His neon-lit studio, called The Cave, has become one of the most vital studios in contemporary rap. Kenny doesn’t charge artists for studio time, and they have the final say when deciding which songs leave the room. Kenny, however, has one rule: don’t sleep. His push for hours of ...
It’s always good to see diverse forms of music being reported on in any trade publication. And I expect nothing less than the best from the music industry’s foremost authority, Billboard. Please pass on this kudos to them for me! I took note of the first two songs above when they b...
“I Believe in Love”, which was a top 100 track in the US. Loggins followed up the success of this initial solo album with 1978’s “Nightwatch”. The single “Whenever I Call You Friend” which was a duet with Fleetwood Mac vocalist Stevie Nicks, shot to...
Solid, classic feeling jazz that’ll get you in the right mood.Chris SpectorMidwest Recordread more Award winning composer, saxophonist, pianist, and vocalist Kenny Shanker has released his latest work of traditional jazz, both original songs and covers of jazz standards. “Prestissimo” is high ...
Kenneth Charles Blume III, better known as Kenny Beats, has taken this idea and done with it what any entrepreneurially-minded millennial would do: he branded it.Don’t Over Think Shit—“D.O.T.S” for G-rated brevity—adorns his merchandise, the neon sign above his st...
Kenny G's smooth saxophone works wonders on Warren G's rap classic. By Tom EamesPublished: 24 February 2015Warren G and Nate Dogg's 1994 track 'Regulate' is one of the best rap songs of all time, and it's hard to imagine it being bettered in any way. However, added Warren's names...
After racking up production credits on some of thebest projects of 2022 so farsuch asDenzel Curry'sMelt My Eyez See Your FutureandVince Staples'Ramona Park Broke My Heart,Kenny Beatsunleashes his debut solo album,LOUIE. The 17-track LP is almost entirely made up of instrumental songs composed...
This week in The Wall Street Journal, I interviewed Robert Patrick for my "House Call" column in the Mansion section (go here). Even if you don't recognize the name, you know the face. He almost always plays the bad guy...
‘American Kids’ is the song Chesney fans have wanted for several years -- his best party song since 'Summertime' in 2006. Expect this to begin a resurgence of the 46-year-old’s career, following a few singles that were received with lackluster enthusiasm. ...
“Can you imagine Tom Petty being a judge onAmerican Idol?” Instead, he began working with new writers and artists. His 2013 albumLife on a Rockushered in an introspective quality with songs like “Must Be Something I Missed”: “I wake up in the morning just making a fist,” he...