The Harlem native singer list his musical influences as Sam Cooke, Jimi Hendrix, and Otis Redding, while the New York Times related to his music to the late Alexander McQueen.
A lot of people describe James music as hard-hitting because of the passion and energy he brings to it, we're sure when he hits the stage for a live performance it's something you can't take your attention off of.
Giovanni James new EP titled Whutcha Want is out now at every music retailer, but before you do that check out the uptempo single below: