Sitting in a dark theatre as the house lights slowly come up leaves a heavy, unforgettable sting; the movie is over, the credits roll, and you have to walk out into whatever world is waiting outside.
That strange transitional comedown, when the rush begins to fade and the weight of reality starts to creep in, fuels ‘credits roll,’ the striking new single from UK vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Berkeley.
As the penultimate single from his upcoming EP ‘in between A & B,’ Berkeley delivers a track packed with harmonies, jazzy piano structure, and catchy, alternative R&B textures aplenty. With over 18 million all-time streams, he continues building momentum toward the EP.
Fueled by raw honesty, the song’s visualizer tackles the ‘boys do cry’ narrative with confidence and stark simplicity. James sits alone in a dark theatre, fixated on a screen that remains completely hidden from view. From beyond the fourth wall, an eerie question emerges. Is he watching the film, or is he watching us? The unseen projection can become whatever painful chapter you need to close in your own life.
The singer-songwriter has spent over a decade making his mark on the UK jazz, soul, and R&B scene. As the frontman of Yakul, he sold out London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club for three consecutive shows between 2022 and 2024. His collaborations with UK jazz veterans Incognito and R&B singer Mereba, along with a joint EP with edbl and his solo record “lost boy, golden hour,” have helped shape an impressive career across the UK music scene.
On ‘credits roll,’ James Berkeley holds up a mirror to anyone stepping into the unknown. The song suggests that grieving the past can provide the fuel needed to build whatever comes next.
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