Singer/songwriter, Kevin Cossom, may seem like another fresh face to the industry, but in reality he has been making moves for years now. The Philly native got his first taste of fame in 2004 with a feature on Lloyd Bank’s “Karma.” Since then, the hungry Cossom has appeared on albums from Beanie Sigel, Rick Ross, Chamillionaire, Trey Songz and Rocko, among others.
With a team of collaborations under his belt and being the first artist signed to famed producer Danja’s N.A.R.S Records, Cossom is on the verge of super-stardom.
Singersroom caught up with the artist recently as he spoke about meeting music mogul Jay-Z and working with the iconic, Mary J. Blige on her latest album ‘My Life II.’
“One of the crazies studio moments, me and Danja was doing some work for Mary J. on the album (My Life II) that’s about to come out now and she had a small listening session. I’m there writing. Then the cameras come in and Jay-Z walks in. To not just meet Jay-Z but to say you’re in the studio with Jay even though we weren’t working together, but just to be in that atmosphere was definitely cool – even if I was just a fly on the wall. Then they played one of the joints that I wrote for her and I just watched his reaction [head boppin’] that was big for me,” he says.
He goes on to say, “Her [Mary J.] new album is going to be crazy. When I first went in and worked with her, they played me some stuff that was already crazy. I think people are going to love it, I love it and I like what she’s doing so far. I’m not just saying that because I had the opportunity to work with her, but I think it’s some real real dope music and people are going to gravitate to it.”
Be on the lookout for this breakout artist. With the buzz generating around Cossom, it won’t be long before he has a few no. 1 singles for us to bob our heads to.
Listen to his latest mixtape ‘By Any Means‘ on Singersroom.
Kevin Cossom has made a lasting impression on the music scene since his debut in 2006. His production and writing credits include some of today’s biggest stars, from Chris Brown to Jay-Z. Now he’s ready to talk about what it was like being in the studio with Hip Hop royalty and Mary J Blige’s upcoming album which is set to be ‘crazy’.
Cossom has been praised for his ability to create sounds that capture the emotion and energy of artists. He has worked alongside other notable producers including Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and more. He also co-wrote two tracks on Rihanna’s multi-platinum 2010 release Loud.
With such an impressive resume under his belt, we can expect nothing less than greatness when it comes to Cossom’s latest projects. In this exclusive interview he talks candidly about working with Jay-Z and Mary J Blige as well as giving us insight into her much anticipated forthcoming LP!
Collaboration With Jay-Z
Working with Jay-Z has been a dream come true for Kevin Cossom. As someone who grew up listening to the rap icon’s music, it was an experience he could never have imagined.
Cossom described his time in the studio with Hova as “amazing and surreal.” He said that Jay-Z was very hands on in the production process and gave him feedback to really hone his sound. At one point during their session, Jay even jumped behind the boards himself to show some of the tricks he had learned over the years. It was incredible for Cossom to witness first hand what made him such a legendary artist.
Overall, it was a memorable experience that Cossom will never forget. Being able to collaborate directly with someone like Jay-Z is something many producers can only dream of; however, thanks to hard work and dedication, this became reality for Cossom.
Mary J. Blige’s New Album
Another noteworthy collaboration Cossom talked about was with Mary J. Blige on her upcoming album. He revealed that he has worked closely with the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul over the last few months and is excited for fans to hear what they have created together.
Cossom described Blige’s new project as “crazy” and said that it will be unlike anything she’s ever done before. She is pushing the boundaries musically and exploring a lot of different sounds, which makes this album unique compared to her previous work. It shows just how talented Blige is and why she continues to stay relevant in today’s music scene.
Overall, Cossom couldn’t be more proud to be part of such an amazing project. This experience has shown him just how vast the industry can be when you are willing to take risks and explore new ideas. As someone who loves making music, there’s nothing better than being able to create something special alongside some of your musical heroes.
Conclusion
In conclusion, working with Jay-Z was an incredible experience for Kevin Cossom. He had the chance to collaborate with one of the biggest names in music and learn from him firsthand. His work on Mary J. Blige’s upcoming album is also something he looks forward to, as it promises to be an exciting project.
The opportunity to work alongside such greats has been a dream come true for Cossom. Not only does he get to hone his own craft, but he also gets to contribute to two amazing projects that will no doubt make waves in the music industry. No matter what happens next, he knows that this experience has helped shape him into a better artist who can bring something unique and valuable to any collaboration.
It is inspiring stories like these that remind us of the power of hard work and determination when pursuing our dreams. And while there may not always be fame or fortune at the end of the journey, we can take comfort knowing that every step taken along the way brings us closer to achieving greatness in whatever field we choose.
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