Atlanta based producer K.E. On The Track has recently been
named 2014 XXL Freshman Producer of the Year, but he’s a music maker that has
been around longer than most know. Songs
like “All the Way Turnt Up” by Roscoe Dash, “You the Boss” by Rick Ross, and
“Magic” by Future all have started in the hands of K.E. K.E.’s other credits include “I’m So Blessed” from
DJ Khaled's Kiss the Ring album and the lead single from Rick Ross' Mastermind
album "The Devil Is A Lie" featuring Jay Z.
I recently caught up with the hit producer and we talked
about his climb to success, his current project, and much more. Originally from Florida, K.E. left the “Sunshine
State” to further his career and capitalize on the buzz he worked diligently to
create for himself. “Around 2008 I was
working with Yung L.A., Rich Kidz, and a few others in ATL. I was producing for them and I didn’t even
live in Atlanta. I ended up being one of
the hottest producers in Atlanta and couldn’t even believe it. So I felt like I
had to make the transition to capitalize on my buzz. I soon made the move to Atlanta in 2010.”
With all of the artists K.E. has worked with since his
arrival in Atlanta, I had to ask him who was his favorite artist to work with
thus far. “Roscoe Dash was one of my
favorite artist to work with, mainly because not only did we have a new sound
for the game, but he was one of the first artist I saw that could actually hear
a song in ten seconds and go to the booth and freestyle the whole song. That was my first time seeing someone do that
and actually come up with a hit in seconds.
I also feel like he was one of the first to do that auto-tuned theme
rap…It really came from him. That’s why
he is my favorite; I just felt like it was more innovative with him than anyone
else,” said K.E.
Now that I had K.E.’s favorite artist to work with, I asked
him who was the one artist that he would love to work with in the near
future? “I would say Jay Z,” he replied,
“That’s one of the artists I would like to directly work with, and you know,
just vibe in the studio.”
It was refreshing to have a conversation with someone who
has seen success but hasn’t let it go to his head. Sometimes the music industry and those in it
take heat for having their heads in the clouds and feet elevated from the
ground, but K.E. is definitely a down to earth type dude.
“I’m always looking to put an artist on. Every major artist was once independent, and
with that philosophy I am able to stay relevant with a lot of up and coming
artists,“ said K.E.
Currently K.E. is working on his own album, not as an
artist, but something similar to DJ Khaled’s situation. “I feel like I have all the relationships in
the world, so it makes sense to actually use these relationships and come out
with hit songs with me featuring them.
That’s where I am putting my focus.
Right now I’m just trying to find a good lead single,” said the hit
maker.
With musical influences like Timbaland, Polo Da Don, Swizz
Beatz, and Pharrell along with a drive to make his own dreams a reality, this
super producer is destined for greatness. You might as well get used to hearing
the name K.E. On The Track.
The Roundtable Empire salutes K.E. for his efforts and his
humbleness. Be on the lookout for K.E.’s
highly anticipated upcoming album to drop soon and stay tuned to The Roundtable
Empire for more interviews like these and much more. #WhereRoyaltyMeetsLoyalty
