ARTIST TO KNOW: JAMIE HANNAH
British multi-instrumentalist and classically trained pop artist Jamie Hannah reveals plans for forthcoming EP and new single "Secret Paradise"
British artist Jamie Hannah is the celestial voice we need in our current climate - fusing his classical training with his love for world music and contemporary pop into what he calls "ethereal dance-pop." All around the globe, you'll undoubtedly find turmoil and despair but it's the heart, soul, and wisdom in the deepest layers of our reality that inspire the rising star and brings dual-meaning to his work. "I feel passionate about equality in all aspects of human existence, not just sexuality and gender, for everyone regardless where they live, mental or physical challenges, education and income level, age, etc.... It's remarkable what we can all accomplish when we put our minds to it." Jamie asserts. Throughout each of his musical canvases, his sole purpose is to feel and be inspired by the sounds and energy that surrounds us and to find the power of positive thinking, equality, and self-love.
From singing "Bare Necessities" in school assemblies, participating in the National Youth Choir of Great Britain for 10 years, and later graduating from the Royal College of Music to supporting Kylie Minogue as a member of her backing group in the Royal Albert Hall to collaborating with Boy George, Jamie Hannah has set his own stage to craft something that is distinctly his own. The multi-instrumentalist's 4-octave range and unmatched falsetto allow him to hit vocal pockets most artists could never imagine performing. Billboard touts, "The operatically trained singer is capable of hitting falsettos with piercing clarity, but unlike most singers who can go that high, he can also dig deep on low, velvety notes." It's no surprise Jamie has received loads of support from media including 1883, Attitude, Billboard, Clash, HollywoodLife, L'Officiel, Logo TV's NewNowNext, Paper, People, TIME, and Wonderland for the creativity he's bringing to the world of pop.
The year ahead holds much promise for Jamie who has been tirelessly working with industry heavyweights Steve Manovski (Sigala, Cheat Codes, Jason Derulo), Gil Lewis (Nina Nesbitt, Sigala), Si Hulbert (Dido, One Direction), Ben Robbins (Katherine Jenkins, Ella Fitzgerald) and Sondr (Rita Ora, Lana Del Rey, Robin Schulz). Today, Jamie Hannah reveals his first single of the year entitled "Secret Paradise" ahead of his forthcoming EP due out this Spring. Jamie Hannah describes the new single and era as "A deceiving love saga, allowed to live freely."
Billboard Pride raves "British operatic powerhouse Jamie Hannah is spreading his wings and taking a firm grasp on his future as an artist.... ["Secret Paradise"] sees him taking on a newer pop sound while retaining his singular vocals. The fast beat and an ever-upward tone give the track a decidedly contemporary, danceable, and ripe-for-remixes vibe -- uplifting pop sung by a trained countertenor has never sounded so good." On the surface, this slice of dance-pop heaven could be interpreted as being about an unseen rendezvous, but as Jamie tells HollywoodLife, there's more to this track than what meets the eye. "Secret Paradise' is an ode to anyone who has lived in a parallel reality, comforted by their own safe haven of white lies."
This is only the beginning of what Jamie Hannah has in store for 2020 so watch this space.