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    Why 2015 Is The Year Of James Bay

    He's the first OH MY GOD YOU HAVE TO HEAR THIS GUY SING of 2015.

    Introducing James Bay

    Here's All You Need To Know About Him

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    Not bad for a new kid on the block...

    And The Song That Everyone Is Sharing

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    'Hold Back The River' won him the Brit Critics' Choice Award, placing him alongside previous winners Adele and Sam Smith. No pressure.

    His debut album is out in March

    For example 'Scars'

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    Which shows how good of a songwriter this guy is.

    And he can nail a live performance

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    But let's be honest here, it's all about his brooding hat.

    It's already iconic

    And he's already perfected the tortured artist pose...

    Which makes his smile even better when you see one

    But let's finish with more music!

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    OK fine, one more hat photo

    Follow James Bay on Spotify

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