LostxSondays

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“Edgar James” 


R&B singer, songwriter, “Edgar James” was born in Savannah, Georgia.  Recognizing his talent of singing at the early age of 7 years old, he was determined to find his way to the stage.  In the early 90’s he and his family relocated to Atlanta, Georgia.  Where his interest in singing and performing begin to grow and develop while attending Lovejoy High School. Continuing his love for singing and performing into adulthood, Edgar James continued to mold himself into a soulful artist and began to perfect his writing skills.
He first took the stage in 2002 as a member of an R&B group, True Harmony. He was the last member to join and stayed until the group parted ways in 2003. It seemed all was over but "Edgar James" continued to write and practice and work. Later, joining another group, LuvMakingLyrics, Edgar James got a fresh star on music where he came up with his new style and nickname the NVG, but something was missing so after a short time he parted ways with LuvMakingLyrics and finally decided to venture out for the first time as a solo artist.
"Edgar James" took some time to redefine himself, and realize his own identity within the himself.  In 2015, he began his return to the music scene redefining his musical sound as authentic, real, raw, and quality. He strives to provide his fans and supporters with a “Real R&B” repertoire of soulful characterized themes of love, heartbreak, relationships, and the pursuit of happiness. "Edgar James" has been inspired by such musical artists as Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Smokie Norful, Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, John Legend, and Anthony Hamilton. 
In October  2016 he released his debut single entitled, “Feelin’s” which gave an vibe of early 90's feel. He continues to reinvent himself to ensure longevity and to become an influential force in the world of R&B and pop music. He stays true to his personal and musical motto “Be a Genius in everything you do”-Edgar James. Get ready to witness and remember the name that is "Edgar James"

Hailing from the cityscapes of NYC's Brooklyn Borough, and currently residing in Florida's West Palm Beach area, Hip Hop/R&B Recording Artist, J.I.A. began hitting the ground running with his dynamic writing style and witty rhyming techniques since 2005, and has manifested into a very eclectic and recognizable name among his scene. He's a renowned Independent CEO & Producer/Artist that writes, mixes, and masters his own music. He also creates the cover art for all of his releases, embracing the creative process entirely on his own.

J.I.A. began honing his craft and artistic merit in 2006 with two other Brooklyn Rappers at the time, Checkmate and Synical. And shortly after the group formed, the trio hit the studio to record The Lost Sessions Vol. 1. However, the trio went their separate ways due to conflict and irreconcilable differences, which set the path for J.I.A. to utilize his experiences from recording/performing with the other two rappers, and subsequently allow him to take on music as a passionate solo career.

Without wasting any time at all, J.I.A. decided to set the motion forward by heading back into the studio to record his debut single, "Hennessy", which received positive reception online as well as the streets. He followed up shortly after with his most current single, "Break Yo Neck", which also has garnered critical acclaim, and has helped him build an insatiable fan base.

In 2016, J.I.A. opened the doors with his record label, Lost Son Records. He's also in the development stages for his upcoming website, dastash.com. J.I.A.'s current plans include new song releases every Sunday for his fans & listeners (called Lost x Sondays), and to continue to break into the industry as a familiar name and face among the Hip Hop community.