Akil King

Akil C. King
Born
Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Other namesFRESH, WorldWideFresh
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • producer
LabelM Publishing / BMG Rights Management

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. 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.

Songwriting and production credits

Credits are courtesy of Discogs, Tidal, Apple Music, and AllMusic.

Title Year Artist Album
"Outta My League (Interlude)" 2014 Teyana Taylor VII
"Do Not Disturb" (Featuring Chris Brown)
"Maybe" (Featuring Yo Gotti & Pusha T)
"Dreams"
"Outta My League"
"Nowhere" Ashanti Braveheart
"Runaway"
"Behind Closed Doors" Johnny Gill Game Changer
"Lifeline" Tessanne Chin Count On My Love
"Conqueror" 2015 Estelle True Romance
"She Will Love"
"All Night" 2016 Beyoncé Lemonade
"Kill The Lights" Alex Newell, DJ Cassidy & Nile Rodgers Vinyl: The Essentials (Best of Season 1)
"Switch" (Featuring Anitta) 2017 Iggy Azalea Digital Distortion (Shelved)
"Run Don't Walk" K. Michelle Kimberly: The People I Used to Know
"Little Bit More" Jidenna The Chief
"Savior" (Featuring Quavo) 2018 Iggy Azalea Digital Distortion (Shelved)
"Antares" Kris Wu Antares
"Coupe" (Featuring Rich the Kid)
"Tough Pill"
"Explore"
"Hold Me Down"
"Deserve" (Featuring Travis Scott)
"Meet Up" (Featuring Maleek Berry) Estelle Lovers Rock
"Don't Wanna" (Featuring Kranium)
"Karma" (Featuring HoodCelebrityy)
"Sweetly"
"Bigger" 2019 Beyoncé The Lion King: The Gift
"Keys To The Kingdom" Tiwa Savage & Mr Eazi
"Collide" Tiana Major9 & EarthGang Queen & Slim (soundtrack)
"Unconditional Oceans" 2020 Brandy B7
"All My Life, Pt. 1"
"Lucid Dreams"
"All My Life, Pt. 2"
"I Am More"
"High Heels" (With Sy'rai)
"Baby Mama" (Featuring Chance the Rapper)
"All My Life, Pt. 3"
"Honeymoon Fades" Sabrina Carpenter Non-album single
"Until I Met You" (Featuring Nas) Alina Baraz It Was Divine
"We Ride" [citation needed] Kevin Shin Non-album single
"Black Parade" Beyoncé The Lion King: The Gift (Deluxe Edition)
"Intruders" Jessie Reyez Before Love Came to Kill Us
"I Do"
"Far From Here" 2021 Emmit Fenn Far From Here
"Speak In Tongues" (Featuring Jada Kingdom) 2022 John Legend Legend
"Blackberry Sap" Ari Lennox D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape
"Players" Coi Leray Coi
"Bops"
"My Body"
"Last Time" The Isley Brothers Make Me Say It Again, Girl
"Right Way"
"Drive Away" Krewella The Body Never Lies
"Worth It" 2023 Raye My 21st Century Blues
"Baby Don't Hurt Me" (With David Guetta & Coi Leray) Anne-Marie Unhealthy
"Take It to the Top" (With Becky G & Ayra Starr) Metro Boomin Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (soundtrack)
"What It Is (Block Boy)" (Featuring Kodak Black) Doechii TBA
"Backroads" Tanner Adell Buckle Bunny Deluxe
"Too Easy" 2024 Twisters: The Album
"Whiskey Blues" TBA
"Cowboy Break My Heart"
"Silverado"

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Award Result Ref
2020 2020 Soul Train Music Awards The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award (Black Parade) Nominated
Black Reel Awards of 2020 Black Reel Award for Outstanding Original Song (Collide) Won
2021 63rd Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Song of the Year (Black Parade) Nominated
Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (Black Parade) Nominated
Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (Collide) Nominated
2024 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Most Performed R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (What It Is (Block Boy)) Won
ASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed Pop Songs (What It Is (Block Boy)) Won
ASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed Pop Songs (Baby Don't Hurt Me) Won
BMI Pop Music Awards Most Performed Pop Songs (Baby Don't Hurt Me) Won

References

  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.
  6. ↑ "H.E.R. & Chris Brown Lead 2020 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Here's the Complete List". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Black Reel Awards - Past Nominees & Winners by Category". Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Akil King | Artist". Grammy Awards. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2021 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Nominees And Winners". NPR. March 14, 2021. Archived from the original on November 27, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Grammy Nominations 2021: See the List". The New York Times. November 24, 2020. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Grammy Time: The Winners". Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  12. ↑ "2024 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Celebration".
  13. 1 2 "2024 ASCAP Pop Awards Celebration".
  14. ↑ "2024 BMI Pop Awards".