James Taylor, Jr.

A vocal prodigy, James Taylor, Jr. has been singing since 2 years old, performing since 4, writing poems since 6, and writing and composing songs since he was 12. His dramatic tenor voice is passionate and soulful, and his writing evokes emotion.

James started working with Kevin Wesley Williams of WesMix in 2020 just before a global shutdown. Since then, he’s been able to release “Pride (Stripped)”, a series of singles and EPs in the “hi / jt” series, the holiday song “You Don’t Have to Hurt”, and the gospel-inspired “I’m on Fire”. He is currently working on a full-length PRIDE album: inspired by, about, and dedicated to queer history.

James performs as a solo artist, in the pop duo Remington Taylor, and has performed in other bands in the past. From bars, local events, Pride events, and private shows, he’s performed throughout Michigan and Ohio, from Cadillac to Detroit, Bay City to Grand Rapids, and from Toledo all the way down to Dayton.

“I don’t know how, but I was suddenly seeing all the scenes of being bullied as a child, thinking of each of those encounters, seeing the guys, hearing the taunts. And then I saw the strong muscular me now. I saw how those memories that were trapped in me were seen and felt. And I discovered that tears have been falling on my face, yet I did not feel them. Your song made me stronger.”

- Joey Hernandez, host of “An Older Gay Guy Show, talking about “Pride (Stripped)”

“GREAT VOICE AND SONGS...AMAZING SINGER!! WOW, I AM BLOWN AWAY BY HIS MUSIC”
— Lydia Cornell: actress (“Too Close For Comfort”), writer, and talk-radio host
“I’m such a fan of James Taylor, Jr. No matter what mood I’m in, his music gets me going. His passion is palpable. And his charisma and stage presence is beyond exciting! I love that about him!!! ”
— Glenn Scarpelli , Actor, “One Day At A Time”
“Working with James is a pleasure. His witty song writing combined with his thoughtful, insightful and powerful lyrics make him a great songwriter.”
— Kevin Wesley Williams, producer (wesmix)
“James’s voice is magic; his dedication to his craft is total; and his professionalism makes him a pleasure to work with.”
— Kathe Koja: author (“Under The Poppy”), playwright, and Director of the performance ensemble “Nerve”
“With vocals that blend together like chocolate syrup and milk, Remington Taylor is the duo to keep an ear out for. Their single ‘For Both of Us’ is the ear worm ballad we need between Adele songs.”
— Ed Anderson, writer and podcaster, "Generation Gossip"