James Worthy (record producer)
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Background information | |
Birth name | James Allen Worthy |
Origin | New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Dance |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Labels | Humble Sound Records |
James Allen Worthy[1] is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. His debut solo EP Blu Leisure[2] was released in 2019 with guest appearances from Tony Terry, Sonna Rele, Kalenna Harper, and Whodini.
Biography
[edit]Worthy spent his teenage years in Atlanta, Georgia graduating from Martin Luther King Jr. High School (Georgia) in Atlanta.[3] He began songwriting, and producing which granted him to work with artists such as Robin S..[4]
In 2017, Worthy appeared in the From the Bottom Up (TV series) Season 1.[5][6] Later in 2017 he joined the duo group Kings X2 where they released their debut single "Wine For Me". The song peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot Singles Chart.[citation needed]
In 2019, Worthy embarked on his career as a recording artist, and performer. His debut EP, "Blu Leisure",[7] was released January 11, 2019 via Empire Distribution. Upon not much commercial success with the initial project he followed up with his sophomore EP "Kaleidoscopes" in 2020[8] featuring guest appearances from Drag-On, Ruff Endz, Truth Hurts, and Ray Lavender.
Following up to 2022 he released the House music single "See It My Way" which featured singer Robin S. The song peaked at No. 1 on the iTunes Dance Chart upon its release.[citation needed]
"Gipp N Worthy" is a collaboration EP between Worthy, and Big Gipp was released in 2023. The lead single TOTW peaked at No. 91 on the Billboard R&B Digital Song Sales chart alongside No. 1 on the Amazon Music Best Sellers Chart.[citation needed]
In 2024 he launched his Label imprint Humble Sound Records.[9]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]- Blu Leisure (2019), Empire Distribution
- Kaleidoscopes (2020), Humble Sound Records
- Gipp N Worthy (2023), Humble Sound Records
- Cups Of Koffee (2024), Humble Sound Records
Singles
[edit]- Wine For Me featuring Kings X2 (2017)
- Move featuring Whodini (2018)
- I Can Tell featuring DJ Luke Nasty (2019)
- This Wave featuring Truth Hurts (2020)
- Goldmine featuring J Holiday (2020)
- In The Dark (2021)
- Tick Tock with Big Gipp (2021)
- See It My Way with Robin S. (2022)
- TOTW with Big Gipp (2023)
- Your Heart (2024)
As Featured Artist
[edit]- John William Flautist * Night Drive featuring Big Gipp, James Worthy (2021)
- Kaasim * Locked In featuring James Worthy (2021)
- Robin S. * What About U featuring James Worthy (2023)
- LePrince * Anywhere featuring James Worthy (2023)
- Khujo * So High featuring James Worthy (2023)
- Khujo * So High (Energy Remix) with James Worthy (2024)
- Humble Sound Music * Tick Tock (Energy) with James Worthy (2024)
- Khujo * Hahaaa featuring James Worthy (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ "Higher & Higher". ASCAP.
- ^ "James Worthy Releases New EP 'Blu Leisure'". Singers Room. Singers Room.
- ^ "Singer-songwriter James Worthy says his music is based on real life". Rolling Out. Rolling Out.
- ^ "Hip-Hop/R&B Record Producer, James Worthy Breaks Down Record Production". Grit Daily. Grit Daily.
- ^ Yohance, Kyles (January 15, 2016). "EXCLUSIVE: James Worthy Discusses His Production Work, Appearing On Centric's 'From The Bottom Up' & More". Allhiphop.com.
- ^ "James Allen Worthy". IMDB. IMDB.
- ^ Samone, Its K (March 13, 2019). "Music Producer and Artist James Worthy Talks The Release Of His EP Blu Leisure, Cardi B's Grammy Win and His Respect For Kayne West". hotspotatl.com.
- ^ "Actor-Singer James Worthy Talks Working With 90s Legends, Grammys, Kaleidoscopes, & More". The Source Magazine. The Source Magazine.
- ^ "James Worthy: The Man Behind Humble Sound Records, & More". Upscale Magazine. Upscale Magazine.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- American hip hop record producers
- African-American record producers
- Record producers from New York (state)
- African-American songwriters
- Songwriters from New York (state)
- African-American male rappers
- American male rappers
- Rappers from Queens, New York
- 21st-century American rappers
- 21st-century American male musicians
- 21st-century African-American musicians
- American male songwriters