James Worthy (record producer)

James Allen Worthy (born March 28, 1992), professionally known as James Worthy, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. 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.

James Worthy
Worthy in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJames Allen Worthy
Born (1992-03-28) March 28, 1992
Queens, New York, US
GenresHip hop, R&B
Occupation(s)Record Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Artist
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
Websitewww.kingjamesworthy.com

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 producing, and writing for artists such as Lil Zane, Kalenna Harper, Sammie, Yung Berg, Fetty Wap, and many others.[2][3] His most notable production work include "Fight 4 Love" by Truth Hurts,[4] "1 & Only" by Jhonni Blaze, "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] In January 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 Higher & Higher.[9]

Production discography
Song titleYearArtistSingle/AlbumCo-producer
Electric Disco2012Yung BergTwitter Music Vol 2
Coolin2012Bobby Brown JrSingle
Deja Vu2012Elise 5000, Petey PabloSingle
Everybody Else2012Elise 5000, T-PainSingle
Inked Up2013Markice Moore, Kwony CashSingle
Nobody's Safe2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby BrownSingle
Sneak Peek2015Sara Stokes, BabsSingleWala Beatz
Fight 4 Love2015Truth HurtsSingle
Concert2015Dave TolliverSomething Like The Greatest
Love Thing2015Robin SSingle
Blessing Me2015Robin SSingleDonald Baylis
One Thing2016Zaena MorishoSingle
Shake2016B Angie BSingleDonald Baylis
I Want More2016Lazaro ArbosSingle
Date Night2016Men At LargeSingle
See You2016Ashley NicoleSingle
Pretty Gang2016Supa PeachSingle
Pretty Gang Remix2016Supa Peach, Tally RapsSingle
Fragile Heart2016Sara StokesSingle
I See How You Are2016Tumboiikinfolk, Kia ShineNew Day, New WaveKangaroo Beatz
Poppin2016Asian Doll, PnB RockSingle
OMW2017Asian DollOutta Space
I Love You2017Joe N Little III, Dave TolliverDave & JoeRayBoy
F*ck You Right2017Lil ZaneLife I Live
Come On Over2017Robin S, Michael Keith of 112 (band)Single
Hustler2018Zaena MorishoSingle
Trouble20186lack, SickfloSingleK Fam
Drip2018Sammie, J YoungNow Or NeverFrisktrackz
We Got It2018Sidney StarrSingle
Right There2018HavvaSingleIso Jozey
Want To Know2018Natasha Mosley, Jhonni BlazeSingleKangaroo Beatz
War Zone2018Blac Youngsta, Jhonni BlazeSingleRob Beatz
1 & Only2018J'honni Blaze, Fetty Wap5:12Iso Jozey
Selfish2018J'honni Blaze, Dae DaeSingleIso Jozey
King2018Montsho EsheKingTyrone Gregg, Robert Scott, Leaf Newman
Cocoa Brown Theme Song2019Cocoa BrownThe Cocoa Brown Show
How Many Times2019Tony Terry, James WorthyBlu LeisureRob Beatz
Call On Me2019Sonna Rele, James WorthyBlu LeisureFrisktrackz, Brainiac Beats, Motif Alumini
Oceans2019Kalenna Harper, James WorthyBlu Leisure
Move2019Ecstacy of Whodini, James WorthyBlu LeisureRob Beatz
I Can Tell2019DJ Luke Nasty, James WorthySingleFrisktrackz
This Wave2020Truth Hurts, James WorthyKaleidoscopesShay Mizz
Bae Cation2020Drag-On, James WorthyKaleidoscopesStyalistic
Gone Get It2020Ruff Endz, Ray Lavender, James WorthyKaleidoscopesShay Mizz

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, MD, LP
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, MD, LP

Singles

As lead artist
Year Song Billboard Hot Singles Album
2017 Wine For Me[10] #10
2018 Blu Sunsets
2018 Move ft Whodini Blu Leisure
2019 "I Can Tell" ft DJ Luke Nasty
2020 This Wave ft Truth Hurts Kaleidoscopes
2020 Higher & Higher Kaleidoscopes
Year Title Other artist(s) Album
2020 Top of The World Kurupt, Big Gipp TBA
2020 That Feeling Maxine Jones TBA

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.
  10. http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/hot-singles
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