James Reid (EP)
James Reid is the self-titled debut solo extended play by Filipino-Australian singer-actor James Reid. It was released digitally on iTunes[2] and physically on September 4, 2013 by Viva Records.[3][4]
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| Released | September 4, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
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| Length | 20:58 | |||
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| Label | Viva | |||
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"Alam Niya Ba" was released as the lead single from the album on August 13, 2013 and was accompanied by a music video uploaded on YouTube.
Influences
Reid as an avid listener of R&B kind of music, he cited Chris Brown as an early influence for him.[3] He also has a taste in Pop rock and Alternative pop genre of music, and listed Maroon 5 and The Script as his influence and also his evidence for inclination during his live performances.[3]
Songs
The album includes two cover songs entitled "Rock with You" which is performed by Michael Jackson and "Loving Arms", originally written by Tom Jans. Reid also wrote two songs from the album, entitled "You Make My Body" and "Game Changer".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Alam Niya Ba" | Thyro Alfaro | 3:31 |
| 2. | "You Make My Body Move" | James Reid | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Gone" | Alfaro | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Game Changer" | Reid | 3:41 |
| 5. | "Rock with You" | Rod Temperton | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Loving Arms" | Tom Jans | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 20:58 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alam Niya Ba" | 3:31 |
| 2. | "You Make My Body Move" | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Gone" | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Game Changer" | 3:41 |
| 5. | "Rock with You" | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Loving Arms" | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 20:58 | |
References
- "OPM MUSIC VIDEO'S RELEASED IN AUGUST 2013". Music News. August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ""James Reid" (self titled album) on iTunes". iTunes. Viva Records. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- "James Reid is the new pop heartthrob!". Viva ph. 12 September 2013. Event occurs at 18:23. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- Red, Isah V. (26 March 2014). "James Reid heats up screen". Manila Standard Today. MST's Entertainment Section. Event occurs at 6:00 PM. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- Asilo, Rito P. (30 September 2013). "James Reid reinvents himself as a singer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Entertainment. Event occurs at 11:50 PM. Retrieved 30 August 2014.