Emily King
Emily King (born Emily Cowing in New York City on 10 July 1985) is an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Emily King (born Emily Cowing in New York City on 10 July 1985) is an American singer and songwriter. She started her career in 2004 and her first album East Side Story was released in August 2007. In December 2007, King was listed as a Grammy nominee for Best Contemporary R&B Album. In 2019, King was nominated for Best R&B Song for the 62nd Grammy Awards and her album Scenery was nominated for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. In 2020, King was nominated for the category of Best R&B Performance for her song "See Me".
King was born to an international jazz duo, Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti. King and her brother were always exposed to music, especially jazz and classical sounds during their childhood. "It was an amazing experience," she says. "It was very challenging. We went from the fanciest hotels one day, to the dirtiest motels the next day -- you know, just living off a musicians paycheck. Also, being around so much incredible music. We were in the jazz world so I was with Dizzy Gillespie one day to Clark Terry the next day. It was my education."
As the daughter of two singers - one Italian, one African American - who performed internationally as a Jazz duo, King has always been exposed to music, its challenges and its rewards, from an early age. She always knew she would follow in her parents' footsteps. "I had a hard time in school," she says, "because I already knew what I wanted to do, so I was like, let me just get started." At age 16, King took two giant steps: She got her GED, and she started writing songs.
The music on her J Records debut, East Side Story, reveals roots that are both deep & ambitious. Kings words are packed with references to the wide range of great artists that inspired her - the Beatles, Nas, Sarah Vaughn, Radiohead & Michael Jackson. "Every record that I’ve ever heard has been an influence on me", she says.
The very first song that she completed, "Business Man" - a commentary on heartless capitalists - is a central moment on East Side Story. "I always thought if I write a song, it's not going to be about relationships," she says. "There are so many things in this world to talk about." She quickly advanced from banging around on a guitar in her apartment to performing on the local folk club circuit at such noted venues as the Bitter End and CBGB's Gallery.
In the meantime, King had discovered hip-hop and immersed herself in a culture that would add yet another ingredient to her musical mix. She met Sony Music publisher Bill Brown who introduced her to Sony writer/producer Chucky Thompson, a member of Bad Boy Entertainment's famed Hitman studio team who had recorded smashes with the likes of the Notorious BIG and Mary J. Blige. Thompson signed her to his production company, and together they began searching for the right sound to capture King's eclectic tastes and styles. After taking her demos to various labels, they signed with J Records.
In 2012, King was awarded the Holly Prize (a tribute to the legacy of Buddy Holly) from The Songwriters Hall of Fame for recognition of the "all-in songwriter" whose work exhibits the qualities of Holly’s music.
King's second studio album, The Switch, was self-released by her own label, Making Music Records, on 26 June 2015.
She signed with the independent label ATO Records in 2017 and with them released her third studio album, Scenery, on 1 February 2019.
King released her fourth studio album, Sides, on January 17, 2020.
More information can be found at www.emilykingfans.com or www.emilykingonline.com
King was born to an international jazz duo, Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti. King and her brother were always exposed to music, especially jazz and classical sounds during their childhood. "It was an amazing experience," she says. "It was very challenging. We went from the fanciest hotels one day, to the dirtiest motels the next day -- you know, just living off a musicians paycheck. Also, being around so much incredible music. We were in the jazz world so I was with Dizzy Gillespie one day to Clark Terry the next day. It was my education."
As the daughter of two singers - one Italian, one African American - who performed internationally as a Jazz duo, King has always been exposed to music, its challenges and its rewards, from an early age. She always knew she would follow in her parents' footsteps. "I had a hard time in school," she says, "because I already knew what I wanted to do, so I was like, let me just get started." At age 16, King took two giant steps: She got her GED, and she started writing songs.
The music on her J Records debut, East Side Story, reveals roots that are both deep & ambitious. Kings words are packed with references to the wide range of great artists that inspired her - the Beatles, Nas, Sarah Vaughn, Radiohead & Michael Jackson. "Every record that I’ve ever heard has been an influence on me", she says.
The very first song that she completed, "Business Man" - a commentary on heartless capitalists - is a central moment on East Side Story. "I always thought if I write a song, it's not going to be about relationships," she says. "There are so many things in this world to talk about." She quickly advanced from banging around on a guitar in her apartment to performing on the local folk club circuit at such noted venues as the Bitter End and CBGB's Gallery.
In the meantime, King had discovered hip-hop and immersed herself in a culture that would add yet another ingredient to her musical mix. She met Sony Music publisher Bill Brown who introduced her to Sony writer/producer Chucky Thompson, a member of Bad Boy Entertainment's famed Hitman studio team who had recorded smashes with the likes of the Notorious BIG and Mary J. Blige. Thompson signed her to his production company, and together they began searching for the right sound to capture King's eclectic tastes and styles. After taking her demos to various labels, they signed with J Records.
In 2012, King was awarded the Holly Prize (a tribute to the legacy of Buddy Holly) from The Songwriters Hall of Fame for recognition of the "all-in songwriter" whose work exhibits the qualities of Holly’s music.
King's second studio album, The Switch, was self-released by her own label, Making Music Records, on 26 June 2015.
She signed with the independent label ATO Records in 2017 and with them released her third studio album, Scenery, on 1 February 2019.
King released her fourth studio album, Sides, on January 17, 2020.
More information can be found at www.emilykingfans.com or www.emilykingonline.com
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Emily King Lyrics
2nd Guess I′ll be the one to love you when there's no…
Ain't No Sunshine Ain't no sunshine when she's gone It's not warm when she's…
Already There There must be a better way To escape my scenery Don't want…
Alright And it's okay, and it's alright 'Cause I'm a keep movin'…
Aya Ayaaa ahaha Ayaaa ahaha Ayaaa ahaha Ayaaa ahaha Ayaaa ahaha …
Blue Light Blue, lay down next to me Soon, we′ll be fast asleep Everybo…
Business Man Well, your neighbors are starving while you're over-fed but…
BYIMM You carry the load all on your own took care…
Can't Hold Me I'd just like you thank you for everything you are And…
Color Blind I used to think I was the same as everyone 'Til…
Colorblind I used to think I was the same as everyone 'Til…
Distance Hey love, time to get up I think you've been sleeping…
Down The moral of a story never meant a lot to…
Ever After They say happy Happy ever after Is only for fairy tales B…
Georgia I was not ready the day you gave me your heart I…
Go Back Maybe I′ll win, maybe I'll never play Maybe I′ll lose, maybe…
Good Friend If there's something I need, I don't already have I know…
Hold Me I'd just like you thank you for everything you are And…
In My Evolution Verse 1 mmmm i just wanna live my life cause…
It Was You Right Now To The Way We Were So In Love But…
Look At Me Now Are you hearing about me? How you dealing without me? Hello…
Moon Oooohhhhh When you're alone And you need the right direc…
Never Be Lonely Here I sit and wonder of a life that was But…
No More Room Flowers on the floor in the attic Cigarettes in half by…
Off Center Little flower of summer Once your season′s past Do you ever …
Radio The moral of a story never meant a lot to…
Remind Me Been without it for so long Forgot what it feels like Been…
Ride With Me Take me away Far from this place far from the…
Sides After the light has gone away And the monsters start to…
Sleepwalker Something in the air is calling me, turn the light…
Teach You Do I have to explain how to care for somebody…
The Animals Big teeth in your face Claws like a razor blade Never again…
The Switch Friends, they adore ya It's never boring Whenever you're aro…
U & I [Verse 1:] Oh, In The Spring, As The Lovers And Birds…
Walk In My Shoes I just wanna live my life because I wanna, and…
You Can Get By She was through with all of the women he used…