James Bay on losing the hat, his new album and demonstrates his busking ability.

James Bay popped in to chat to Dave Berry about his upcoming second album, his new look and his successful days busking for cash.
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[@kawanabonafinisanches2383]

He was really cute with hat, but now we can see him.. he's reeeaalllyyy handsome

[@BrettSmithDaniels]

This guy is a true artist, his first album was absolutely brilliant, and now he's changed direction and successfully moved into a different genre. He mentions Bowie... I genuinely think that he has the potential to do what Bowie did and be a chameleon musically. Here's to James Bay's continued success

[@dbo4506]

First album is insane. His other stuff is doing “ok” but only based on his first album. To go from an entire album full of phenomenal songs to a whole album of rubbish sort of sucks. I’d have loved for him to stay true to what got him to the dance for at least one more album.

[@KatieVuong]

all his old fans are saying he’s turned into generic pop but his song pink lemonade is the epiphany of like what feel good vibes lol I respect his transition I think it’s fantastic I think he’s transitioned from indie folkish to indie rock and I think it’s really cool lol an analytical essay on James bay by yours truly

[@KatieVuong]

The genre of music he’s going into is so underestimated everyone’s just calling it generic pop and it’s degrading to the ones who actually like that stuff ha ha I think James is a genuine person because of the change don’t just disregard him you know let him do what he wants

[@dbo4506]

@@KatieVuong he got famous on his first album. So of course his fans are going to be off it when he does a u turn. His first album is one of my all time albums. Yet I can’t sit through one song on he has written since. As a fan….. that sucks.

[@KatieVuong]

@@dbo4506 honestly I see what you’re saying I wrote that comment when I was 15 lol but I feel the same way about Coldplay

[@amberrose7293]

He looks so hot with short hair!!

[@andreaperezulloa8101]

totally agree he is so hot

[@mchloe0716]

No... long hair

[@claribellsara6822]

Amber Rose he is ALWAYS so HOT

[@mjade1673]

agree

[@itsmesandman]

more like feminine

[@clockchest186]

I'll always miss the hair and the hat tremendously, but I still love James. Don't drift too far from your roots James!

[@ajjonesBOF]

I just love hearing him talk..then the voice is soulful😍

[@d.h.3602]

I love his new look really much. I never saw him so much smile like in this interview Now you can see his his handsome dimples much more ...and it works 🎸🎙🎹🎶😚😊💕

[@robinsummers9141]

Oh my Bae is growing up and evolving. I shall miss the hair and hat! I am quite sure I will fall in love all over again with James even through the new look and music. How could you not?!!

[@lauraesteves7607]

I loooveeeee him. The change is great he has awesome hair either way, very handsome and authentic no matter what. The best vocals ever

[@leahfaraci7550]

He looks so hot without the hat and the new haircut!

[@ladymephisto1647]

I never realized how gorgeous he is until he cut his hair. He looks better than James Dean ever did!

[@livieegee]

WHAT A SNACK

[@normajean551]

What a great comment - have to borrow it, if I may?

[@nourshanhannan7805]

minute 8:14! loved it when his lock of hair just slighted down his face

[@dailyncolina4170]

Thanks James Bay I really am a fan of you. I’m actually super excited. Your music helps me a lot when I was in a dark place.

[@niveditabhalla7230]

this interview did convince me of the drastic change. When I saw his new style I was like 'noooooo what happened to my boy!!' that's exactly what my mom gave to me when she saw me come home to a haircut that's short enough to show my whole neck.

[@humixmusic4lyf]

same. hearing him explain the change makes me feel better about it. ^^'

[@LindaPerry_337]

So glad you are not hiding under a hat anymore. The haircut so suits you, James.

[@lizzykay100]

I love him!!! 😩 lol I'm so blessed to have seen him in a small venue!! I could see his sweat drip lol 💙💙

[@dianemarcakis4624]

James reminds me of Dylan when he went electric at the Newport Folk festival in the 60’s & everyone was so upset! And yet Dylan became an icon & I can only hope the same for James! He seems like a really nice guy & very talented too!

[@lisamarie8274]

With or without the hat and hair; you can't deny that he is an amazingly talented individual. Personally I like his new look and I love the new album. Keep up the good work. Huge fan in Canada.

[@alsicemoy6717]

I love you James Bay! I love your new hair!

[@liseprahm]

Thank you James Bay, Another wonderful evening, in your company! 💓

[@squidy2343]

Oooo I liked that short little cover song. He makes everything sound so good!

[@davidgarzon495]

He is back! Looking forward to listen his new album!

[@jacwilliams8014]

Love he mentioned prince 👌💜 james bay. Stunning 🥰

[@cdatcf1]

Another GREAT interview X Looking forward to release of the Album LOVE Wild Love X Thanks Jim X

[@daphney3748]

jeez, why does he keep interrupting james

[@patinocody]

Daphney Mercury Agree

[@StephanieKPhoto]

That's what I kept thinking this whole interview. so hard to watch!

[@ryanmeakins4224]

Daphney Mercury what are you on about? There is little to no interruptions! They are engaging in conversation, it's flowing and he more than waits his turn to speak

[@devoneydoorn6194]

Glad I wasn’t the only one that noticed.

[@ariannavit5887]

He reminds me of Ben Barnes and Nick Robinson mixed together..I mean...u.u I'm a fan of the hair honestly..

[@halloweenjack95]

monica bertolini Not even a bit

[@jaye9955]

He and Nick Robinson totally look alike. I think it's the eyes

[@swensonmusic1165]

He played his old style again! Come Back JAMES!!!!!

[@niccomedia]

I love his old music style, it's so unique.

[@keeshoogenboom895]

Totally recognized James Bay's Running in the Stephen Stills song. Cool stuff!

[@denisezeng8644]

I could just listen to James talk forever.

[@humixmusic4lyf]

I just LOVE his voice! T^T

[@Rachelleluluful]

James Bay is sooooo pretty! 😍

[@MISSCOOKIE41]

#NP #JamesBay #ElectricLight listening Session; Track 10: 'I Found You'

[@ofie8575]

I Kept looking under his arm wondering what was he holding 🤣😄

[@calcejajrc]

I love that he loves The Strokes 🙏🏻

[@oldsongsnew8797]

The hat and the hair, have given Slash a good career.!

[@conner3952]

Ive seen him live at a stones concert hold back the river let me look in your eyes

[@arjanharjani3109]

Stiil my best song "....and you be me" - does look cool with the locks and hat.

[@CegomezChannel]

Great interview!!

[@javieraluengo4083]

Me encantaba con el pelo largo:( pero igual se ve como un manjar de los Dioses así 😍

[@NiamhSinclair]

Yes James! You channel your inner Bowie!

[@cdatcf1]

I was wondering about the shilloette brand myself, if it'll now be the short hair banner and on merc and drum kit etc

[@calcejajrc]

Yess he seems happy...

[@lolavala7193]

Love this new look

[@luciustitius]

Dear Mr. Bay’s Management: Please make it happen him performing Abba’s “Thank You For The Music” with Declan McKenna...

[@suzyweis-osman6191]

Be you, like your song why can’t I be me and you be you~no imitations please! James Bay! Wow original artist 🤗

[@NinaNino2016]

por dios que hombre más hermoso!!!

[@marijacoric6397]

I'm kinda really in love with him

[@SelexaSykes]

Interviewer kept interrupting wtf

[@habso2838]

Did he just say Chance the Rapper?? MArry me.

[@daxdaxy3612]

Let him speaaaaak! Why do u interrupt him when he speaks?

[@alimoore589]

Awesome!

[@hughmonbean]

Wow!

[@ashm5993]

Fan of David bowie

[@jazlynsyvretcreative9282]

I do think he looks handsome with his hair like this, but I’m a little sad at the fact that he’s starting to turn into every generic male pop singer out there 😕 his music was so soulful and real, it’s starting to sound very robotic now

[@patinocody]

Jazlyn Syvret highly agree. He’ll lose me there. But I’ll always follow him as a person.

[@lauramorenomedina5943]

I don't think you're right... At first i thought the same as you but i'm giving him the benefit of the doubt since he has released only one song, and i trust that the ones that are coming are gonna be as soulful and real as the ones on Chaos and the Calm and firmly belive that we all should do that, just wait to see if what it's coming will still be the James Bay we know and love, or if definetely he's turning into a, as you say, "generic male pop singer".

[@sevendaleysaweekcamperlife4907]

He did his new song wild love acoustically live on insta and it was fantastic!! Still sounds like James to me!!

[@BinarGemintang]

Laura Moreno Medina I completely and honestly hoping you’re right. I’m affraid, but still hoping.

[@BinarGemintang]

Amelia Daley wild love is much better in the acoustic version

[@TXDivineGuide]

I have 2 words about this whole interview Metallica Load.

[@IsaacConejo]

I can't breathe.....

[@mjade1673]

Isaac Conejo 😊😊

[@niaocai7745]

Actually I think he looks like John Taylor's son!! No one could compare to John, but gosh...he's very close to....I really mean it....Johnny Depp? No way!! Anyway...talented and beautiful...no doubt about that...

[@psoffcialialy2563]

Good looking guy

[@carianin5293]

Super talented. Hat or no hat. Long hair or not.

[@joshjackson9199]

If you like James Bay, listen to Joe Jenneman!

[@EmmatheIsh]

Thank GODNESS

[@Anthony-cc8bx]

Blondie! Yes James Yes!

[@TearsofaGhost]

This isn't bad at all, but I'm so used to seeing the long hair and the hat that this looks strange to me. But he has a good face. So, you know, that's good.

[@user-cv6fp2gy3s]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@kennykenny6013]

James my Bay....you don't have long hair no more. .....meaning it doesn't fall on your face as much and you don't have to keep searching for it to put it behind your ear😂😂😂😂😊😊😊☺☺☺....stop giving your ear air😂😂😂😂

[@TheJoern]

I hate producers. They take interesting young musicians with a unique style and sound and turn them into something boring. They did with Ed Sheeran, they do now with James Bay. It's a shame. But it's also the artists' fault because they let them!

[@nathaliecatrenau3030]

he makes sing big fat women as others tinny and not stupid are hurted sometimes because of fully blindy and understandable lonelyness

[@winniekamau9984]

James is always in black

[@jo-jovolkswagen7136]

music ... with drugs .. but without the devil touch :) only listen ...do you think ...how could make people feel?

[@dbo4506]

First album - one of the best start finish albums ever written. Everything since…… meh.

[@rileygarrett7371]

Hey if James went gay I would join the bromance

[@patinocody]

Absolute radio is a tad overpowering.

[@johnthomas9190]

ill sleep better tonight..

[@niitsukid]

Careerist bore

[@ru27109]

Why does it start so gay? Hahahahaha I am not being rude. I was just joking.

[@danap4840]

I don't like the hat it reminds me the look of an hasidic jew. I am Jewish but the hasidic look is a real turn off for me. James Bay is so handsome and good looking a real eye candy so he looked liked the hottest hasidic jew I have ever seen.

[@hugomeyer111]

Er sieht besser aus aber die Songs sind nicht mehr so gut. Plattenfirma -Opfer.