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In this episode, we sit down for a chat with london based Singer songwriter, producer Erica James.

Bio

Erica James is a singer-songwriter and producer from London with a dynamic range. While her voice embodies a sweet songbird, she has the ability to electrify audiences with her powerful vocal presence perfectly suited for stadium rock. Erica is an artist in full command of her gift.

Her style and sound are a fusion of alternative, indie, pop, rock and alternative R&B. Erica's smooth style and captivating storytelling reflects a new direction in British music. A direction not confined by genres, but a celebration of ultimate freedom.

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Time stamps

00:00 - 00:12 Intro

00:12 - 04.52 How Prophets of Rock came about and the origins of Rock music

04.53 -07.31 Wabi sabi embracing ones flaws

07.32 - 13.52 The journey so far as an independent artist

13.53 - 18.03 The lock down experience

18.04 - 23.34 Living and growing up in America in the 90's /London in the 2000's

23.35 - 25.57 Erica talks about her track "Made"

25.58 - 34.12 underestimating, misconceptions and Musical influences

34.13 - 37.04 There is often success in failure

37.05 - 40.25 Head to Head Prince vs David Bowie

40.26 - 42.44 Sing with , tour with, Chill with Beatles, Spice Girls, Florence + Machine

42.55 - 49.37 Social Dilemma - Boyfriend gets you pregnant on purpose to get you to leave university and be his wife

49.38 - 51.20 Erica discusses her Julia Styles track, her debut album and the ups and downs of being an independent artist

51.21 - outro