He’s a man of many talents, and he’s been making moves in the music industry for over a decade as a recording artist, producer, songwriter, and record label owner. Formerly known as James Worthy, and now operating under the new brand James Artissen, he’s bringing us the same hot tracks that the world has known him to create.
Here’s a glimpse into the career of James Artissen—singer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer.
WHO IS JAMES ARTISSEN
• Multi-talented Musician & Creator – James Artissen (formerly known as James Worthy) is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, record producer, and audio engineer hailing from Queens, New York.
• CEO of Humble Sound Records – He is the founder and CEO of his independent label, Humble Sound Records, in conjunction with mega brand Sony.
• Started Young, Educated in Audio Production – His musical journey began at age 16. He later pursued formal training and earned a Bachelor’s degree in audio production from The Art Institute of Atlanta.
• Grammy Nominations and Studio Credits – Known for collaborating with high-profile artists across R&B, hip-hop, and pop genres—such as Robin S., Justin Bieber, Meek Mill, 112, Goodie Mob, and J. Holiday—he has earned three Grammy nominations for his contributions.
• Broad Musical Abilities – He plays the keyboard, piano, and guitar. His work spans multiple genres: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop, Pop, Dance, and Electronic.
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
On Reddit’s r/rnb, users have praised James Artissen’s influence in shaping R&B and hip-hop, noting his role behind the scenes with notable artists. One post reads:
“James Artissen… has been pivotal in crafting the sound of Hiphop, and R&B…”
“His talent, and sound has granted him to create countless hits with artists such as Robin S, Justin Bieber, Meek Mill…”
James Artissen has become a global sensation performing around the world before sold-out crowds. He’s also a personal friend of mine. He was able to take time out of his busy schedule to sit down with me for an in-depth interview about his career in the music business. He also revealed which country recording artists can target to promote their tracks to die-hard music fans. Watch the entire interview below to find out.
It’s so exciting to see James moving in a great new direction, making his brand even more successful.
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