Emmitt James (born 2/5/93) a Milwaukee, Wis born and raised poet/musician. James at heart is a poet, which shows vividly in his music. He has been compared to other Midwest greats; Common, Kanye West, and Lupe Fiasco but has influences from nearly all genres of music.
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Latest singles: “What Writers Do” – https://soundcloud.com/heavens-favorite/02-what-writers-do
“Gold” (to be on next project) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MDPh3Lfjlg
James most recent project is with his partner in crime; fellow UW- Stevens Point college student and producer/DJ I.X. Matthew aka DARK|HORSE on “Until I’m a Dead Poet” found below
http://emmittjames.bandcamp.com/album/until-im-a-dead-poet
https://soundcloud.com/heavens-favorite/sets/until-im-a-dead-poet
James released his first mixtape “Are You Listening Yet” Summer of 2012 and released videos for the songs “Investments” and “Smile”.
“AYLY?” Mixtape- http://soundcloud.com/heavens-favorite/sets/are-you-listening-yet/
Music Videos
“Investments” Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUmguooK3GA
“Smile” Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Geg5b20RMo
“The Desire (concert version)” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quBxPHIDLfo
“Close” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbAMm1V4810
Social Media
Emmitt’s Tumblr, Facebook & Twitter-
http://emmitt-james.tumblr.com/