James Poyser, a Grammy Award-winning producer, is an American instrumentalist who has recently entered the spotlight, or at least the studio lights, on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show. He also performs with the hip-hop group The Roots.
Aside from that, songwriter James Poyser, whose home studio is littered with Grammys and awards, is a happily married man who enjoys spending time with his wife and child.
James Poyser: Career, Net Worth
James Poyser was born on January 30, 1967, in Sheffield, England, and is now 51 years old.
With a pastor for a father, the Pianist began his own musical career at a young age, beginning with playing piano in church. After that, he went on to play with local bands, tour and perform with national acts, write songs, and finally produce.
Throughout his career, James has written and produced songs for artists such as Mariah Carey, John Legend, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Anthony Hamilton, Common, D’Angelo, The Roots, and Keyshia Cole.
He has also performed live with Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, The Roots, and Aretha Franklin. He is a session musician who has worked with Adele, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Ziggy Marley, Macy Gray, and Femi Kuti.
In 2003, James won a Grammy for Best R&B Song for his work on Erykah Badu and Common’s song “Love Of My Life.” He was also the executive producer on Badu’s critically acclaimed albums, Mama’s Gun and Worldwide Underground.
Following that, in 2009, James joined the hip-hop group The Roots, and he has been a member of the house band for NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He eventually made his way into the upper echelons of R&B music, working with notable artists such as D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Mariah Carey, Common, and Lauryn Hill.
James Poyser’s net worth is largely derived from his music career as a songwriter, musician, and multi-platinum producer. As a result, his net worth is estimated to be around $10 million dollars.
James Poyser: Relationship With His Wife and Child
Despite his prominent career, the musician appears to conceal his marital status; however, he has frequently been seen flaunting pictures and tweets about his son and wife.
James, the father of his 11-year-old son, has revealed little about his dating and marital life. There is also no information available about his wife.
However, as evidenced by his Instagram, James has always expressed love and affection for his son, Jaden. Back on 25 September 2015, he shared the picture of his son wishing him on his 9th birthday in which he captioned his favorite person on earth turns nine that day.
Similarly, on July 12, 2012, he took to Twitter and jokingly stated that his wife had torn calf muscle while working out and that he had two 5-year-old children at home.
When his son was born, James and his wife relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and converted their basement into a home studio so that he could spend more time with his family.
Interesting Facts About James Poyser
When James was nine years old, his family relocated to West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the church, he discovered his musical talents.
He attended Philadelphia Public Schools and received his B.S. in finance from Temple University.
On Erykah Badu’s debut album, Baduizm, he was credited as a writer and producer for several songs.
James contributed to Adele’s critically acclaimed album 21, as well as serving as executive co-producer and writer on Al Green’s Lay it Down.
He also served as executive producer on Badu’s critically acclaimed albums, Mama’s Gun and Worldwide Underground.
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