jamesmakesmusic

About

Independent musician, producer, and satirical content creator. He is best known for his paradoxical approach to entertainment, blending introspective, hard-hitting indie hip-hop with humorous, self-produced videos that touch on internet culture and social commentary.

Before fame

He began experimenting with original music and sketch comedy videos at the young age of 11, officially originating his JAMESG project in 2012 and defining his signature satirical sound with his 2018 self-produced EP, Dumb.

Trivia

Before finding mainstream success as a digital creator, James was a retired semi-pro extreme sports athlete who specifically specialized as a competitive Heelys master. His eccentric, stylized videos showcasing his Heelys stunts went massively viral in early 2020, leading him to secure a live performance on the hit television reality show America's Got Talent.

Family life

He is from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Associated with

His comedic timing, dry humor, and video framing styles are heavily inspired by popular surrealist comedians and notable television writers, such as Saturday Night Live alumnus Kyle Mooney.