Rhythm and Blues is a popular music genre that has transcended generations, bridging different cultures of music in the process. This type of music originated from predominantly urban African Americans, who in the 1940s were ruling the music scene. Their impact has lasted since then, influencing thousands of musicians around the country. One of them is Kay Franklin.
Singer and songwriter Kay Franklin’s music is a cross between sultry R&B and liberation. The West Los Angeles native and grandson of the illustrious John Barnes, who produced for Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones. Has spent more than half his life producing and writing records, for both himself and other artists. From Hip-hop to R&B, Trap to Pop, with his most notable penning on, “Rocket Science” for Joyce Wrice, and the recently released “4 The Low” for Problem and Wiz Khalifa. With 60k monthly organic listeners, this melodic crooner gives an open invitation to the world of Bae Franklin, and it feels like 90’s R&B.
Kay has been passionate about music all his life, having spent more than half of it writing songs and producing records for himself and other artists during his last few years in the music industry. Kay considers his collaborations with hip-hop superstars Wiz Khalifa and Problem as his biggest breakthrough in his young yet promising career.
Despite being relatively young in mainstream music, Kay already has a solid following on some major platforms. Currently, he has over 60,000 listeners on different music streaming platforms, thanks to his classy and nostalgic brand of rhythm and blues. In addition, his Instagram account has over 50,000 followers, where he constantly engages with his growing supporters and gives updates on his music as well.
Just like most artists trying to make a name for themselves in the music industry, Kay is no stranger to some setbacks. According to him, he has made some mistakes in the past, like signing a bad contract. This is a challenge for many new artists, who are familiar with making incredible music but not necessarily the business side of it. This mistake affected his motivation in creating his own music. Nevertheless, he looked to his daughter for the inspiration to keep going, gaining confidence in the process despite it being the hard way.
Kay is blessed with the talent necessary for longevity in the business, but he considers hard work as the more important element for success. Despite being surrounded and mentored by family members who have vast experiences in the industry, he understood the need for perseverance and determination. Kay has knowledge of the careers of some successful artists, and it was their dedication that made them successful.
Becoming one of the renowned artists of his generation and producing one of the all-time best albums are the ultimate goals for Kay. His mindset on getting better at his craft and being inspired by his daughter are the ingredients he intends to use to achieve fame. Kay wants to be heard by the masses, becoming an inspiration in the process for everyone who struggles to be heard.
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