Jack knight (born Tijuan Frampton) a.k.a KNZY pronounced (KEN-ZEE), is an American Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer.[1] He is known for his contributions to the hip-hop and R&B genres. According to Muso.ai, Knight has amassed over 1.6 billion streams through various platforms.
Early career
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Knight moved with his grandparents to Chesapeake, Virginia, at the age of 17. As a teenager, he performed in a local rap group, and then signed as a solo artist to Def Jam Recordings in 1995. His voice was first heard on Monifah's Touch It, but he has been a songwriter since 1996.[1][2]
His approach to songwriting is influenced by personal experiences and a diverse range of musical influences, including Drake, Fleetwood Mac, The Carpenters, Carole King, Billy Joel, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, and the Bee Gees.[3]
Publications and academies
In 2006, Knight published his book, The Art of Writing A Hit Song: The Urban Experience. Additionally, he founded the Jack Knight Songwriters Academy, a platform dedicated to educating young aspiring songwriters.[4]
Recent ventures
Knight produced music with his record label Made In East New York. The label recently joined with EMPIRE. One of the most notable achievements is the co-production of "TOUCH IT" by Ghanaian artist Star KiDi. The song, released under Made In East New York, went viral on TikTok, and received remixes by Tyga and Tulsi Kumar from T-Series.[5][6]
Selected songwriting discography
1997
- Virgin by Chico DeBarge[6]
1998
1999
- Sittin' Home by Total (girl group)
2001
- Can't Believe (feat. Carl Thomas) by Faith Evans
- Dance With Me by Jennifer Lopez
- Walking On Sunshine by Jennifer Lopez
- I Need A Girl Part 1 (feat. Usher & Loon) by Sean Combs
2005
- Kronik (feat. Snoop Dogg) by Lil' Kim
- Hustler's Story (feat. Akon, Scarface (rapper), Big Gee) by The Notorious B.I.G.
2006
- Tell Me (feat. Christina Aguilera)
2007
2012
- Live Like A Warrior by Matisyahu
2015
- Last Night (feat. Keyshia Cole) by Sean Combs
- Old Thing Back (feat. The Notorious B.I.G. and Ja Rule) by Matoma
2019
- U Say (feat. 6lack) by The Bonfyre
References
- ^ a b Jones, Jamie (January 28, 2016). "Music Industry Heavyweight Jack Knight Opens Up About New Ventures and Old Hits". Parle Magazine. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ "Songs From Studio C: Jack Knight". North State Public Radio. July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ Aman (March 16, 2011). "Introducing Jack Knight: The Jack of All Trades". Urban Asian. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Jack Knight on SoundBetter". SoundBetter. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ bigced (April 27, 2016). "Jack Knight: 'My Personal Experiences are the Key to my Work'". The Industry Cosign. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Jack Knight Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More..." AllMusic. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
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