An English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with a soulful voice and easy demeanor, James Smith became a viral sensation in 2018 when his heartfelt breakup ballad "T-Shirts" became a streaming hit. He followed that success with a string of singles, and in 2021 he issued the EP District Line.

Born and raised in East London, Smith picked up the guitar at age nine and started performing just five years later, often smuggling himself into venues, as he was underage. Citing artists like Johnny Cash, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Paolo Nutini, Mark Ronson, and Michael Kiwanuka as influences, Smith amassed 200 million streams with his breakout hits "T-Shirts" and "Tell Me That You Love Me," resulting in a record deal with Virgin EMI. A string of successful singles followed, including "Hailey," "Blackbird," "I Don't Wanna Know," and "My Oh My," the latter two of which appeared on the 2021 EP District Line. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi