Holly James

Profile:The voice of an angel and the face of a star. At the tender age of 21, Holly James already has her foot firmly in the door of the music industry. Holly began to set the foundations of an enviable career at a very early age. She's already had 2 Top 40 hits, as part of girl group Tymes 4, performed across the UK, co-written tracks for an album and been asked to provide the vocal for one of dance music's most respected producers...Not bad for a girl who 3 years ago was serving behind the counter at McDonalds.

Her story begins back in 1981 when she was born to the airy shores of Dorset. It wasn't long before she moved to South London where she grew up with her mother, who was a big fan of Marvin Gaye and Al Green so this love of soul soon permeated her life. As a teenager Holly discovered her own musical heroes & was addicted to the sounds of Beverly Knight and Mariah Carey, two of her biggest musical influences. A move to London was to be the first step on her road to success and to living her dream as a performer. With her love of music and glaringly obvious talent in song and dance Holly was soon enrolled in the Urdang Academy where she began training for a life on the stage.

A consummate ballerina and talented singer she remained here until she was 17. With unwavering ambition she began to realise the need to be in the right place and so she began to assert her reputation and exceptional talent among the right people in the right places at the right time.


Before long she was a familiar face on the London party circuit rubbing shoulders and making friends with the likes of So Solid Crew, Blue and a plethora of industry faces. It was also at this time that she met Melissa, Taymah and Natalie, with whom she formed TYMES 4. As time went on, although Holly loved being in a band, it became increasingly apparent that she had her own dreams to pursue as a solo artist. So in an amicable split with Tymes4 she left the band to fulfil her dream and a solo career.

Holly decided to head Stateside to invest in some quality studio time. It was here that a chance meeting with legendary dance producer Jason Nevins would determine the next step in her career. Unknown to her, Nevins was in the adjacent studio working on new material including 'Heaven' which features Michael Jackson's 'Human Nature' sample (as used by SWV on 'Right Here' which reached No.3 in the UK chart in 1993). So impressed was he with her voice that he instructed his management to arrange a meeting with the young Holly. He was so convinced by her talent and what she could bring to the project that after the meeting Jason personally asked her to guest vocal on his forthcoming track and be the figure-head for the project.


This was an opportunity she could not turn down so she accepted the project with relish. The result was one of the most infectious dance records of 2003. Having picked up huge props at Midem and Miami's Dance Music Convention earlier this year, the record looks set to be a huge crossover hit and a fantastic starting point for Holly as a solo artist.

Few who have heard her sing deny that this girl has an incredibly bright future ahead of her. This project will see her propelled into the public eye as she begins to stamp her mark on the world.
URLs:http://party931.com/music/hollyjames.html
In Groups:Tymes 4
Name Variations: All | Holly James | H Mallet
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Releases:
I'm In Heaven (Maxi) ◄ (9 versions)   free2air Recordings ... 2003
Touch It (12", Promo)   free2air Recordings 2004
Touch It (12")   Tommy Boy Silver Label 2004
Touch It (CD, Maxi)   Tommy Boy Silver Label 2004
Touch It (12")   free2air Recordings 2004
Appears On:
Bodyrock (CD, Single, Enh) New Day Edel Records 2001
She Got Game (CD, Single, Enh, CD1) Bittersweet Edel Records 2001
Ed's Guest List ◄ (2 versions) Bounce, No More Columbia 2002
101 Dance Hits (4xCD) I'm In Heaven Decadance Recordings 2003
538 Dance Smash Hits Mix 2003 (CD, Comp, Mixed + DVD, P/Mixed) I'm In Heaven BMG (Netherlands) 2003
Absolute (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) I'm In Heaven (Motivo ... Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) 2003
Bodywork III (CD, Mixed) I'm In Heaven Bonnier Amigo Music Norway AS 2003
Club Sounds Vol. 27 (2xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Radio E... Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) 2003
Clubbers Guide Finland Syksy 2003 (2xCD, Mixed) I'm In Heaven (Club Mix) Bonnier Amigo Music Group 2003
Dance Mania 2003 (2xCD) I'm In Heaven Vidisco 2003
Donna Hit Club 2003.4 (CD, Comp) I'm In Heaven EVA Belgium 2003
Electro Tech (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Boogie ... Ministry Of Sound 2003
I'm In Heaven (12") I'm In Heaven (Club Mi... Ultra Records 2003
I'm In Heaven (Single) ◄ (4 versions)   Vocal Bizz Recordings ... 2003
Kontor - Top Of The Clubs Volume 20 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Boogie ... Kontor Records 2003
Late Night Sessions Autumn Collection (2xCD) I'm In Heaven (Jason B... Ministry Of Sound 2003
Ministry Of Sound: DJ Skribble & David Waxman Present - American Anthems (2xCD, Mixed) I'm In Heaven Ultra Records 2003
Now Dance 2004 (2xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven Virgin 2003
Pioneer The Album Vol. 4 (2xCD + DVD) I'm In Heaven, I'm In ... Blanco Y Negro (2) 2003
Real Club 1 (The After Summer Edition) (2xCD) I'm In Heaven Digidance 2003
Reloaded Electro (Cass, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Motivo ... Одиссей, Планета Хитов 2003
Taneční Liga Vol. 68 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) I'm In Heaven (Radio V... Popron Traxx 2003
Tekno! 29 (2xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Club Mix) Popron Traxx 2003
The 2004 Annual (2xCD) I'm In Heaven (Motivo ... Ministry Of Sound (Australia) 2003
The Annual 2004 (3xCD, Comp + Box, Ltd) I'm In Heaven Ministry Of Sound 2003
The Annual 2004 (3xCD) I'm In Heaven (Club Mix) 2 Dance 2003
The Annual Summer 2003 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) I'm In Heaven Ministry Of Sound 2003
The Very Best Of The Chillout Session (2xCD) I'm In Heaven (Jason B... Ministry Of Sound 2003
Top Star 2004 (2xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven Vidisco 2003
Ultra.Trance:2 (CD + DVD) I'm In Heaven (Dub Mix) Ultra Records 2003
Wild Summer 2004 (2xCD) I'm In Heaven Central Station 2003
Anthems Of House (3xCD) I'm In Heaven Inspired Recordings 2004
Anthems Of Ibiza (3xCD) I'm In Heaven Inspired Recordings 2004
Anual Tuning 2004 (2xCD) I'm In Heaven Vidisco 2004
Grandmix 2003 (3xCD, Comp, Mixed) I'm In Heaven Sony Music Media (Netherlands) 2004
Panasonic Toyota Racing Meets Avex Super Tune In 2004 (CD, Promo) I'm In Heaven Avex Inc. 2004
Pushing It Hard (CD, Album, Enh) I'm In Heaven Radikal Records 2004
The Best Club Anthems 2004 (2xCD) I'm In Heaven Virgin 2004
Trance Divas (CD, Comp, Mixed) I'm In Heaven Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) 2004
Party Tonight (4xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Boogie ... EarBooks 2005
Summer Jams Top 100 (5xCD) I'm In Heaven Digidance 2006
Temptation (CD, Album) No Warner Music (Germany), Starwatch Music 2006
Damn! 20 (3xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven Digidance 2007
House Nation - No Party, No Life. (CD, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Radio E... Avex Trax 2008
The Best Of 5 Years Rotationz (3xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Motivo ... Digidance 2008
Tracks Appear On:
538 Dance Smash Hits Mix 2003 (CD, Comp, Mixed + DVD, P/Mixed) I'm In Heaven BMG (Netherlands) 2003
Absolute (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) I'm In Heaven (Motivo ... Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) 2003
Club Sounds Vol. 27 (2xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Radio E... Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) 2003
Clubland III - The Sound Of The Summer (2xCD, Mixed) In Heaven (Motivo Voca... Universal Music TV 2003
Dave Pearce Dance Anthems Summer 2003 (2xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Motivo ... Ministry Of Sound 2003
Donna Hit Club 2003.4 (CD, Comp) I'm In Heaven EVA Belgium 2003
Electro Tech (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Boogie ... Ministry Of Sound 2003
Louie DeVito Presents: Ultra Dance.04 (2xCD) I'm In Heaven Ultra Records 2003
Monsterjam 2003 (CD, Mixed) I'm In Heaven DMC 2003
Promo Only Rhythm Radio: July 03 (CD, Comp, Promo) I'm In Heaven Promo Only 2003
Reloaded Electro (Cass, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Motivo ... Одиссей, Планета Хитов 2003
The Annual Summer 2003 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) I'm In Heaven Ministry Of Sound 2003
The Very Best Club Anthems Ever! (2xCDr, Album, Promo) Im In Heaven Virgin 2003
The Very Best Of The Chillout Session (2xCD) I'm In Heaven (Jason B... Ministry Of Sound 2003
Top Star 2004 (2xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven Vidisco 2003
Bangin 03 (2x12", Comp) Work It (Play With It)... Tommy Boy Music 2004
Bump 14 (2xCD) Touch It (Lee Cabrera ... RPM Dance 2004
Grandmix 2003 (3xCD, Comp, Mixed) I'm In Heaven Sony Music Media (Netherlands) 2004
Illusion At The Beach 2004 Edition (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Touch It (Wally Lopez ... Art-Group Music 2004
Pushing It Hard (CD, Album, Enh) I'm In Heaven Radikal Records 2004
Release Yourself Vol. 3 (2xCD) Touch It (Lee Cabrera ... Stealth Records (UK) 2004
Sampler 2004.2 (12", Smplr) Touch It (Lee Cabrera ... Legato Records 2004
Tour De Beats (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Touch It (Tony's Triba... Tommy Boy Music 2004
Ultimate Dance Remixed (2xCD) Touch It (Wally Lopez ... Water Music Dance 2005
Ultra.10 (2xCD) I'm In Heaven (Club Mix) Ultra Records 2007
The Best Of 5 Years Rotationz (3xCD, Comp) I'm In Heaven (Motivo ... Digidance 2008
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