Akil King

Akil C. King
Born
Other namesFRESH, WorldWideFresh
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • producer
LabelsM Publishing / BMG Rights Management

Akil "Fresh" King, also known as "WorldwideFresh", is an American songwriter and producer from New York City. Mentored by producer Scott Storch, King is best known for co-writing "Black Parade", the majority of Brandy's B7, as well as his contributions to various Jessie Reyez, Beyoncé, and Ari Lennox projects, among others. In 2022, he co-wrote "Players", which became rapper Coi Leray's first Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single in the United States, as well as a sizable hit in various global markets.