Today we’d like to introduce you to James Artissen.
Hi James , can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I came from Queens, New York as a young kid with dreams to be one of the best in the music business. I’ve had the pleasure of working with the best of the best in the industry with many trial, and errors. Within my 13 year career thus far I have garnered 3 Grammy Nominations, Platinum Records, and 2 Billion streams within my catalog.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
There have been many ups, and downs throughout my life, and career but they all made me to be the person I am today. If I didn’t go through anything I wouldn’t know how to move through this business. In the beginning I suffered from anxiety, and people not believing in my vision. I’ve always saw myself as a mogul dominating music, artistry, production, business, fashion, etc. As time goes on you learn to bet on yourself, and not worry about other peoples opinions.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, and Audio Engineer from Queens, New York. I started pursuing music at the age of 16. During that time period I had the opportunity to meet the late great Michael Jackson at Webster Hall in New York City which inspired me to fully pursue a career in the music business. After that I moved to Atlanta, GA, and attended a music mentoring program in my high school where they provided a recording studio sponsored by Dallas Austin. My initial foray into music consisted of me learning the art of songwriting which later turned into music production shortly after. Growing up I was influenced by artists such as: A Tribe Called Quest, Whodini, Kanye West, Miguel, The Weeknd, and Pharrell Williams. While studying those artists I taught myself how to. To further my education I attended The Art Institute of Atlanta where I received a bachelor’s degree in audio production. This helped me begin working, and place work with mainstream acts, and songwriters. In 2017, I decided to transition from music production to artistry, and began recording myself. I joined a duo group named Kings X2, and we released our debut single “Wine For Me” in september of 2017. The single peaked at #10 on the US Billboard Hot Single Sales Chart for 5 weeks. Later in 2018 we disbanded, and I released my debut solo single “Move” which features the rap group Whodini. Following up to 2019 I released my anticipated EP “Blu Leisure” which became critically acclaimed upon its release. The project included guest appearances from: Tony Terry, Sonna Rele, Kalenna Harper, and Whodini. After its great success I released my sophomore EP “Kaleidoscopes”, and in 2023 I joined forces with rapper Big Gipp of the rap group Goodie Mob to release our collaborative EP “Gipp N Worthy”. The lead single “TOTW” peaked at #91 on the US Billboard R&B Digital Sales Chart also charting at the #1 position on the Amazon Best Sellers Chart. Within all of my work I have been nominated for several Grammy Awards by working with names such as: Meek Mill, Justin Bieber, Robin S., 112, Raphael Saadiq, and so many others to name. In 2024 I launched my own label imprint called Humble Sound Records in conjunction with Sony Orchard.
How do you think about happiness?
Doing what I love makes me happy. Through all the noise, and terrible things that happen in the world music is my safe place to go to.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jamesartissen.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesartissen/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesartissenmusic
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesartissenmusic/
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jamesartissen
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesartissenmusic
- Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/jamesartissen
Image Credits
Justin Kase
Humble Sound Music Group
