Luke James has solidified himself as one of R&B’s most prominent exciting rising stars. The crooner effortlessly exudes a sense of simple cool, old soul sensibility and style, with both his amazing musical talent and fashion tastes. Luke also known as WolfJames on instagram has already stepped into the world of men’s fashion and in his latest spread the New Orleans native covers SFPL’s (Stuff Fly People Like) April/May digital magazine cover.
SFPL caught up with the “I Want You” singer the day after he wrapped his scenes for the forthcoming movie, ‘Black Nativity’ in which he stars in alongside Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese, Mary J. Blige, teen star Jacob Latimore and more. On location at one of Harlem’s most fashionable boutique’s, Harlem Haberdashery, Luke shot an amazing spread with a Modern Day Harlem Renaissance Theme.
Check out more photos and excepts from the interview below:
If you could change one things about the current state of R&B/Soul music, what would it be?
I would change radio and the people who are running things. I think they need to be more open to music and play different types of music and artists. Some artists will never be known or get their music heard beyond their hometown and I think if we can get to a place where we are open and allow others to express themselves and be heard, someone would love it. I just wish radio played more variety in their songs and not the same 7 songs all the time. I wish the old heads would be more open to us and what we are offering. We want and are striving for more.
On What Fly Means To Him:
To me, “Fly” means/is a matter how I feel and that I feel great in what it is that I have on. I can’t leave the house unless I have something on that’s giving me wings.
On Who’s Style Did He Admire Growing Up:
I admired Prince and his confidence. Some of the outfits he wore, like the pants with the ass out, you have to have confidence to pull that off! You have to be confident and if you believe it everyone else will. Women loved it and still love it! It’s all a feeling and that’s all a part of what makes your personal style yours.
