James Frost

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James Frost is a criticially-acclaimed acoustic/indie singer who gained noteriety in 2011 after appearing as a contestant on URAPS Idol 12 in 2011. Frost was known on the show for re-interpreting and adding his own spin on songs originally sung by female artists. After coming in fifth place on the Uraps IDOL 12, Frost participated in URAPS Big Brother 2011 which boosted his fame and popularity even further. Frost released his debut album Honest As A Photobooth which reached #1 on the albums chart in 2012.

Early life and pre-URAPS Idol 12[edit | edit source]

Frost was always focused on having a career in music. Prior to joining URAPS Idol 12, he was unemployed and he briefly attended university before dropping out two years prior to the show.

URAPS Idol 12 and Uraps Big Brother 2011: 2011[edit | edit source]

Frost auditioned for URAPS Idol 12 in early 2011. His audition song was "Only Girl (In The World)" by Kenya-lookalike singer Rihanna. He almost did not qualify to be the top twelve but his performance of "Happy" by Equestriona Lewis secured him a spot in the top twelve. Known for adding his own spin on songs originally sung by female artists, Frost came in fifth on URAPS Idol 12. Soon after, he released a digital only single and then signed up to appear on Uraps Big Brother 2011. While on Uraps Big Brother became a memorable and popular fixture on the show, where he memorably befriended Phoenix Rising singer and The Uraps Factor judge James Moss and sparked a romantic relationship with hip hop artist Kenya. He was evicted from the house on Day 24.

Honest As A Photobooth:2012[edit | edit source]

In late 2011/early 2012, Frost released his debut single titled "Us". "Us" would be commercially and it managed reached the top three. In February 2012, Frost released his second single "Move On" and his debut album Honest As A Photobooth. Both the single and the album would reach #1 on their respective charts. "Move On" has since been certified Platinum while Honest As A Photobooth has been certified Gold.

Discography[edit | edit source]

Albums[edit | edit source]

Album Album details Peak Certification
Honest As A Photobooth
  • First studio album
  • Released: February 2012
1 Gold

Singles[edit | edit source]

Year Single Peak Certification
2012 "Us" 3 Certified
"Move On" 1 Platinum
"The Rising" 1 Certified
2013 "No More" 10
2014 "Back To The Start" 7