James Worthy (record producer)

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James Worthy
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James Worthy in 2020
Background information
Birth nameJames Allen Worthy
Born (1992-03-28) March 28, 1992 (age 32)
Queens, New York, US
Genres Hip hop, R&B, Dance
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, audio engineer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Drums
Years active2010–present
Labels Sony, Empire Distribution, Bad Boy Records, Interscope, Universal Music Group
Website www.jamesworthymusic.com

James Allen Worthy (born March 28, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and audio engineer. Worthy's production, and work includes various recording artists like Fetty Wap, Goodie Mob, Truth Hurts, Robin S, and 112.

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Early life

Born in Queens, New York, he moved with his family to Atlanta as a teenager. [1] His parents were both in the entertainment and travel industry. At age 16 he began self teaching himself how to craft music production which led him to his first publishing contract with Sony. Shortly after he attended Art Institute of Atlanta where he earned a bachelor's degree in audio production.

Career

Worthy came to prominence working with, producing, and writing for artists such as J Holiday, Robin S., Kurupt, Yung Berg, and many others. [2] [3] In 2017, Worthy has also pursued acting, and was featured on "Access Hollywood", and appeared on BET's docu series "From the Bottom Up" Season 1. [4] Later in 2017 he joined the duo group Kings X2 where they released their debut single "Wine For Me". The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot Singles Chart.

In 2021, Worthy announced an investment into British Sports and Entertainment company "3 Kingdoms Group". [5] Later in 2023 he launched his Label imprint "Humble Sound Records".

Solo

Worthy embarked on a career as a performer. His debut EP, "Blu Leisure", [6] was released January 11, 2019 through Empire Distribution. Worthy's debut single was entitled "Move" which featured Whodini.[ citation needed ] On January 17, 2020, Worthy released his sophomore EP "Kaleidoscopes" [7] which was co executive produced by PM Dawn. The lead single for Worthy's 2020 release was titled "This Wave". [8] Following up to 2022 he released a dance house single entitled "See It My Way" which features dance singer Robin S. The song peaked at #1 on the iTunes Dance Single Chart upon its release. His most notable collaborative project entitled "Gipp N Worthy" debuted at #9 on the iTunes R&B/Soul chart with a guest appearance from 112. The first single "TOTW" off the project peaked at #91 on the Billboard R&B Digital Song Sales chart.

Production & Engineering Discography

Song titleYearArtistSingle/AlbumCo-producer
Electric Disco2012 Yung Berg Twitter Music Vol 2
Coolin2012Bobby Brown JrSingle
Everybody Else2012Elise 5000, T-Pain Single
Inked Up2013 Markice Moore, Kwony CashSingle
Bed On Fire2013 Markice Moore, Mykko MontanaSingle
Nobody's Safe2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
Champagne Nightmares2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
Praise To Be Allah2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
Back Up2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
You Don't Know Me2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
Shine Like Gold2014 Big Gipp, Ceelo Green SingleDr Freak
Sneak Peek2015Sara Stokes, Babs BunnySingleWala Beatz
Fight 4 Love2015 Truth Hurts Single
Concert2015Dave TolliverSomething Like The Greatest
Love Thing2015 Robin S Single
Blessing Me2015 Robin S SingleDonald Baylis
Shout It Out Loud2015 Robin S, DJ EscapeSingle
Shake2016 B Angie B SingleDonald Baylis
I Want More2016Lazaro ArbosSingle
Date Night2016 Men At Large Single
Pretty Gang2016Supa PeachSingle
Pretty Gang Remix2016Supa Peach, Tally RapsSingle
Fragile Heart2016Sara StokesSingle
Love 4 U 2 Like Me2016 Silk (group) Quiet StormEric Grant, James Champion
I See How You Are2016Tumboiikinfolk, Kia Shine New Day, New WaveKangaroo Beatz
OMW2017Asian DollOutta Space
Like I Do It2018Vincent PowellSingle
Drip2018 Sammie, J Young MDKNow Or NeverFrisktrackz
We Got It2018Sidney StarrSingle
Want To Know2018Natasha Mosley, Jhonni BlazeSingleKangaroo Beatz
War Zone2018 Blac Youngsta, Jhonni BlazeSingle
1 & Only2018J'honni Blaze, Fetty Wap 5:12Iso Jozey
King2018Montsho EsheKingTyrone Gregg, Robert Scott, Leaf Newman
How Many Times2019 Tony Terry, James WorthyBlu LeisureStyalistic
Call On Me2019Sonna Rele, James WorthyBlu LeisureFrisktrackz, Brainiac Beats, Motif Alumni
Oceans2019 Kalenna Harper, James WorthyBlu Leisure
Move2019 Whodini, James WorthyBlu LeisureStyalistic
I Can Tell2019DJ Luke Nasty, James WorthySingleFrisktrackz
This Wave2020 Truth Hurts, James WorthyKaleidoscopesShay Mizz
Bae Cation2020 Drag-On, James WorthyKaleidoscopesStyalistic
Gone Get It2020 Ruff Endz, Ray Lavender, James WorthyKaleidoscopesShay Mizz
Goldmine2020 J. Holiday, James WorthySingle
See It My Way2022James Worthy, Robin S SingleRonell Sessoms
Love One Another2022 Crystal Waters, Robin S, Soul CentralSingleVocal Tracked By James Worthy
What About U2023 Robin S, James WorthySingleRonell Sessoms
Live Tonight2023Young Grey, Robin S SingleVocal Tracked By James Worthy (Robin S Vocals)
Tonight2023 Robin S, Mothers Favorite Child, OpolopoSingleVocal Tracked By James Worthy (Robin S Vocals)
Ready Now2024 Truth Hurts SingleRe-Mastered By James Worthy
Knock Knock2024 Truth Hurts, Raphael Saadiq SingleRe-Mastered By James Worthy
Love U Better2024 Truth Hurts SingleRe-Mastered By James Worthy
Whatchu Sayin2024 Truth Hurts, Loon SingleRe-Mastered By James Worthy
Live Without You2024 Tynisha Keli,The 5th ElementRe-Mastered By James Worthy
Right Here Waiting2024 Tynisha Keli The 5th ElementRe-Mastered By James Worthy
Calling My Name2024 Tynisha Keli The 5th ElementRe-Mastered By James Worthy
The Right Way2024 Tynisha Keli The 5th ElementRe-Mastered By James Worthy
Defeated2024 Tynisha Keli The UnderdogsMixed, Re-Mastered By James Worthy
The Greatest Performer2024 Tynisha Keli, Mario The Underdogs Vol.2Mixed, Re-Mastered By James Worthy
Sitting In My Bedroom2024 Tynisha Keli The Underdogs Vol.2Mixed, Re-Mastered By James Worthy
My Everything2024 Tynisha Keli The UnderdogsMixed, Re-Mastered By James Worthy
Higher & Higher (Remix)2024James Worthy, Dave Tolliver, Men At Large SingleFrisktrackz
NDATBA Truth Hurts SingleRonell Sessoms

Artist Discography

EP's

Solo Lead Singles

Television appearances

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015 Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 2HimselfGuest, credited as James Worthy
2015 Access Hollywood Bobbi Kristina SpecialHimselfGuest, credited as James Worthy
2016 BET From The Bottom Up Season 1 EP 3HimselfGuest, credited as James Worthy
2017 USA Network Chrisley Knows Best Season 5 EP 6HimselfGuest, credited as James Worthy
2019 Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 3HimselfGuest, credited as James Worthy
2022 KHON-TV Living 808HimselfGuest, credited as James Worthy

Film Appearances

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