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.[1] Fugative has toured with Basshunter[2] 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. It is unknown whether this comment was sexual in nature.[1] Fugative also released "The Departure" Mixtape in 2010.

Not to be confused with Fugitive.

Harry James
Birth nameHarry James Byart
Also known asFugative
Born (1994-03-11) 11 March 1994
OriginEssex, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active2008–present
LabelsSony ATV
Websitefugative.co.uk

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 UK Singles Chart.

On 10 May 2010, "Crush", his fourth single was released. It reached No.26 on the UK chart and remains his highest charting single to date. A fifth single, "Bad Girl" feat. Celeste Scalone peaked at No.59. 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 "OTT" and "Charlie Sheen" between 2012 and 2013, the singles were due to be from his upcoming EP 'Where The Story Ends', but was eventually never released.

Drug-smuggling accusations

On 7 September 2017, Byart was sighted exchanging cash with a driver as part of a drug-peddling operation.[3]

Pleading ignorance, Byart was found not guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine on 16 July 2019 after a four-week court case.[4]

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
 UK Urban Chart
"It's Summertime" 2008 —2 Non-album singles
"Jimmy Shoe" 2009 179—
"Supafly" 2010 48—
"Crush" 26—
"Bad Girl" 59—
"Go Hard"
(Feat. Mz. Brattz & Wiley)		 2011 —— The Departure Mixtape
"Home"
(Feat. Ed Sheeran & Sway)		 ——
"OTT" 2013 —— TBC
"Charlie Sheen" ——

References
  1. "New band of the day – No 522: Fugative". The Guardian. 7 April 2009.
  2. Daily Star – Fugative mobbed by girls at Basshunter gig, Dailystar.co.uk
  3. "Little Mix singer's ex-boyfriend appears in court over £200k worth of cocaine smuggling attempt". Epping Forest Guardian.
  4. "Former rapper and taxi driver both cleared of £200,000 drug smuggling plot". Thisislocallondon.co.uk.
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