One thing that is depressing about artists of these times is that they don't compose their own music. They have somehow lost the true meaning to what music composition really is. Some artists even go as far as not even singing their own music pieces. They dub their voices and use back soundtracks. Joseph Arthur is the complete opposite. He is not only a singer but also a songwriter. He was born in Akron, OH and loved to compose and create music. Joseph Arthur's work was mainly inspired by nature and the Earth and all types of abstract art. He worked with Peter Gabriel around 1994-1995 and refined his voice until he was eventually offered a contract by Real World Recording Company. There Joseph Arthur began working on his first label and record. In 1997, Joseph Arthur released Big City Streets. Unfortunately, this album was not as big as Joseph Arthur had anticipated. He had hoped that his album would do well, but it didn't.

So what do you think someone in Joseph Arthur's shoes would have done? Well, they might have quit, but not Joseph. Joseph went on to expand his music abilities and spread his musical style all over the world. He eventually started touring with Ben Harper and Gomez. In 1999, Joseph Arthur released EP Vacancy. And how was Joseph Arthur rewarded? He was offered a Grammy nomination for Best Recording Package. Way to go Joseph!