Kyle Knight - Exclusive Interview

For lyricist Kyle Knight music is woven into his earliest memories. Growing up in New York, he learned songwriting, audio engineering and gained an appreciation for live instrumentation at his father’s home studio, whom produced a remix of SWV’s Right Here as well as work with rap icon, Chuck D (Public Enemy).  Raised on a wide variety of musical genres, Kyle’s influences range from Motown and Michael Jackson to Nas and Tupac.

Combining the power of his lyricism and message with full instrumentation and riveting solos, he strives to elevate Hip-Hop to new heights.  While avoiding profanity, Kyle’s message of resistance fuels a directed effort to uplift and inform.  The recent release of his debut album, The Truth EP,  has gained acclaim internationally (on top of his domestic popularity), reaching fans as far as Africa, India, the Philippines, and Columbia – to name a few.   With the use of storytelling, the relevance of Kyle’s music naturally resonates in this tumultuous era.