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]

James Reid
EP by
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2013 (2013-09-04)
Recorded2013
Genre
Length20:58
Language
LabelViva
James Reid chronology
We Are Whatever
(2011)
James Reid
(2013)
Reid Alert
(2015)
Singles from James Reid
  1. "Alam Niya Ba"
    Released: August 13, 2013[1]

"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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Alam Niya Ba"Thyro Alfaro3:31
2."You Make My Body Move"James Reid3:31
3."Gone"Alfaro3:22
4."Game Changer"Reid3:41
5."Rock with You"Rod Temperton3:22
6."Loving Arms"Tom Jans3:31
Total length:20:58
Minus one
No.TitleLength
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 edit

  1. ^ "OPM MUSIC VIDEO'S RELEASED IN AUGUST 2013". Music News. August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  2. ^ ""James Reid" (self titled album) on iTunes". iTunes. Viva Records. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.