and I might go to LA soon. My second single 'Searching' is out in January and Ill be cracking on with more live dates.
Who are your musical heroes?
Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hatherway and Prince! And I also love the lyricists people like Bob Dylan and Paul Simon produce.
Did you listen to pop music growing up?
I first picked up a guitar at the age of seven and wrote my first song at nine, yet somehow I managed to miss out all the music from the '80s and '90s! I immersed myself in the music my parents listened to from the '60s and '70s. I think I'm lucky that I've never listened to a lot of radio pop, as it means I haven't been influenced by it. All I've listened to all my life is old school. And when you don't listen to modern-day music and you're reared on a diet of Marvin, Stevie and Donnie, you develop an ear for a tune. That's all I've ever been interested in.
What are your plans for the coming months?
The next few months are going to be really busy. I'll be mainly concentrating on my live gigs. I seem to be winning a lot of fans in this area! I'm about to go on tour with Beverly Knight, which I'm really looking forward to! Touring is definitely my thing! So far I've been on the road with Sugababes, Lemar, Ginuwine, Mario Winans, Carleen Anderson, and Rhian Benson.
What do see yourself doing in the future?
Hopefully, if things go according to plan, very soon I will be a household name and headlining my own national tour. That would be a dream come true! This really is my ultimate aim. Playing live is what it's all about and where I'm happiest! I could quite easily do without all the other stuff!
Are there any other artists you'd like to work with?
I fancy doing a duet with Joss Stone; I think our voices would work well together and, let's be honest, she's pretty is cool, isn't she! I would most like to headline the Jazz Café; it's something I'm yet to do and hope it won't be too long before I realise that ambition! I have performed there but only as a support, which isn't the same, really!
Also there are a number of artists in the American neo-soul movement I'd love to work with, such as Raphael Sadique and D'Angelo. Actually, you've got me thinking now; the list is as long as my arm!
Describe yourself in five words.
Extrovert. Sarcastic. Driven. Non-conformist. Inquisitive.
Who would you invite to dinner and why?
Muhammad Ali, because he's been a hero of mine since I was a child. It would be amazing to chat with him for an evening and see what he thinks. He's an icon!
What is your recipe for success?
Umm, that's a tough one! I guess to never give up and always believe in yourself. That way whatever you achieve will be true.
What makes you happy?
Hearing fans singing your songs is the best feeling there is.
And angry?
I don't get angry easily, generally speaking; I'm quite good-natured. But the thing that does make me angry is how hard it is to get your music heard if it is not commercial.
What was the last CD you bought?
Marvin Gaye's 'Greatest Hits'. I had to have it as it came with a live DVD. Quality viewing!
If not a singer/songwriter then what?
I would turn the tables and be a critic instead!