Luke James Sings 'I.O.U.' To His Mom at Essence Festival

During his performance at the Essence Festival, Luke James sang his new single I.O.U. to his mother, who was at the very front of the standing-room-only lounge at the security gate watching her son live out his dream.

[@brendawilder9018]

Luke is not only very talented , he is also a gentleman and a sweet guy. If you see him in the grocery store or somewhere in public walking pass him on the street. Say hi to him. He is very friendly and will stop and talk to you if he is not rushing. He really appreciates his fans. We love you Luke. Keep getting bigger and bigger.

[@juubay4275]

His voice is not only beautiful but powerful , hypnotizing ,sexy ,and heartfelt so soulful i cant describe the energy he brings when he sings but its something that's been missing for a long time that gives me chills down my spine just...wow..he should never ever do mainstream just stay true to himself he is truly one of a kind!

[@TheAray6]

he started breaking into that Maxwell at the end, vocally and lyrically. good god, you betta sang boy.

[@uniquelyjasminec]

His voice is outstanding and beautiful! Wow....just...wow. True Talent!

[@jayjno19]

Chills through my screen. Can't wait to see him live. Sometime in the near future.

[@chrysd6693]

His voice is so beautiful, Perfect ! I love. France

[@nataliesylvesterkent5021]

true gentleman thinking of his mom first:)

[@kayodeadedeji3861]

GODDDDDD!!!!!...His falsetto, his vocal power is of the chain
😨😨😨😨

[@vladica07]

Cant wait for his album,he's amazing!!

[@lorenzocovington441]

One of the greatest vocalist on planet earth.

[@knottygirl81]

Yes Lawd...I love me some him...damn.....

[@lights.camera.Ashton]

My FAVORITE male singer right now. Hes the king 👑

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Thank you Essence for introducing me to my new best friend. SMH My, my, my!

[@tonjenewilliams1106]

I'm sitting here pondering why I don't know this man's music😆 before TNES. This is Krazy fabulous. Sang Luke!🎤🎤

[@sondoshine]

Been listening and a fan for a long time - never disappoints. Always a beast in the best of ways!!!
Luke, though I love Maxwell I disagree with the comparatives - Max is the only Maxwell and that’s good thing.
But you - You are the first, the one, the only LUKE JAMES and you do it well.
DO YOU! We love it!!

[@marianalinder6424]

Luke James 😩🎶😭😍

[@PhenomenalDoe]

I love him too!!!!!

[@camillesykes7059]

I love you LUKE JAMES!!! His voice is so beautiful, and he is so handsome!!! HE is the next Maxwell of our time.

[@GorA123P]

I would love to have this version of this song!!

[@Beshashem]

When the heck is his CD coming out!?! Love his voice! Its rare to hear someone sound good live anymore. I haven't seen a performance from him that wasn't good. He really gets into the song too. He really feels the music. Plus, you have to love that he was singing to his mom. :)

[@KJC1220]

SANG BOY:-)

[@XquisiteTaste1]

Luke I knew you knew your layout for your future. I just know great talent and the stars are lined in your favor so that means the sky is the limit! Birmingham, Alabama love here.

[@greatmusic1001]

i much prefer this over the actual version loool, what an amazing talent!

[@janicehall7407]

GREAT VOICE GREAT MUSIC GTEAT SONG.

[@CauseImBella]

omg im in love

[@gloriasimmons5166]

💕💕💕

[@ahsila87]

#TRUETALENT

[@tyetye32]

Im just upset Im just finding out he is going to open for Beyonce on the American leg of her tour also. Now I know its going to be hell to get a ticket :(

[@Saidaimenina]