Singer-songwriter Josh Kumra shot to number one in 2011 when UK rapper Wretch 32 sampled his trackĀ Donāt Go on his hit single of the same name. Last year he released the trackĀ Helicopters & PlanesĀ with rising star K Koke and now in 2013 heās got his eyes on solo superstardom. His first release of the year is new singleĀ Waiting For YouĀ taken from his forthcoming debut album.
Waiting For YouĀ has a bluesy undercurrent that drives the songās melody along with a gentle beat. Kumraās voice is the kind of soulful raspy type that won Ray LaMontagne fans in droves. His voice rips straight from his soul punctuating every lyric with raw emotion. Lyrically the song is about being there for someone in need whether that be a loved one or a good friend. Itās positive and upbeat with Kumraās voice leaving a lasting impression on you.
2013 is looking like a very good year for Josh Kumra. If he delivers material that meets the standard heās setting withĀ Waiting For YouĀ then we expect heāll be dominating the charts for much of the year. If Adele were a bloke sheād sound a lot like Josh Kumra we reckon. Could he be about to start a male revolution after 2012 was dominated by female artists?