To Feel Love / D

Luke James, also known as Grammy-nominated songwriter Luke Boyd, has the formula for writing infectious pop hits for artists like Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and Britney Spears. However, on his second album and first independent release, the New Orleans native moves past that for an intimate and vulnerable sound not unlike the music he grew up with. The provocative lyrics and awe-inspiring vocal gymnastics of tracks like “All of Your Love,” “Colours,” and “Blow” demonstrate James’ deep reverence of his R&B roots.