- published: 25 Feb 2016
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James Poyser (born 30 January 1967) is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, pianist, producer and a member of the hip hop band The Roots.
Poyser has written and produced songs for various legendary and award-winning artists including Erykah Badu, Mariah Carey, John Legend, Lauryn Hill, Common, Anthony Hamilton, D'Angelo, The Roots, and Keyshia Cole.
During his career, Poyser has toured and played live with such distinctive artists as Jay-Z, The Roots, Erykah Badu, and Aretha Franklin. An active session musician, he has contributed to the works of Adele, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Ziggy Marley, Macy Gray and Femi Kuti.
Poyser received a Grammy for Best R&B Song in 2003 for co-writing Erykah Badu and Common's hit "Love Of My Life." James was also the executive producer on Badu's highly celebrated albums, Mama's Gun and Worldwide Underground.
A longtime collaborator with the band dating back to Things Fall Apart, Poyser officially joined The Roots in 2009, performing live as the houseband for NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and subsequently The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He is sometimes used as comic foil, especially for his use of deadpan facial expressions. Poyser also tours with the band and regularly performs at the band's live shows.
Flavia K & Eletrofunky - Back In The Day (Puff) (Erykah Badu, James Poyser, A. Maggett) - 11/02/2016
Flavia K & Eletrofunky - Cleva (Erykah Badu/James Poyser/James Yancey) - 11/02/2016 - Bourbon Street
#25forETM: James Poyser
Flavia K - Cleva (Erykah Badu/James Poyser/James Yancey) - 03/10/2015 - Espaço Urucum
Flavia K - Back In The Day (Puff) (Erykah Badu, James Poyser, A. Maggett) - 03/10/2015
Flavia K - Bump It (Erykah Badu/Audrey Maggat/James Jason Poyser) - 03/10/2015 - Espaço Urucum
ppF (Prod. by Jay Dee, James Poyser)
Xpertize - Way Ova Their Heads Prod. By Badu And James Poyser
How To Play The "Thank You Note" Song by James Poyser & Jimmy Fallon | HDpiano - Piano Tutorial
Common, J-Dilla, James Poyser LWFC Sessions (by Questlove)