(October 31, 2022) The sun is shining, the drinks are chilled, it's the weekend: there's pep in your step and joy in your heart, because at this moment, all is right in your world and all you want to do is put that feeling to music. If you've yet to experience that sensation, fear not, because that's what BR James embodies with his whimsical mid-tempo ode, "Do It For the Love."
(October 31, 2022) The sun is shining, the drinks are chilled, it's the weekend: there's pep in your step and joy in your heart, because at this moment, all is right in your world and all you want to do is put that feeling to music. If you've yet to experience that sensation, fear not, because that's what BR James embodies with his whimsical mid-tempo ode, "Do It For the Love."
With his affinity for the keys and vocal rasp reminiscent of John Legend, it's easy to see why the accolades have been steadily racking up in the decade since he's entered the spotlight. In a world where many of us are more guarded and distanced than we've ever been, it feels refreshing to want to see others doing what matters the most to them not because they have an agenda, but to simply to express oneself: "Then a light shone down there, deep in my soul/self-check, not the best, was a victory unfolding/Like a newborn now it feels like I've been picked off from the floor/I've been carried now, all my lyrics is love."
Glib and earnest, and performed with an assurance that hints at future gems, "Do It For the Love" spotlights a burgeoning talent and reminds us all that sometimes, what we want doesn't have to have rhyme or reason in order to be pursued. And in this hectic day and age, reminders about what's crucial from a talent like BR James (he connects with audiences via public speaking as well) can make a difference. Check out the World Premiere of "Do It For Love."
By Melody Charles
BR James - "Do It For Love"