Made to sing. Made for you.
Your song,
with soul.
That song you love. That story only you can tell. James turns your idea into a custom track, with an ear for the details and a whole lot of heart.
Made by James Idley. You can call him the Soul Man.
A whole lot of soul.PERSONALLY MADE FOR YOU
The listening room.
Five custom karaoke videos.
Pick a song and see James’s work in action.
James’s custom recordings will be featured here. For music and duets today, visit his Facebook page.
Full-length videos, made by James.
See James on FacebookMeet James.
Call him Chipper.
A lifelong soul man. An Akron original. And the guy who makes every room sound better.
Akron, OhioPlano, Texas
James “Chipper” Idley is a proud Akron, Ohio native and South High School alum who now brings the groove to Plano, Texas. He’s a walking encyclopedia of classic R&B: ask him who cut it first, who covered it best, or which B-side you missed.
For about eight years, he’s been trading Smule duets with singers from Mississippi to Barcelona, moving from Donny Hathaway and Harold Melvin to The Beatles and Sinatra. He still takes the mic at Friday karaoke and is now exploring AI music through original songs and remixes.
Before James creates your track, he gets to know the music inside and out. He studies the melody, timing, phrasing, and key, developing a feel for the song and the details that give it character.
That preparation is part of the craft. He brings time, care, and a practiced ear to the writing and creation process, shaping a custom karaoke track or personal song around the sound you have in mind.
Outside the music: a hat collection that keeps people talking, quick humor, and a lifelong, long-suffering loyalty to the Cleveland Browns.
From “I have an idea”
to “that’s my song.”
A personal process, with the music at the center of it.
Share the idea.
Send the song you have in mind, or tell James the story you want to turn into music.
James listens.
He studies the melody, timing, pitch, and key to understand the sound you’re after.
He makes it.
He writes and creates the custom song or builds the karaoke track around your request.
You hear it.
James presents the finished work. Your idea now has a sound of its own.
Got a song
on your mind?
Tell James what you’re hearing. A favorite song, a personal story, or just the start of an idea.
Find James on Facebook ↗A useful first message includes a song reference, the sound you want, and when you need it. James can discuss the details with you.
Before we hit record.
What should I send James?
A song title and artist, a reference link if you have one, and a few words about what you want. For a personal song, share the story or occasion and the musical feel you have in mind.
Can we talk about the key and timing?
Yes. Include your preferred key, pace, or musical details in the request so James knows what you’re looking for.
What about pricing and turnaround?
Ask James for a quote and an expected delivery date for your specific request. This concept does not list prices or promise a turnaround time.
Where can I see more of James?
Visit James’s Facebook page for his music posts, duets, and personality. Finished sample recordings can also be featured in the listening room above.