// ABOUT CHRIS JAMES

Chris James is a Berlin-based German-American singer, songwriter, and producer whose blend of upbeat instrumentals and deeply vulnerable lyrics has captivated a global audience. Renowned for both his artistry and songwriting prowess, Chris has become a defining voice in contemporary pop, bridging cultures and genres with his unique sound.

Over the past several years, Chris has established himself as a self-contained creative force, independently writing, producing, and mixing his own music. His catalog includes over 28 singles, 1 EP, and 4 albums, with his fifth album slated for release in October 2026. His music has garnered over 200 million streams on Spotify, over 1 billion streams in China.

Chris’s breakthrough came in 2020 with the viral hit “Not Angry,” which has surpassed 5 billion uses on Douyin, launching him into the Asian music spotlight. His popularity in the region has led to multiple headline tours across China and Southeast Asia. He has toured in China every year since 2023 with his most recent 2025 “Hyperbloom” tour selling out with over 15,000 fans attending shows.

Chris’ songwriting and production have also powered numerous chart-topping hits for other artists. Notably, Chris co-wrote “Komet” by Apache 207 & Udo Lindenberg, the longest-running #1 single in German history and now certified 7x Platinum in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He’s also contributed to global K-pop smashes, including BTS’s “Life Goes On,” Jimin’s “Like Crazy,” and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s “Devil By The Window.” Two of these tracks topped the Billboard Hot 100 and are RIAA Platinum-certified, while another reached #1 on the Billboard Global 200.

In 2023, Chris was recognized as the biggest songwriter in Germany by stream count, amassing over 1.6 billion Spotify streams that year alone. His songwriting achievements now total more than 1 billion cumulative Spotify streams across all works. Chris’s influence and relatability have earned him accolades such as being named one of KKBox’s Top 100 Western Artists and securing a global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Germany in 2025.

Chris James’s music is distinguished by its emotional depth, storytelling, and authenticity. Whether performing to sold-out crowds in Asia or crafting international hits behind the scenes, Chris’s artistry resonates as both comforting and exhilarating—a testament to his warmth, relatability, and creative vision.