Singer/songwriter Kevin Cossom was one of our popular Artist Spotlights of 2009. The up and coming star who is best known for co-writing Keri Hilson’s hit song ‘Knock You Down’ (in which he was nominated for a Grammy), is slowly branching out from behind the scenes and working on his debut album which is set to be released in 2011.
♫ Kevin Cossom feat. Diddy & Fabolous – Baby I Like It
After some success with a recent R&B mixtape and working with major stars like Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige, Kevin is currently promoting his new single ‘Baby I Like It’ featuring Diddy and Fabolous (produced by Danja).
We recently sat down with him in our he spoke about his current career and more.
On the new album:
It’ll be out in 2011. I have a lot of material. You know being signed to a producer Danja and me being a writer– we are always working. It’s just really about putting together a body of work that makes sense.On giving away songs to other artists:
At the end of the day I just want to win, just recognizing whether it’s my hit or not it’s still a win. I definitely want to get respect as an artist and not just a songwriter. I realize that you can’t really think like that, it’s a business.On artist comparisons to Usher, Ne-Yo and Mario:
Naturally we all try to put things in a category so we can understand it. So I understand that in the beginning people will say that. I know it comes with the territory because I’m putting myself out there.
On transitioning from behind the scenes into the forefront:
Gradually I’m recognizing the schedule. The lost of free time and sleep. It’s cool, it’s what I always wanted to do. You its primary for me to be an artist. But I’m excited and I’m anticipating to see the schedule gets.On his writing style:
I work a lot with Danja and we will have a skeleton of a song and we go off that. I don’t really write anything down, it comes naturally. I feel it’s all about the vibe and a lot of times your first feeling is your most sincere and the right feeling.What do you feel you’re bringing to the table?
I have a fun approach to it. I also see the process of putting the whole thing together not only as a songwriter, but a producer and now the singer. Also, being that money is the key factor in most artists lose sight on using their talents. The reason we all go into it, it is because we all had a love for it. But then you realize there are so many other things and it is now a business.
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glad he like it..i don’t
i HEART C O SS OM.. i think he is much better than DRAKE his material actaully brings a different type vibe but i wouldnt compare him to USHER MARIO or NEYO being that CO SS O M raps as well and sounds well doing so. and to the new SINGLE IM A FAN its a CLUB TUNE and #THATisall
I LOVE the mixtape. I’m not really feeling this single though. Maybe it’ll grow on me.
NVM. I like it too. lol
the best part is its catchy, the beat breakdowns hella ways, and the raps was
dope too.
How could anyone not like this for the club? its that raw, and smooth, sexual and
fun. i know he gonna smash once he drops.
FABO killed it.
This is a crazy hit, great for a new artist first single, take it to the clubs! if you dont think so, then you prolly dont know much about music… haha #donthate
Great pictures! And yeah, Kevin’s cool, too.
HOW is it possible that HIP HOP which was one of the most creative an innovative musical nuances is now the MOST NON creative music being played. this song sucks like 50 songs before it and 50 songs after it. HIP HOP AND R&B ARE KILLING THEMSELVES WITH LOW EXPECTATIONS AND THE SAME SONG CONCEPTS…..and to be honest I dont care….SUPPORT ROCK!!!!!!!
I really like this guys music. He comes off as a Usher clone voice wise, but I really enjoyed his mixtape, I liked the majority of the songs and it still get burn on my ipod months later. He makes good songs and that more important than who his voice sounds like. Hope Danja and crew, treat him with proper care and give his album the right push, I know the records have been done and Danja and Ms. Lago arent 2004 busy right now, so lets hope this sees the light of day soon with a proper push.
not feeling this song … real SINGERS stand up …. these autotune singers are giving me a headache … glad when this fad goes out,
Anyway -
CL …. i like that you are doing interviews … can you do more interviews with some of the other artits on the scene …. I would like to see an interview with
1. Keyshia Cole
2. Trey Songz
3. Jaxmine Sullivan
4. J Cole
5. Wale
6. D’Angelo
7. Jennifer Hudson
7. Gabriel Union
8. Edris Elba
9. Boris Kojo
10. Maxwell
11. Fantasia
12. Tia Mowry
13. John Legend
14. Kanye
16. Niki Ninaj
more interviews please!!! love u guys
I’ve been listeinging to this guys music for along time now. He is a very creative writer and has the poise to become a huge star.
#This song is a Banger!
I Love Kevin Cossom. His Mixtape is always playing in my car! Shoutout from Amsterdam, kevin!!
Dont know how I feel about this song but I loved his song called Relax ft. Snoop Dog that leaked online last year. That song knocks hard and would have been a great choice for a first single