Union Black Kwame “KZ” Kwei-Armah Jr

Kwame “KZ” Kwei-Armah Jr. is one of the next generation of fearless young producers. He’s already worked with Stormzy, Arrdee, Cat Burns, Wretch 32, Stefflon Don, Ray Blk and counts his contribution to the soundtrack for Marvels ‘Black Panther ‘Wakanda Forever’ among his long list of credits 

His music he says “is inspired and motivated by my childhood and the music and melodies I was surrounded by. My family were music enthusiasts and creatives and I had access to instruments from an early age. My culture, history and social climate at the time of creating all serve to inspire me and propel me to push boundaries and norms.”

The first Black producer to win a BAFTA award for his work own the BBC series ‘Mood’, this episode of Union Black talks with KZ about his past, present and what the future holds for one of the UK’s brightest talents. 

Union Black - The Black British Producers Behind Global Albums 

A Down St Production 

Executive Producer - Danny D

Producer - Engin Hassan 

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Each month, legendary music manager Adrian Sykes will talk to industry leaders, aiming not just to tell share their stories, but to inspire and guide a new generation of executives.

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