Jemapelle James to Release Heartfelt New Single “CallMe”

South African alt-R&B artist Jemapelle James is back with his second official single under ONErpm, and honestly, this one hits different. Titled “Call Me”, the track drops on Friday, 28 November, and it continues to shape the sonic world James has been building, moody, intimate, emotionally layered, and unmistakably him. Cementing him as one of the most compelling emerging voices in contemporary R&B in South Africa. What we love about this release is how it deepens his identity as one of South Africa’s most compelling rising voices in contemporary R&B. There’s a maturity in the production, a quiet confidence in the writing, and a rawness that makes you feel like you’re listening in on a private moment.

Call Me” sits right in that beautifully complicated space of early connection when you feel something real forming, but no one has said it out loud yet. James describes the song as holding “emotional uncertainty, yet grounded in comfort and chemistry like the early stages of falling into something deeper before either person admits it.” That balance between desire, vulnerability, and availability is captured perfectly. It’s tender without being soft, vulnerable without losing its edge, and intimate without oversharing. The kind of song you replay at night because it says everything you can’t. After the impact of his first release through ONErpm, this second single shows just how strong James' storytelling is becoming. His ability to translate emotion into sound feels effortless atmospheric production, fluid melodies, and that signature soulful tone that lingers long after the track ends.

“Call Me” isn’t just a follow-up; it’s a statement. It shows an artist leaning fully into his truth and trusting listeners to meet him there.

For anyone new to him, James is a KZN-born artist whose sound blends soul, R&B, and contemporary pop into something emotionally charged and genuinely relatable. He has a gift for weaving vulnerability into melody, making songs that feel like pages from a journal, yet still universal enough to resonate with anyone who’s ever felt deeply. His catalogue feels like an unfolding journey, each release revealing new layers of honesty and growth. And “Call Me” is another step forward, intimate, authentic, and beautifully crafted. If you’re into soul-driven storytelling, immersive R&B soundscapes, and artists who aren’t afraid to show their emotional underbelly, “Call Me” is a must-listen. It drops on the 28th of November 2025. Follow Jemapelle James on: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jemapelle.james/

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