Tell us a little bit about your yourself?

My real name is Kendall Lewis – I was born and raised in Abbeville, Louisiana in the USA. Other than my music, I enjoy playing games, being out and seeing new places, watching anime and learning new things .

When did you first start to develop a passion for music?

This would be around 2009 when my brother and his friends from school introduced me to their music. They had started a group called Ape Gang and one of the members, Kent, approached me and asked me if I wanted to make music with them.

The group ended up breaking up and we all went our separate ways but I still continue to make music, and Kent is also doing his own thing.

Which artists did you listen to while growing up?

Growing up I listened to Alicia Keys, Devin the Dude, Coldplay, R Kelly, Kris Kross, Missy Elliott, The Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind and Fire and many others.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard you before?

I would say it’s mellow – but then again it’s hype – it really depends because I’m trying to make music for every occasion.

What music have you recorded and released to date?

I have many songs I’ve recorded and released all available on my SoundCloud page and repost sites.

Which artists do you enjoy listening to at the moment – and do they influence your work?

At the moment I am listening to a lot of Earth Wind and Fire, Coldplay and Alicia Keys.

Who would your dream collaboration be with?

It would be with any of Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Drake and Bruno Mars.

What are your plans for the future?

To keep making music keep promoting my songs and hope to be heard from afar, viral if you will. I want people to enjoy my music, dance to the songs I’ve made for dancing and vibe to the songs I’ve made to chill out to.

As well as Soundcloud, you can also find Mello James on Facebook and Instagram.