Born in Naogaon in 1964 and raised in Chattogram, James left home early in life to pursue his passion for rock music, beginning a storied career from Chattogram's Aziz Boarding before founding the band Nagarbaul and capturing hearts across South Asia. Speaking on his birthday, the 62-year-old frontman expressed a humble outlook on life and celebrations, noting that he prefers spending the day quietly with family rather than hosting grand public events. On his core motivation as an artist, James stated, "I didn't come to change society; I came to bring joy to society." Commenting on the cultural landscape, he described music as a flowing river that should never be restricted, while praising the vibrant new generation of young musicians currently shaping the industry. While confirming his ongoing desire to release new tracks, James emphasized that the present era belongs to the talented emerging artists who deserve the spotlight and listeners' support.