Career
He is perhaps best known for writing songs for several prominent artists, such as "Number Air" by Jordin Sparks, "Take You Down" and "Superhuman" by Chris Brown and "Love Sex Magic" by Ciara. With the group Fauntleroy has released a series of EPs, for free download via the group"s website. Further information: James Fauntleroy discography
In 2009, James Fauntleroy co-wrote six tracks from Rihanna"s fourth album Rated R (2009).
In 2011, Fauntleroy provided vocals for five songs on Common"s The Dreamer/The Believer album.
He appeared on "Dreamer (feat Maya Angelou)," "Gold," "Cloth," "Celebrate," and "Windows." In 2012, he contributed vocals to Kanye West"s first G.O.O.D. Music collaborative album, Cruel Summer. He appears on "Clique," "Higher," "Sin City," and "The One." He also co-wrote every song on Justin Timberlake"s The 20/20 Experience (2013) and twelve further tracks on the follow-up The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 (2013).
In 2013, Fauntleroy also made high-profile appearances on Drake"s "Girls Love Beyonce", Nipsey Hussle"s Crenshaw, J. Cole"s Born Sinner and Big Sean"s Hall of Fame. He also contributed writing and additional vocals to New Kids on the Block"s 10 (2013) and Jay-Z"s Magna Carta Holy Grail (2013).
Fauntleroy also performed at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards.
On November 15, 2013, Timbaland released "Know Bout Maine", the first single from his album Textbook Timbo featuring Fauntleroy, Drake and Jay-Z. However, Timbaland looks to have shelved the project for the time being, instead focusing on his new album Opera Noir. in 2015, Fauntleroy wrote on 4 tracks on Rihanna"s eighth studio album Anti.