James Worthy (record producer)

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James Worthy
Worthy in 2015
Worthy in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJames Allen Worthy
Born (1992-03-28) March 28, 1992 (age 29)
Queens, New York, US
GenresHip hop, R&B
Occupation(s)Record Producer, Singer, Artist, Songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, Keyboards, Guitar
Years active2010–present
LabelsSony, Empire Distribution, Bad Boy Records
Associated actsRobin S, Truth Hurts, Fetty Wap, 6LACK, Tony Terry, Bobby Brown, Diddy, PM Dawn, Kurupt, Kalenna Harper, Maxine Jones, J. Holiday, Frankie Beverly, Goodie Mob, Dr Dre
Websitewww.jamesworthymusic.com

James Allen Worthy (born March 28, 1992) is an American R&B record producer, singer, and songwriter. Worthy is responsible for his work with musical artists including Fetty Wap, 6LACK, T-Pain, Truth Hurts, Robin S, Tony Terry, Kurupt, and PM Dawn.

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 bachelors degree in audio production.

Career[]

Worthy came to prominence with working, producing, and writing for artists such as J Holiday, DJ Drama, Kurupt, Yung Berg, and many others.[2][3] His most notable production work include "Fight 4 Love" by Truth Hurts,[4] "1 & Only" by Jhonni Blaze & Fetty Wap, "Blessing Me" by Robin S, "Drip" by Sammie & J Young MDK. In 2017, Worthy has also pursued acting, and has been featured on "Access Hollywood", and appeared on BET's docu series "From the Bottom Up" Season 1.[5] 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.

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.[7] On January 17, 2020 Worthy released his sophomore EP "Kaleidoscopes"[8] which was co executive produced by PM Dawn. The lead single for Worthy's 2020 release was titled "This Wave".[9]

Production discography[]

Song title Year Artist Single/Album Co-producer
Electric Disco 2012 Yung Berg Twitter Music Vol 2
Coolin 2012 Bobby Brown Jr Single
Deja Vu 2012 Elise 5000, Petey Pablo Single
Everybody Else 2012 Elise 5000, T-Pain Single
Inked Up 2013 Markice Moore, Kwony Cash Single
Nobody's Safe 2014 Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
Champagne Nightmares 2014 Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
Praise To Be Allah 2014 Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
Back Up 2014 Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
You Don't Know Me 2014 Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown Champagne Nightmares
Sneak Peek 2015 Sara Stokes, Babs Single Wala Beatz
Fight 4 Love 2015 Truth Hurts Single
Concert 2015 Dave Tolliver Something Like The Greatest
Love Thing 2015 Robin S Single
Blessing Me 2015 Robin S Single Donald Baylis
Shout It Out Loud 2015 Robin S, DJ Escape Single
Shake 2016 B Angie B Single Donald Baylis
I Want More 2016 Lazaro Arbos Single
Date Night 2016 Men At Large Single
Pretty Gang 2016 Supa Peach Single
Pretty Gang Remix 2016 Supa Peach, Tally Raps Single
Fragile Heart 2016 Sara Stokes Single
I See How You Are 2016 Tumboiikinfolk, Kia Shine New Day, New Wave Kangaroo Beatz
OMW 2017 Asian Doll Outta Space
I Love You 2017 Joe N Little III, Dave Tolliver Dave & Joe RayBoy
F*ck You Right 2017 Lil Zane Life I Live
Come On Over 2017 Robin S, Michael Keith of 112 (band) Single
Like I Do It 2018 Vincent Powell Single
Trouble 2018 6lack, Sickflo Single K Fam
Drip 2018 Sammie, J Young Now Or Never Frisktrackz
We Got It 2018 Sidney Starr Single
Right There 2018 Havva Single Iso Jozey
Want To Know 2018 Natasha Mosley, Jhonni Blaze Single Kangaroo Beatz
War Zone 2018 Blac Youngsta, Jhonni Blaze Single Rob Beatz
1 & Only 2018 J'honni Blaze, Fetty Wap 5:12 Iso Jozey
King 2018 Montsho Eshe King Tyrone Gregg, Robert Scott, Leaf Newman
Cocoa Brown Theme Song 2019 Cocoa Brown The Cocoa Brown Show
How Many Times 2019 Tony Terry, James Worthy Blu Leisure Rob Beatz
Call On Me 2019 Sonna Rele, James Worthy Blu Leisure Frisktrackz, Brainiac Beats, Motif Alumini
Oceans 2019 Kalenna Harper, James Worthy Blu Leisure
Move 2019 Ecstacy of Whodini, James Worthy Blu Leisure Rob Beatz
I Can Tell 2019 DJ Luke Nasty, James Worthy Single Frisktrackz
This Wave 2020 Truth Hurts, James Worthy Kaleidoscopes Shay Mizz
Bae Cation 2020 Drag-On, James Worthy Kaleidoscopes Styalistic
Gone Get It 2020 Ruff Endz, Ray Lavender, James Worthy Kaleidoscopes Shay Mizz
Goldmine 2020 J. Holiday, James Worthy Single
Not Impressed 2020 DJ Drama, Issa Finese, James Worthy No Love Lost Staxx

EPs[]

List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
 US R&B
Blu Leisure
  • Released: January 11, 2019
  • Label: Humble Sound Music Group
  • Formats: CD, Digital
List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
 US R&B
Kaleidoscopes
  • Released: January 17, 2020
  • Label: Humble Sound Music Group
  • Formats: CD, Digital

Singles[]

As Lead Artist[]

List of singles as lead artist, with other performing artists, year released, and album name
Title Year Album
US R&B
"Wine For Me"
(featuring Kings X2) 		2018 10
"Move"
(featuring Whodini) 		2018 Blu Leisure
"Glow"
 2019 Blu Leisure
"I Can Tell"
(featuring DJ Luke Nasty) 		2019
"This Wave"
(featuring Truth Hurts) 		2020 Kaleidoscopes
"Goldmine"
(featuring J Holiday) 		2020
"In The Dark"
 2021 Once A Fairytale
"See It My Way"
(featuring Robin S) 		2021 Once A Fairytale
"California"
(featuring Frankie Beverly) 		2021

As Featured Artist[]

List of singles as featured artist, with other performing artists, year released, and album name
Title Year Album
US R&B
"Different"
(Chizuko featuring James Worthy) 		2020
"Night Drive"
(Big Gipp, John Flautist featuring James Worthy) 		2021
"Not Impressed"
(DJ Drama, Issa Finese featuring James Worthy) 		2021 No Love Lost
"Top of The World"
(Kurupt featuring James Worthy, Big Gipp) 		2021

Television appearances[]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2014 Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Himself Guest
2015 Access Hollywood Himself Guest, credited as James Worthy
2016 TMZ Himself Guest
2016 BET From The Bottom Up Season 1 EP 3 Himself Guest, credited as James Worthy
2017 USA Network Chrisley Knows Best Season 5 EP 6 Himself Guest

Filmography[]

  • 2017: Love By Chance

References[]

  1. ^ Francis, Kera. "James Worthy, not the basketball player, is making moves in the music industry". theundefeated.com.
  2. ^ Whaley, Kacie. "James Worthy is the next breakout music producer". Rollingout.com.
  3. ^ Burton, Brittany. "RESPECT. Magazine Catches Up with James Worthy". respect-mag.com.
  4. ^ JusMusic, DJ. "Dr Dre's Former Artist Truth Hurts Drops New Single, "Fight 4 Love"". Singersroom.com.
  5. ^ Yohance, Kyles. "EXCLUSIVE: James Worthy Discusses His Production Work, Appearing On Centric's 'From The Bottom Up' & More". Allhiphop.com.
  6. ^ Samone, Its K. "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.
  7. ^ Miller, Oktane. "James Worthy – Move Ft. Ecstacy". hiphopsince1987.com.
  8. ^ Rossow, Andrew. "Looking at the Music Industry Through 'Kaleidoscopes'". MSNBC.com.
  9. ^ 2Bees, Miss. "ACTOR-SINGER JAMES WORTHY TALKS WORKING WITH 90S LEGENDS, GRAMMYS, KALEIDOSCOPES, & MORE". thesource.com.

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