Jack Knight (a.k.a. KNZY pronounced KEN-ZEE), is an American songwriter and producer. He is known for his contributions to the hip-hop and R&B genres.
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.
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. 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.
Selected songwriting discography 1997 Virgin by Chico DeBarge
1998 Touch It Shorty (You Keep Playin' with My Mind) by Imajin
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 Let It Go
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
External links Interview, HitQuarters Nov 2006