James Artissen

  "Goldmine"—a Rhythm and Blues ballad that incorporates slow oscillating keys, the crispy downbeat of the drums, and a sequence of lush harmonic uprises that intertwine over the top line hook— features strewed persuading vocals that revive the mirth and allure of being love-struck, or bound to another sentimentally. J. Holiday and James Artissen are plain-spoken, complete and enamoring, singing solo on their respective stanzas, and only stepping back for the purposes of filling the backdrops of the next verse with more affecting vocal swells; it's like a trade-off between two trumpeting melodists experienced in the language of love and gratitude. Follow: @jamesartissen Follow: @kingjholiday

  Grammy Award Producer, Recording Artist, Audio Engineer, and Songwriter   James Artissen  returns with his newest EP,   “Cups Of Koffee ” released on Sept 13th, 2024. Offering listeners a glimpse into the complexities of life, love, and, relatable topics. Produced in collaboration with Ronell Sessoms, this project shows an eclectic style alongside Hip-Hop, and R&B influence that compliments the James Artissen sound. Guest appearances include Big Gipp, and Brian McKnight Jr. Artissen’s motivation for crafting “Cups Of Koffee” stems from his desire to convey the challenges of maintaining the authenticity not only of his musical catalog, but the integrity of what should be presented in the industry immersed by his creativity. Drawing from personal experiences, he skillfully intertwines introspective lyricism with infectious melodies, creating a sonic journey that resonates with audiences on a profound level. “ Cups Of Koffee”  is James Artissen’s 3rd EP relea...

  “Gipp N Worthy”   is the debut EP by music industry stars Big Gipp, and James Artissen. This 5 song project gives a vivid depiction of love, relationships, and life throughout the entire duration of all the songs. Diving into soulful vocal tones, and classic hip hop elements it makes for a great blend between the two artists. With a guest appearance from R&B group 112, this EP has great potential to become a critically acclaimed body of work. “Gipp N Worthy” was released Feb 17th, 2023 through Humble Sound Records worldwide. Listen:  https://album.link/gippnworthy #JamesArtissen #BigGipp #GippNWorthy

  James Artissen releases his new soulful R&B sound to fans with the release of his long-awaited 2nd EP, Kaleidoscopes. The forthcoming record is a follow-up from his 2019 debut EP “Blu Leisure”. This new body of work was released on January 17, 2020, and is available on all digital platforms. Along with the EP announcement, James has interesting collaborations on the project which include artists such as: Ray Lavender, Ruff Endz, Drag-On, and Truth Hurts. James recorded most of Kaleidoscopes in his studio in Atlanta, GA with engineer Styalistic. Artissen has worked with producers Styalistic, Shay Mizz, and Frisktrackz on this project. Kaleidoscopes is composed of 7 tracks that according to James “Spent Months crafting, recreating, and analyzing” to bring out the best product. Each song gives different musical textures within the R&B genre, but with heavy melodic influences, and arrangements with songs like “This Wave” or more soulful like “Show Me”. While each song varies ...

  James Artissen has been described as one of the most creative & diverse musicians in the music industry. James broke the news via social media after fans requested a release date from the previous singles he released. “My EP is called Blu Leisure,” James said. “This project is my debut to the world but I also feel like Im giving the most creative work i’ve ever done”. James revealed that the inspiration behind creating this EP came from being fans of Frank Ocean, The Weeknd & Kanye West. Their sound & genre creativity inspired him to venture into different genres of music and expand his musical horizons. Blu Leisure has collaborations with artists such as: Tony Terry, Sonna Rele, Kalenna, & Whodini. Listen:  https://album.link/jamesbluleisure #JamesArtissen #BluLeisure

Grammy-Nominated singer-songwriter-producer-engineer-label owner James Artissen initially opted to pursue a career in music following a chance encounter meet up at Webster Hall in New York City with none other than the late, great King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson.  After later relocating from The Big Apple to ATL, Artissen then went on to earn a bachelor's degree in audio production from The Art Institute of Atlanta.   In 2017, James Artissen transitioned from behind the boards to in front of the mic when he joined a short lived duo, Kings X2, releasing their premiere entry, "Wine For Me,” which peaked at  #10  on the US Billboard Hot Single Sales Chart for 5 weeks. However, the group would eventually disband that following year.  The Whodini featured "Move," James’ debut solo single, arrived shortly thereafter, followed by his critically acclaimed EP,  Blu Leisure , in January ‘19. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/jamesartisse...