Victoria Wilson James

Statuesque, exotic and soulful - the unforgettable voice and powerful stage presence of Victoria Wilson James has earned her the title of “The Glamazon” by the British press.Victoria attended the Los Angeles Academy of Theatre Arts and the prestigious Phil Moore Singers Workshop in Hollywood, Ca. She combines her training and broad experience into her live performances which take the shape of an audio/ visual extravaganza. Like a chameleon ever changing colours, her repertoire spans from her numerous recordings ranging from heart-wrenching torch songs to gloriously infused global dance floor anthems.Victoria initially tasted international success through her featured role on Soul II Soul’s chart topping hit “ A Dream’s A Dream”. Her performance in the sensational one time only World Tour of the band received rave reviews. The Village Voice praised her performance as a combination of Katherine Hepburn and Michael Jordan.Following the success of her role with Soul II Soul, Victoria released her debut solo album, “Perseverance” which yielded the top 5 U.S. Billboard hit “Through” and boasted remixes by Frankee Knuckles and David Morales. “Reach 4 the Melody” taken fromher sophmore solo album Colourfields (SONY Dance Pool) produced by Alex Party and remixed by Boris Dlugosch topped dance charts around the world.Victoria became co- front person for ground breaking techno-pop band The Shamen along side band member über globlal DJ Mr.C and through her tenure of 6 years, provided bangin’ vocals on several of their hits including “Destination Eschaton” and “Trans Amazonia” until the band’s amicable split in 1999, and shortly thereafter featured on Mr.C’s debut solo album on the hypnotic track “Circles of Love”.Victoria returned to her love of musical theatre in a role which was especially created for her and alongside 80’s legend Kid Creole in the UK smash hit musical “Oh What A Night!”. She played the role of “Glinda” the good witch of the South in the UK production of the Tony Award winning musical, “The Wiz”, the role of “Missy Judson” in the European Premier of yet another Tony Award winning musical “Purlie” where both her performance and the production received overwhelming critical acclaim., portrayed Ella Fitzgerald in a new play “Lush Life” , by award winning playwright Paul Sirret. Victoria co-starred in her 1st UK film entitled “The Road to Damascus” directed by Academy Award winner Chris Munro. The film was submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for nomination consideration.She could be heard calling everyone to arms featuring on Superchumbo’s dance global anthem “The Revolution” which was first release on Danny Tanaglia’s newly launched Twisted Records America label with subsequent releases on several über cool dance compilations whixh is still favoured by top clubs and DJs around the world.The glorious world beat album Avitas’s “A Course in Miracles” was released on exciting new label Thirteen[rec]. and is her new home label. Victoria collaborated with Ralph Falcon from Miami based super duo Murk for the glorious Café Mambo 2005 on a track entitled Swim.2007, she re-teamed teamed with Ralph Falcon on their smash hit “Need Someone” which stayed in the Billboard Club Play chart for 16 weeks and peaked at no 2.Full discography availoble on request.I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 I edited my profile with A href="http://www.strikefile.com/myspace" ..