Tyler James 'Why Do I Do'

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"'Why Do I Do?' is slick, sophisticated urban pop from a massive talent"
Time Out

"there's no doubt that this fella's gonna be a big name.. what a voice"
Straight No Chaser

Much touted 22 year old east London born singer/songwriter Tyler James, follows his recent special guest slot on Amy Winehouse's sell-out UK tour, with the release on November 1st of his debut Island single "Why Do I Do?". The single is taken from Tyler's soon to be completed debut album which looks set to establish him as one the most exciting young talents in the British music scene.

'Why Do I Do' sets out Tyler's stall in vivid colours. The voice flies out of the speakers, part regretful, part amused, with Tyler confessing to his failings in treating his lady right. 'Why Do I Do' fizzes with charisma, but it's just the starter. The album's release will introduce a talent equally capable of mastering a variety of styles.

Tyler James is British pop's unlikely lad. Against the odds, he got himself noticed. Against conventional wisdom, this guy who looks like a male model is one of the brightest new talents in years. And in spite of being only 22, he sings with an unwavering authority more suited to a songwriter twice his age. He can do it without being a slave to anyone else's style, and he's done it all himself. No silver spoons. No rich uncles. No mates in the business. Just a genuine, old fashioned talent for making music. Tyler grew up in a house full of women, allowing his mum, aunts and sisters to take over the stereo. The James household throbbed to Motown, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley. His older sister added new Jill swing to the equation while Tyler himself took on board some Babyface and Boyz II Men while retaining ultimate faith in what he calls "old time classic stuff" - from Sinatra to Holland Dozier Holland.

The musical momentum from that vibrant East End household, where Tyler's stepdad helped out with some education in the ways of jazz, was backed up by visits to Tyler's real dad, a musician with a home studio where Tyler made his first songwriting attempts.

Listen to Pop Playlist - 01-08-2010

Also See: ilikemusic.com

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