Jack Knight | |
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| Born | (1973-07-08)July 8, 1973 (age 51) |
| 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 |
Jack Knight (a.k.a. KNZY pronounced KEN-ZEE), is anAmericansongwriter and producer.[1] He is known for his contributions to thehip-hop andR&B genres.
Originally fromBrooklyn,New York, Knight moved with his grandparents toChesapeake, Virginia, at the age of 17. As a teenager, he performed in a local rap group, and then signed as a solo artist toDef Jam Recordings in 1995. His voice was first heard onMonifah'sTouch It, but he has been a songwriter since 1996.[1][2]
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.[3]
Knight produced music with his record labelMade In East New York. The label recently joined with EMPIRE. One of the most notable achievements is the co-production of "TOUCH IT" byGhanaian artistStarKiDi. The song, released under Made In East New York, went viral on TikTok, and received remixes byTyga andTulsi Kumar fromT-Series.[4][5]
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