Akil King

Akil C. King
Born
Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Other namesFRESH, WorldWideFresh
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • producer
LabelsM Publishing / BMG Rights Management[1]

Akil "Fresh" King, also known as "WorldwideFresh", is an American songwriter and producer from New York City. Mentored by producer Scott Storch, King is best known for co-writing "Black Parade", the majority of Brandy's B7, as well as his contributions to various Jessie Reyez, Beyoncé, and Ari Lennox projects, among others.[2][3][4] In 2022, he co-wrote "Players", which became rapper Coi Leray's first Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single in the United States, as well as a sizable hit in various global markets.[5]

  1. ^ "Grammy-Winning Beyonce Collaborator Among Songwriters Fleeing Traditional Music Publishing Deals". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 23, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "Fresh | on Winning a Grammy for Beyoncé's 'LEMONADE'". Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "Beyoncé Releases Surprise Benefit Track Track for Juneteenth, Accompanied by Curated List of Black Businesses". Vanity Fair. June 20, 2020. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  4. ^ "Worldwide Fresh Breaks Down Records with Beyoncé, Brandy, & More — Raydar Magazine". January 2021. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  5. ^ "How Coi Leray Got Her Swagger Back with the Success of 'Players'". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.