James Deacon is fast-becoming one of the hottest new names in pop music. He’s responsible for hit singles like ‘Reason’, ‘Not Givin’ Up’ and ‘HERO aka Rich’ and now, as he prepares to release his upcoming EP ‘Renegade’, the singer drops his brand-new single ‘Rain On Me’.
James says that his career trajectory hasn’t always been the easiest, with the multi-instrumentalist experiencing his fair share of setbacks: from an accident that nearly ended his guitar playing, to his recent vocal cord surgery. After he was fully healed, James wanted to put his experiences on paper and wrote “Rain On Me” – an uplifting anthem that stands strong in the face of adversity, reflecting on how the surgery could have changed his voice permanently.
“The lyrics are about being in a fight because it felt like the universe was beating me up and raining punches down on me. I reference not being able to speak or make any sounds at all for three weeks post-surgery, which nearly drove me insane!” James explains when asked about the lyrical composition.
The song continues to showcase the different layers when it comes to James’ artistry. The stadium-sized anthem is reminiscent of the work of the UK’s Rag’n’Bone Man but with James’ own spin – the very thing that has made local audiences sit up and listen.
James will release his upcoming EP ‘Renegade’ on all major digital music platforms on 12 June.
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