James Worthy (record producer)

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

James Worthy
Worthy in 2020
Background information
Birth nameJames Allen Worthy
Born (1992-03-28) March 28, 1992
Queens, New York, US
GenresHip hop, R&B, Dance
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur
Instrument(s)Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Drums
Years active2010–present
LabelsSony, Empire Distribution, Bad Boy Records, Interscope, Columbia
Websitewww.jamesworthymusic.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 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]

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. 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 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
Bed On Fire2013Markice Moore, Mykko MontanaSingle
Nobody's Safe2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby BrownChampagne Nightmares
Champagne Nightmares2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby BrownChampagne Nightmares
Praise To Be Allah2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby BrownChampagne Nightmares
Back Up2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby BrownChampagne Nightmares
You Don't Know Me2014Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby BrownChampagne Nightmares
Shine Like Gold2014Big Gipp, Ceelo GreenSingleDr Freak
Sneak Peek2015Sara Stokes, Babs BunnySingleWala Beatz
Fight 4 Love2015Truth HurtsSingle
Concert2015Dave TolliverSomething Like The Greatest
Love Thing2015Robin SSingle
Blessing Me2015Robin SSingleDonald Baylis
Shout It Out Loud2015Robin S, DJ EscapeSingle
Shake2016B Angie BSingleDonald Baylis
I Want More2016Lazaro ArbosSingle
Date Night2016Men At LargeSingle
Pretty Gang2016Supa PeachSingle
Pretty Gang Remix2016Supa Peach, Tally RapsSingle
Fragile Heart2016Sara StokesSingle
Love 4 U 2 Like Me2016Silk (group)Quiet StormEric Grant, James Champion
I See How You Are2016Tumboiikinfolk, Kia ShineNew Day, New WaveKangaroo Beatz
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 112Single
Like I Do It2018Vincent PowellSingle
Trouble20186lack, SickfloSingleK Fam
Drip2018Sammie, J Young MDKNow Or NeverFrisktrackz
We Got It2018Sidney StarrSingle
Want To Know2018Natasha Mosley, Jhonni BlazeSingleKangaroo Beatz
War Zone2018Blac Youngsta, Jhonni BlazeSingleRob Beatz
1 & Only2018J'honni Blaze, Fetty Wap5:12Iso 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 Alumni
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
Goldmine2020J. Holiday, James WorthySingle
See It My Way2022James Worthy, Robin SSingleRonell Sessoms
Love One Another2022Crystal Waters, Robin S, Soul CentralSingleVocal Tracked By James Worthy
What About U2023Robin S, James WorthySingleRonell Sessoms
Live Tonight2023Young Grey, Robin SSingleVocal Tracked By James Worthy (Robin S Vocals)
Tonight2023Robin S, Mothers Favorite Child, OpolopoSingleVocal Tracked By James Worthy (Robin S Vocals)
It's YouTBAB Angie BSingle
One More ThingTBARobin SSingle

EPs
List of EP's, 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: Digital Download
Blu Leisure Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Blu"
  • James Worthy
  • Styalistic
2:10
2."How Many Times ft Tony Terry"
  • James Worthy
  • Styalistic
3:41
3."LUV & High Levels"
  • James Worthy
  • Styalistic
3:35
4."Glow"
  • James Worthy
  • Styalistic
2:59
5."Call On Me ft Sonna Rele"
  • James Worthy
  • Sonna Rele
  • Styalistic
3:34
6."Oceans ft Kalenna Harper"
  • Styalistic
  • James Worthy
3:30
7."Move ft Whodini"
  • James Worthy
  • John Ecstacy Fletcher
  • Styalistic
  • James Worthy
3:09
Total length:21:18
List of EP's, 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: Digital Download
Kaleidoscopes Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Wanna Know"
  • James Worthy
  • Shay Mizz
2:29
2."Gone Get It ft Ray Lavender, Ruff Endz"
  • Shay Mizz
3:10
3."Bae Cation ft Drag-On"
  • Styalistic
2:30
4."Higher & Higher"
  • James Worthy
  • Frisktrackz
3:30
5."This Wave ft Truth Hurts"
  • James Worthy
  • Shari Watson
  • Shay Mizz
  • James Worthy
3:30
6."Show Me"
  • James Worthy
  • Styalistic
3:45
7."This Wave (Bonus Remix) ft Jillisa Lynn"
  • James Worthy
  • Shay Mizz
3:25
Total length:20:99
List of EP's, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
 US R&B
Gipp N Worthy
  • Artists: Big Gipp, James Worthy
  • Released: TBA
  • Label: Humble Sound Music Group
  • Formats: Digital Download
Gipp N Worthy Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Out of Control"
  • Ronell Sessoms
  • James Worthy
2:26
2."Whatever You Like"
  • Ronell Sessoms
  • James Worthy
2:40
3."Distance"
  • Ronell Sessoms
  • James Worthy
3:20
4."Let You Go ft 112"
  • Ronell Sessoms
  • James Worthy
3:50
5."TOTW"
  • Ronell Sessoms
  • James Worthy
3:30
Total length:21:18

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with other performing artists, year released, and album name
Title Year Album
Chart Positions
"Wine For Me"
(featuring Kings X2)		 2017
"Move"
(featuring Whodini)		 2018 Blu Leisure
"Glow"
 2018 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
"Tick Tock"
(with Big Gipp)		 2021
"See It My Way"
(with Robin S)		 2022
"TOTW"
(with Big Gipp)		 2023 Gipp N Worthy
"Out Of Control"
(with Big Gipp)		 2023 Gipp N Worthy
List of singles as featured artist, with other performing artists, year released, and album name
Title Year Album
Chart Positions
"Night Drive"
(Big Gipp, John Flautist featuring James Worthy)		 2021 Tomorrow's Yesterday
"What About U"
(Robin S featuring James Worthy)		 2023 What About U
"Anywhere"
(LePrince with James Worthy)		 2023 7 To The World
"So High"
(Khujo Goodie featuring James Worthy)		 TBA TBA
"Receipe"
(Naomi Achu featuring James Worthy)		 TBA TBA

Television appearances
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 2 Himself Guest, credited as James Worthy
2015 Access Hollywood Bobbi Kristina Special Himself Guest, credited as James Worthy
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, credited as James Worthy
2019 Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 3 Himself Guest, credited as James Worthy
2022 KHON-TV Living 808 Himself Guest, credited as James Worthy

Filmography

2017: Love by Chance [9]

References
  1. Francis, Kera (October 7, 2016). "James Worthy, not the basketball player, is making moves in the music industry". Andscape.
  2. Whaley, Kacie (August 25, 2015). "James Worthy is the next breakout music producer". Rollingout.com.
  3. Burton, Brittany (October 23, 2018). "RESPECT. Magazine Catches Up with James Worthy". respect-mag.com.
  4. Yohance, Kyles (January 15, 2016). "EXCLUSIVE: James Worthy Discusses His Production Work, Appearing On Centric's 'From The Bottom Up' & More". Allhiphop.com.
  5. "Grammy nominee invests in launch of "next generation" sports agency for Premier League stars". Bdaily Business News. May 14, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  6. 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.
  7. Rossow, Andrew. "Looking at the Music Industry Through 'Kaleidoscopes'". MSNBC.com.
  8. 2Bees, Miss (February 18, 2020). "ACTOR-SINGER JAMES WORTHY TALKS WORKING WITH 90S LEGENDS, GRAMMYS, KALEIDOSCOPES, & MORE". thesource.com.
  9. Davis, Samad. "Love by Chance".
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