James Arthur - James Arthur

Facts 2013 debut album from the British vocalist and X-Factor winner. James Arthur says he hopes people give his new music "a chance" and promises his album will be a "reintroduction" to him as an artist. The 'Impossible' singer says X Factor boss Simon Cowell has been "so positive" about his musical direction. "I hope people won't have closed minds so they don't give it a chance because of what's happened in the past," James told Daily Star this week, referring to the success of other male X Factor winners. "I've been given such license with this album, I've been able to completely express myself and have freedom," he added. The people I've worked with have been cool and credible; I haven't been stuck with formulaic pop producers. "