By Patrick Hickey Jr.
Review Fix chats with producer Kenny Black, who discusses his collaboration with Stephen Wrench and Shimmer Johnson and more.
Review Fix: How’d this project start for ya’?
Kenny Black: It all started with a conversation, something as simple as talking. One day Stephen and I were on the phone, and I said, “Hey man, we NEED to do a record.†Stephen replied, “Sure, that would be a great idea.†That very evening I created a track with a simple hook. It started with me humming along to the track, and then I called my writing partner Shakira Jones and told her I needed lyrics while simultaneously emailing the track to her. She loved the song and wrote the verse and a line in the chorus in 10 or 15 minutes. And, as they say, the rest is history.
Review Fix: What was it like to work for Stephen and Shimmer?
Black: Collaborating with Stephen and Shimmer was an extraordinary experience. Stephen and I bounced ideas and interchanged parts of the song for a few months. Shimer was added toward the end of the song’s journey, but her contribution was organic as if she’d been there from the start. I am beyond pleased with our final creation.
Review Fix: What do you think is special about this track?
Black: This song is amazing because of the people that created it. Secondly, the message of ‘love’ is necessary to combat the hate we encounter in the world nowadays.
Review Fix: How do you think you left your mark on it?
Black: I bring a smooth gospel- r&b sound to the song, and it perfectly contrasts Stephen’s laid-back soulful vibe and the edgy jazzy tone that Shimmer brings.
Review Fix: Who do you think will enjoy it most?
Black: This song is for anyone who wants a feel-good moment. I can’t think of anyone that’s turning down good vibes- can you? Long story short, this song is for everyone and all of their friends (lol).
Review Fix: What’s next?
Black: I’m ready for the next collab with Stephen and Shimmer. I’m always ready for good music!
Review Fix: Anything else you’d like to add?
Black: It feels great to have such an awesome record. This past year I’ve been blessed with fourteen #1 records on the R&B Soul Effect tv charts with an artist by the name of Ny’a. Despite a pandemic, musically, it’s been a good year. I believe this song is going to be another hit.
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