Chart-topping singer, songwriter, and guitarist Coby James released a four-track EP titled Mixtape Vol. 1: Side A from Centricity Music. Available now at digital retail and streaming outlets everywhere, the new EP is the first of a trio of mixtapes coming this year from this accomplished 19-year-old artist.

 

Although still a new artist, James has already notched a No. 1 song on Billboard’s Christian Hot AC/CHR chart as a contributing writer on Courtnie Ramirez‘s track, “Who We Are.” He’s also scored a Top 5 hit on the same chart with “Born Ready,” a song on which he serves as the lead artist, co-writer, and co-producer.

 

James’ appreciation for pop music runs deep with a sound that melds a clear mix of beats directly influenced by current chart-toppers with his own experimental edge. Mixtape Vol. 1: Side A features “New Roots,” reminiscent of Coldplay, “Castles,” riding the resurgent ’80s wave made popular…