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About Me

Stacey James, is a 23 year old female from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She had a love for music at a very young age, as her mother was a singer aswell. Growing up listening to Motown legends such as Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations and much more. She developed a passion and her own flavour for soul.Stacey James began singing around the house at a very young age, which led to writing poetry , that soon after became song lyrics at age 11. By the time she was 13 she was writing full lyrical songs with melodies and beginning to compose on the keyboard. Stacey being eager to play other instruments after being gifted a trumpet and self taught on keys, purchased a guitar which again brought her music to another level. Shortly thereafter she met a group of guys and began working within the local hip hop scene and performing at various places at age 14.Looking to explore musically, Stacey joined band "GroovePort". Being able to express herself through another genere Stacey was very impressed with the style and soon became the lead vocalist & songwriter for the band.Stacey James has been noted for time and time again, for her catchy hooks which because of her "ear" are written within 2 minutes, nicknaming her "The Hookmaster" by many artists internationally.Stacey James has been given the opportunity to share the stage with many artists such as Wordsworth,Webster Death, Funk Dubois,Nastic, Big Bear, 40oz, Masta Ace,DJ Poetics,Lev , Royal T, icisnizz, Classified,DJ Dystrakted, Dead Indians, RezOfficial, John Smith,B.Sc, Gruf the Druid, Ismaila,Crossanova, Frek Sho, DJ Moves, . Stacey James has also performed with DJ Craze, AWOL ONE,Nevamind, MC One Eyed & DJ Ghost (DirtNap), Slopeye, Aceyalone,Souls Of Mischief , Busdriver, Bukue ONE, Eakwol.,Bonafide, Brakada, Leo 37, & Prof and Rozwell,...and the list goes onStacey James is currently in the process of putting together a strong band working in all generes.Consisting of all the music she's been patiently waiting to showcase.Stacey James has many plans for the future with all projects she is currently involved in. Aswell as her upcoming cd release coming soon

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/16/2006
Band Members: --Stacey James -Vocals,keys,trumpet,accoustic guitar,songwriter --Keith Layton- Percussion,production --Clayton Morrissette-Electric Guitar-- --Keith Coombs-Bass guitar
Influences: Prince, Raphael Saadiq, Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire, The Funk Brothers,The Temptations,and so many many more greats
Sounds Like: STACEY JAMES~FUNK,SOUL,JAZZ,BLUES,ROCK,HIP-HOP AND MUCH MORE....
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

overwhelmed

Knots in your stomach, kinda hard to eat a little light headed, with really heavy feet shacky and cold,sometimes a little weak gotta go,go,go, cant stay in your seat so many thoughts runnin through yo...
Posted by Stacey James" on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:09:00 PST

Its so easy

It's so easy to say It's so easy to see Its never easy enough, for it to truly be It's so easy to laugh It's so easy to cry It's never easy enough, to actually really try It's so easy wonder It's so e...
Posted by Stacey James" on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:08:00 PST

Why Not

Why tell the truth when you could lie Why not pretend to have something inside Why have something pure when you could have one who takes Why wait for something real, when you can have something f...
Posted by Stacey James" on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:36:00 PST

hmmmm

I can't get it out of my mind after years,you'd think I'd find a way to shake these thoughts of mine Even though everything has changed for some reason ,one thing remains So afraid to put myself out ...
Posted by Stacey James" on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:39:00 PST

It's been awhile

Hey folks,  well as I'm sure you've noticed I've been away for awhile...Haven't done any shows since March,and I have just slowed down altogether...It was about that time that I concentrate on a ...
Posted by Stacey James" on Sat, 05 May 2007 03:19:00 PST

The Beauty Of Writing

Any thought, any feeling, no other can defineAny emotion, any expression, I possess are only mineI can say what I want,in a fashion like no otherThe freedom to put everything into words, in a beauty l...
Posted by Stacey James" on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:48:00 PST

WORLD

I find it so amazing, the minds of many today living in their boxes,they hear truth , then turn the other way I always stand back wondering, why are they so afraid? What is it that makes reality ...
Posted by Stacey James" on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:13:00 PST

For Susan James aka Ma Momma

After everything I've said & everything I've done You still comfort me, as I am your number 1 without any judgment or any rude remarks you stand up to defend all that's in my heart People look dow...
Posted by Stacey James" on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:41:00 PST

Doing what I can

Hey folks, I decided to write a quick blog about a few things that I've been noticing.....As as a singer/emcee/songwriter/composer, I get the opportunity to work with wonderful people, and it's exciti...
Posted by Stacey James" on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 01:18:00 PST

About The Live Tracks and some thank you's

Well folks , I finally have a sample here for you all to check out...Although the quality isn't 100%, It will give you a good taste of what my band Grooveport is all about...So please enjoy..... ...
Posted by Stacey James" on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 04:40:00 PST