Luke James threw a concert at the Roxy in Hollywood on June 30.
The two-time Grammy nominated singer, sang songs from his self-titled album Luke James (2014) and his mixtape,ย Whispers in the Dark (2012). Singer Snoh Aalegra opened the show.ย The room faded to black as the curtains spread open and then blue strobe lights and fog illuminated the stage. As the beat dropped, the crowd screamed with anticipation. Luke James appeared center stage in full swing, singing a cover of Michael Jacksonโs โThe Way You Make Me Feelโ. Wearing a leather jacket, white tee and baseball cap, he pranced around stage getting the crowd hyped.
When singing โExposรฉ,” he paused and addressed the audience. He said, โLook to your neighbor and say ‘Baby, donโt fight the feeling,’ highlighting the bridge of the song and encouraging everyone to dance. With an 80sโ electric vibe, you couldnโt help moving your feet.
In Jamesโ song โOptionsโ the outro stood out. He sang, โSo maybe taking life is not a option/ Oh no no no babyโ. He then made it a point of telling the audience how important it is to love yourself. As if that wasnโt heartfelt enough, he began to pass out roses to women in the front row. Oohโs and aahโs filled the room along with screaming from the girls who received the roses. He then noted that he was a โclassic manโ and then it all made sense, he couldn’t help but be a heartthrob.
James ended the concert performing his classic radio hit, โI Want Youโ which left the audience anxious, craving for more. His exceptional voice range and pitch make him distinct from other R&B artists. His soulful voice and meaningful lyrics willย turn any genuine music lover into an immediate fan.
