It’s surprising to hear James Artissen say he’s naturally a shy person. With a track record that includes everyone from Meek Mill, 112, Justin Bieber, and Goodie Mob the singer-songwriter, and producer has collaborated with some of music’s most extroverted personalities. One could argue that New York transplant, who landed in ATL, and his future production, and writing style has been one of the influential in music.
“When I think of Atlanta, I think of the late 80’s to early 90’s, and 2000’s. It was authentic, original, and the essence of black culture. The weekends you could just go downtown, be in traffic, and you’re having fun with no money. It was a whole other thing, now there’s no experience like that. That was the essence of black lifestyle on a higher level. The most overrated thing about Atlanta is the music scene. It’s not that Atlanta doesn’t run music, and pop culture, but you can’t really get too much done there. It’s either you’ve got to go to LA or somewhere else.
One thing about Atlanta that is really weird to me is the idea that everybody is somebody. It’s like people are really living out their fantasies in their heads, and nothing is regular to them anymore. I think a lot of people aren’t really comfortable with who they are, and always have to put on a show for those they don’t know.
I’m the type of person that doesn’t really relax much, because I can’t. Probably a girl rubbing my head, and me falling asleep is the most relaxing. Right now there needs to be more open minded people that will bring another level of creativity that’s not the normal. When I create music it comes from a pure place, and not somewhere that I have to conform to popularity for”.
James Artissen throughout the years has shown that his versatility, and creativity is well deserved, and will continue to thrive for years to come.
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