Mitch James (born 26 June 1995) is a New Zealand singer, songwriter and guitarist from Auckland. He is best known for his songs "Bright Blue Skies", "Sunday Morning", "No Fixed Abode", "Move On" and "21" which have featured in the Official New Zealand Music Charts. His self-titled first album debuted at No. 2 on the New Zealand chart, No. 1 on the NZ Artist Album Chart and has since been certified Platinum by Recorded Music NZ.
James was raised in Auckland, New Zealand, where he attended Saint Kentigern College. James taught himself how to play the guitar at the age of 14 by studying YouTube tutorial videos. James has stated that school "wasn't fun" for him and that music became something of a refuge.[2] At age 16 James found inspiration in the likes of Ben Howard and Ed Sheeran.[3] At age 17 James finished school and travelled to London on a one-way airfare in pursuit of a break into the music industry.[2][4]
2015–2016: Breakthrough and early releases
In 2015, while in Europe, James began recording and editing cover videos on his phone and sharing them on Facebook and YouTube.[4][5][6] In 2016, New Zealand musician Maala spotted one of the videos and shared it with A&r staff at Sony Music New Zealand. James returned to New Zealand and signed with the label shortly after.[7][8]
On 1 December 2016 James released his first single "No Fixed Abode" along with its accompanying music video. On 9 December 2016 James released his second single "Move On.
In March 2017, James completed The Humble Roadie Tour, a ten date national tour of New Zealand. James and his crew travelled the entire length of the tour in a custom Kombi van.[9][3]
James indicated he intended to release his debut album in October/November 2017.[4]
2018–present: Debut album
In May 2018, James released "21", the first single off his debut self-titled album, which was scheduled to be released in September 2018. 21 peaked at #2 on the NZ Singles chart. By October, "21" was certified Gold by RMNZ. 21 was then nominated for "Single of the Year" at the New Zealand Music Awards.
James then went on to release his self-titled debut album "Mitch James" on 14 September 2018. The album was produced by Ji Fraser and Eli Paewai of Six60. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Overall NZ Music Chart, and No. 1 on the NZ Albums Chart. The album has garnered over 100,000,000 streams as of 1 September 2019 and has since been certified Platinum in New Zealand.
James embarked on his first major headline tour of New Zealand shortly after release.
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March 03, 2023
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For his eponymous debut album see Mitch James album Mitch James born 26 June 1995 is a New Zealand singer songwriter and guitarist from Auckland He is best known for his songs Bright Blue Skies Sunday Morning No Fixed Abode Move On and 21 which have featured in the Official New Zealand Music Charts His self titled first album debuted at No 2 on the New Zealand chart No 1 on the NZ Artist Album Chart and has since been certified Platinum by Recorded Music NZ Mitch JamesBirth nameMitchell Digby McCallum James 1 Born 1995 06 26 26 June 1995 age 27 OriginAuckland New ZealandGenresPopacousticfolk poppop rockOccupation s SingersongwriterguitaristInstrument s Vocalsacoustic guitarYears active2015 presentLabelsSony MusicWebsitemitchjamesmusic wbr com Contents 1 Life and career 1 1 Early life 1 2 2015 2016 Breakthrough and early releases 1 3 2018 present Debut album 2 Discography 2 1 Albums 2 2 Extended plays 2 3 Singles 3 Awards and nominations 4 Tours 5 Notes 6 ReferencesLife and career EditEarly life Edit James was raised in Auckland New Zealand where he attended Saint Kentigern College James taught himself how to play the guitar at the age of 14 by studying YouTube tutorial videos James has stated that school wasn t fun for him and that music became something of a refuge 2 At age 16 James found inspiration in the likes of Ben Howard and Ed Sheeran 3 At age 17 James finished school and travelled to London on a one way airfare in pursuit of a break into the music industry 2 4 2015 2016 Breakthrough and early releases Edit In 2015 while in Europe James began recording and editing cover videos on his phone and sharing them on Facebook and YouTube 4 5 6 In 2016 New Zealand musician Maala spotted one of the videos and shared it with A amp r staff at Sony Music New Zealand James returned to New Zealand and signed with the label shortly after 7 8 On 1 December 2016 James released his first single No Fixed Abode along with its accompanying music video On 9 December 2016 James released his second single Move On In March 2017 James completed The Humble Roadie Tour a ten date national tour of New Zealand James and his crew travelled the entire length of the tour in a custom Kombi van 9 3 James indicated he intended to release his debut album in October November 2017 4 2018 present Debut album Edit In May 2018 James released 21 the first single off his debut self titled album which was scheduled to be released in September 2018 21 peaked at 2 on the NZ Singles chart By October 21 was certified Gold by RMNZ 21 was then nominated for Single of the Year at the New Zealand Music Awards James then went on to release his self titled debut album Mitch James on 14 September 2018 The album was produced by Ji Fraser and Eli Paewai of Six60 The album debuted at No 2 on the Overall NZ Music Chart and No 1 on the NZ Albums Chart The album has garnered over 100 000 000 streams as of 1 September 2019 and has since been certified Platinum in New Zealand James embarked on his first major headline tour of New Zealand shortly after release James was nominated and won MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Zealand Act in October In March 2018 James opened for Ed Sheeran on his Tour for all three Dunedin dates In Summer 2019 2020 James opened for Six60 on their world tour Discography EditAlbums Edit Title Details Peak chart positions CertificationsNZ 10 Mitch James Released 14 September 2018 Label Sony Music NZ Formats CD digital download streaming 2 RMNZ Platinum citation needed Patience Released 4 November 2022 Label Sony Music Australia Formats CD digital download streaming 13 11 Extended plays Edit Title DetailsSunday Sessions Released 7 August 2020 Label Sony Music NZ Formats CD digital download streamingSingles Edit Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumNZ 10 Move On 2016 RMNZ Gold citation needed Mitch James All the Ways to Say Goodbye 2017 RMNZ Gold citation needed 21 2018 RMNZ Platinum citation needed Old News RMNZ Platinum citation needed Bright Blue Skies 2019 RMNZ Platinum citation needed ARIA Platinum citation needed Sunday Morning 37 RMNZ Platinum citation needed Non album singles Be Somebody 2021 A History 2022 B Motions C Patience Stuck in Denial D Home Is Lonely E Awards and nominations EditYear Nominee Work Award Result2018 Mitch James MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Zealand Act Won 16 2018 21 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards for Single of the Year Nominated 17 2017 Mitch James Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards for Best Pop Act Nominated2019 Mitch James 2019 VAC Benny Awards Top Male Artist WonTours EditHumble Roadie Tour 9 2017 NZ and Australia Album Tour 2018 Bright Blue Skies UK and NZ Tour 2019 Drax Project and Mitch James Tour 2021 Bridges World Tour w Calum Scott 2022 Notes Edit Be Somebody did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart but peaked at number five on the NZ Hot Singles Chart 12 History did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart but peaked at number one on the NZ Hot Singles Chart 13 Patience did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart but peaked at number four on the NZ Hot Singles Chart 14 Stuck in Denial did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart but peaked at number nine on the NZ Hot Singles Chart 15 Home Is Lonely did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart but peaked at number 38 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart 15 References Edit GOAT ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED opencorporates com Retrieved 14 August 2020 a b Mitch James Making it happen with 20 pounds and a guitar Stuff Retrieved 30 July 2017 a b Five minutes with Mitch James Remix Magazine Remix Magazine 28 March 2017 Retrieved 30 July 2017 a b c Mitch James on how to get signed to a major label by busking around Europe The Spinoff 14 March 2017 Retrieved 30 July 2017 Broke Kiwi musician given gig in front of hundreds after stranger overhears his SOS call 1 NEWS NOW Retrieved 30 July 2017 Mitch James YouTube Retrieved 30 July 2017 staff Newstalk ZB Kiwi singer Mitch James From cleaning cars to a record deal www newstalkzb co nz Retrieved 30 July 2017 From sleeping rough to a record deal How Kiwi singer Mitch James made it in music Stuff Retrieved 30 July 2017 a b Mitch James Humble Roadie Tour kicks off tomorrow night Libel Retrieved 30 July 2017 a b Discography Mitch James Charts nz Hung Medien Retrieved 12 November 2022 NZ Top 40 Albums Chart Recorded Music NZ 14 November 2022 Retrieved 12 November 2022 NZ Hot Singles Chart Recorded Music NZ 10 May 2021 Retrieved 8 May 2021 NZ Hot Singles Recorded Music NZ 14 March 2022 Retrieved 19 March 2022 NZ Hot Singles Chart Recorded Music NZ 22 August 2022 Retrieved 20 August 2022 a b NZ Hot Singles Chart Recorded Music NZ 14 November 2022 Retrieved 12 November 2022 Kiwi star Mitch James wins MTV EMA NZ Herald 4 November 2018 ISSN 1170 0777 Retrieved 17 November 2018 Mitch James www facebook com Retrieved 17 November 2018 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mitch James amp oldid 1123880517, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
