Photo Credit: Olivia Lifungula Standout South-London R&B artist James Vickery serves up a second impressive new single in “Butter” – out now on Red Bull Records. Originally written by James with the intention of pitching it to other artists, his label soon persuaded him that he had to sing it himself – and the results are stunning. Fans can listen to the song here and watch the visualizer here. Exploring the ache of longing for someone just out of reach, “Butter” is a melting blend of keys and captivating rhythms, influenced by the likes of Frank Ocean and 6lack. It navigates the delicate line between fantasy and reality, steeped in sensuality and raw emotion that can be seen through it’s lyrics – “Wishing it wasn’t a fairytale… ‘cos with every hour that passes I’m wishing that I could be yours” “There was this person at the time I was thinking about a lot – so this song was written about that kind of yearning” James recalls, with a bashful grin. James Vickery – “Butter” (Official Visualizer) “Butter” follows James’s recent stunning comeback with first single “Hotel Lobby”, that received praise across the board with support from various radio stations and media branding it “a glorious bossa nova-influenced number“. James has built an impressive career, from his […]
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