Jamie Grey Talks Self Discovery and the Story Behind “Like What I See”

Jamie Grey on a new chapter

Fresh from releasing his soulful single “Like What I See”, singer-songwriter Jamie Grey is entering a phase marked by clarity, confidence and a renewed sense of artistic purpose. He is known for powerful vocals, emotional storytelling and a growing audience attracted by his honesty and passion.

Inspiration behind “Like What I See”

Jamie describes the song as a result of a deep internal shift and a period of genuine self-discovery. He explains that for the first time he has started to like the person he sees in the mirror and to feel aligned with who he is, what he believes in and where he is heading in life.

“I’ve started to feel a big change going on inside of me. I could feel myself knowing myself more than ever, and it feels clear who I am, what I stand for and where I want to go. I’d been saying for a month or so before writing the song that I like my reflection in the mirror for the first time.”

Finding his voice

Jamie recalls that singing has been the one thing that consistently made him feel genuinely happy since childhood. For a long time he looked for external approval, and only recently has he felt comfortable calling himself a good singer and standing firmly in that belief.

“I knew when I was really young that nothing made me feel as good as singing. I didn’t really understand it, I just felt so happy when singing. I for a long time though have sought the approval of others, so it’s not until recently, if I’m honest I really think that I’m a good singer and am comfortable saying that.”

Early musical influences

His mother filled the house with soulful voices, which shaped his taste and vocal style. He grew up listening to artists such as Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Michael Bolton, all of whom performed with huge voices and total emotional commitment.

“My mother always played soulful singers when I was a kid, so those were the first voices I ever heard. Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston even Michael Bolton, it was always singers who really sang with 110% passion and had huge voices.”

Writing “Falling Like The Stars”

Jamie co-wrote James Arthur’s track “Falling Like The Stars” and remembers that the song came together in a very natural way. While playing a guitar riff, the chorus melody and lyrics appeared almost at once, inspired by how much he missed his wife and wanted to express his love for her.

“For that song I was playing the guitar riff around and the chorus melody and lyrics just fell out of me in one go. I was missing my wife and wanted her to know how much I loved her.”

Looking ahead to 2026

Jamie feels more excited about the future than ever as he moves into a new year with a stronger sense of identity. He is less focused on external results and more committed to creating timeless music that shows care, craft and respect for the great artists who came before him.

“I’ve never been this excited about entering a new year. To know yourself fully like I feel I do now, is such an exciting thing for me as an artist. I’m less focused on results than I've ever been and I’m focused on making art that feels timeless. Like it’s full of care and craft and sounds like it pays homage to the greats who have paved the way.”

Author’s summary: An introspective Jamie Grey shares how self-acceptance, soulful roots and deep love fuel “Like What I See” and shape his timeless, purpose-driven artistic future.

Music Talkers — 2025-11-25