Harry James (singer)

Harry James Byart (born 11 March 1994), better known by his former stage name Fugative, is an English singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer.^[1] He worked with Kirk Burrowes in April 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia the former manager of Mary J. Blige and co-founder of Bad Boy Records after Burrowes was contacted by Byart's mother Gloria who previously worked as a Publicist to Marvin Gaye.^[2] Fugative has toured with Basshunter^[3] and has been favourably received by BBC Radio One's Nick Grimshaw who proclaimed, "I want this kid's nuts!" on his Switch radio show.^[1] Fugative also released "The Departure" Mixtape in 2010.

Early career

His debut single "It's Summertime", peaked at number two on the UK Urban Chart before remaining in the top five for 17 consecutive weeks. He released his second single Jimmy Shoe on 6 April 2009, followed by his third single, Supafly, peaking at No.48 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

On 10 May 2010, Crush, his fourth single was released. It reached No.26 on the Official UK Charts and remains his highest charting single to date. A fifth single, "Bad Girl" feat. Celeste Scalone peaked at No.59.

Plans for his debut album "No Goin Home" due to be released in 2010, failed to materialise.

On 27 February 2011, "Go Hard", his sixth single featuring MZ Bratt and Wiley was released. Ed Sheeran and Sway featured on his seventh single "Home", released 4 September 2011.

He released singles O.T.T and Charlie Sheen between 2012-2013, the singles were due to be from his upcoming EP "Where The Story Ends" but was eventually never released.

Singles

References

External links

• Fugative on Twitter