James Arthur has opened up in the wake of his split from his on/off girlfriend of seven years. Just weeks after his relationship with Jessica Grist came to an end for good, James has said that he has used this personal experience in his creative process.
The X Factor winner in 2012 has experienced the ups and downs of fame since then but as he moves into his 30s, he is now laying firming foundations to cope with what life throws at him.
The singer said that one of his biggest challenges has been to break free from the musical 'box' he has been placed in by fans and the expectations for how that will sound.
Speaking to The Sun, James said: "I put a lot of myself into the music, a lot of my story, but the hope is it will help other people
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