Jack Knight (born Tijuan Frampton) a.k.a KNZY pronounced (KEN-ZEE), is an American songwriter and producer.[1] He is known for his contributions to the hip-hop and R&B genres.
Jack Knight | |
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| Born | July 8, 1973 |
| Origin | East New York, Brooklyn, United States |
| Genres | Pop, hip hop, R&B, urban |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Def Jam Recordings, Bad Boy Records, Universal Music Group |
Early career
editOriginally 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]
Publications and academies
editIn 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.[3]
Recent ventures
editKnight 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.[4][5]
Selected songwriting discography
edit1997
edit- Virgin by Chico DeBarge[5]
1998
edit1999
edit- Sittin' Home by Total (girl group)
2001
edit- 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
edit- Kronik (feat. Snoop Dogg) by Lil' Kim
- Hustler's Story (feat. Akon, Scarface (rapper), Big Gee) by The Notorious B.I.G.
2006
edit- Tell Me (feat. Christina Aguilera)
2007
edit2012
edit- Live Like A Warrior by Matisyahu
2015
edit- Last Night (feat. Keyshia Cole) by Sean Combs
- Old Thing Back (feat. The Notorious B.I.G. and Ja Rule) by Matoma
2019
edit- U Say (feat. 6lack) by The Bonfyre
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.