Shovon: Protected "James Artissen" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2026-01-13T21:17:34Z

Protected "James Artissen" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

New page

{{Infobox person
| name = James Artissen
| image =
File:James Artissen (2896).png
| caption = James Artissen in 2025
| image_size =
| background = Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
| origin = [[Queens]], [[New York City]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[electro music|r&b]]}}
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = {{hlist|Humble Sound Records|[[Universal Music Group]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Jermaine Dupri]]|[[UTFO]], [[Run-DMC]], [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]]}}
| website = https://www.jamesartissen.com
}}

'''James Artissen''', born (March 28, 1992) is an American [[singer]], [[songwriter]], [[record producer]], and [[audio engineer]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Grant |first1=Shawn |title=James Artissen: The Cinematic Reinvention of a Grammy-Nominated Visionary |url=https://thesource.com/2025/09/03/james-artissen/ |website=The Source Magazine }}</ref>. He is best known for his collaborations with artists like Robin S, 112, [[Meek Mill]], [[Fetty Wap]], [[Whodini]], Tynisha Keli, and many others. Artissen also established the label imprint Humble Sound Records in 2024 as a joint venture with The Orchard<ref>{{cite web |title=Portia: It's Your Music, Own It! |url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1728260 |website=Fox 5 Atlanta |publisher=Portia Bruner}}</ref>

==Music and career==
James Artissen is a [[singer]], [[songwriter]], [[record producer]], and [[audio engineer]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clark |first1=Mo |title=James Artissen Is Building a World, Not Just Releasing Music |url=https://www.sheenmagazine.com/james-artissen-is-building-a-world-not-just-releasing-music/ |website=Sheen Magazine |publisher=Sheen Magazine |access-date=30 December 2025}}</ref>. He has cited his influences as [[Michael Jackson]], [[A Tribe Called Quest]], [[Kanye West]], and [[Pharrell]] throughout his career. In 2017 he joined the duo group Kings X2 which consisted of himself, and latin rapper International Nova. The group released their single "Wine For Me" which charted the US [[Hot Singles Sales]] chart at #10 for 5 weeks. The group later disbanded, and Artissen began his solo artist career in 2018, and has released four studio EP's<ref>{{cite web |title=James Artissen |url=https://genius.com/artists/James-artissen |website=Genius }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=James Artissen Rebrands With A Fresh Sound |url=https://www.onthesceneny.com/entertainment/james-artissen-rebrands-with-a-fresh-sound/ |website=On The Scene NY}}</ref>. His genres have been generally classified as [[R&B]], [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], and House Music<ref>{{cite web |title=James Artissen |url=https://www.lookhu.tv/watch/james-artissen.html |website=Lookhu TV |publisher=Lookhu TV |access-date=10 December 2025}}</ref>. He has also appeared on several different television broadcasts including From the Bottom Up (TV series). James was also a co-writer for his work on the Grammy Nominated single Dangerous<ref>{{cite web |title=Meek Mill - Dangerous |url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/dangerous-mt0056253033 |website=Allmusic |publisher=Allmusic}}</ref>by [[Meek Mill]]. In 2020 he invested in 3 Kingdoms Sports Agency based in London, UK focusing on merging sports, and music entertainment together<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shakesby |first1=Chloe |title=Grammy nominee invests in launch of "next generation" sports agency for Premier League stars |url=https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2021/05/14/grammy-nominee-invests-in-launch-of-next-generation-sports-agency-for-premier-league-stars |website=Bdaily |publisher=Bdaily}}</ref>.

''Blu Leisure'', his debut EP was released, and distributed by The Orchard in 2019. The EP included guest appearances from Tony Terry, Sonna Rele, Kalenna Harper, and [[Whodini]].

''Kaleidoscopes'', Artissen's sophomore EP was released, and distributed by The Orchard in 2020. The EP included guest appearances from Ray Lavender, Ruff Endz, Drag-On, and Truth Hurts.

In 2023, Artissen released his collaborative EP ''Gipp N Worthy'' with rapper Big Gipp. The project received favorable reviews, and charted the [[iTunes]] R&B/Soul chart at the #9 position. The single "TOTW" from the EP also charted the [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] R&B Digital Sales chart at the #91 position.

Currently James is preparing to release his debut album entitled "Nevermind What U Said" slated to release in the summer of 2026<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bridgez |first1=Urban |title=The UB Interview: James Artissen Talks New Music |url=https://urbanbridgez.com/2025/08/19/the-ub-interview-james-artissen-talks-new-music/ |website=Urban Bridgez |publisher=Urban Bridgez |access-date=21 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=James Artissen: 3x Grammy Nominated Singer, Songwriter, and Producer - The ART-ISS-EN His Craft |url=https://www.therealvipcrew.com/post/the-truth-about-james-3x-grammy-nominated-singer-songwriter-and-producer-the-art-is-in-his-cra |website=The Real VIP Crew}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

James Artissen - Revision history

Shovon: Protected "James Artissen" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))