American-Congolese producer KJ Conteh (@kjconteh) has offered fans his first offering of the year as he teams up with SYD and DB Bantino for entrancing new single “Something New.” The song, which was recorded in Los Angeles, was released via Kabaya Recordings.
In addition, Conteh has seamlessly blended his cultural roots with the soulful sounds of R&B, creating a musical tapestry that reflects his diverse experiences. The American-born artist embarked on a transformative journey from The United States to Congo at a tender age, before returning to The States. Moreover, the multicultural background has played a pivotal role in his assimilation into American culture, fostering a deep love for music that has shaped his artistic identity.
The inspiration behind KJ Conteh’s “Something New”
“Something New” is an Alternative song that Conteh crafts in a manner that its listener can feel an attachment to the tune. He enlist multi-hyphenate creator and hitmaker SYD (credits: Zayn, Kehlani, The Neighborhood) and DB Bantino (credits: Chris Brown, Tory Lanez, and Offset) to add their enchanting vocals to the breezy single.
Moreover, speaking about the inspiration behind the single, KJ said: “In today’s world everyone is trying to follow a trend, follow the same sound, everything just feels like it sounds the same. I don’t want to just create music just to create it, I want people to listen to my music and feel something. I’m taking influences from sounds around the world and creating my own sound, something new.”
Furthermore, KJ Conteh is famous for his production catalogue which includes Snoop Dogg’s “Kush Ups” featuring Wiz Khalifa, “Bron & Bronny” by Snoop Dogg & Corde 77, “Happy New Year” by 50 Cent, “La La La (Remix)” by Snoop Dogg, “Dreamwork” by AKA & Yanga, “Best Friend” by DAZ & Snoop Dogg, “Up To Something” by DA Les, and lots more.
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