Emmitt James Tickets

Emmitt James is a Milwaukee-born, LA-based artist known for blending hip-hop sensibilities with jazz-influenced textures. With a largely DIY/indie approach, he has carved out a distinctive sound that resonates across the Midwest and West Coast. He’s opened for iconic acts like The Pharcyde and Yasiin Bey, and they’ve recognized his work as forward-thinking within the hip-hop and live-jazz scenes. In 2018, he earned a spot as a semi-finalist in Adidas Originals Sound Lab, placing in the top 12 of 1,000 participants. Emmitt’s music lives at the intersection of personal storytelling and experimental exploration, making each release a conversation with listeners who value authenticity and craft.

This artist page provides a detailed biography, discography highlights, and a look at 2025 tour activity as Emmitt James continues to tour, record, and collaborate with fellow performers and venues that support independent artists.

Growing up in Milwaukee and building a career in Los Angeles, Emmitt James channels a global perspective into projects like It’s Giving Healed Black Man (2024) and the earlier Jazz Cavities (2019) and Avery (2019). His 2025 releases include the single Jerk N’ Turf (feat. mjanja) and the We Got Food At Home project, with a pre-release show at Anodyne (Walker’s Point Roastery) on June 22, 2025. Upcoming Milwaukee shows feature a June 22 pre-release performance and an August 23, 2025 Big Band BBQ at Third Space Brewing to benefit Your Move Milwaukee. For fans, secure your seats early and follow Emmitt James across social platforms for updates and behind-the-scenes insights.

Socials: Instagram: @emmitt_james, X/Twitter: @bigdaddy2my3kid. Official site: emmittjames.com, Bandcamp: emmittjames.bandcamp.com.