FOCUSED ON | Music Kevon: It’s been a roller coaster of emotions. At times we felt like we won it right off the bat, like in 2013 with Machel ‘s “The Fog”, which we knew Kevon: We are so thankful for this opportunity. would be a monster hit. This year with Kerwin Du Much thanks also to the artistes who have believed in us and our work, especially Machel taking home the top prize, even though the word Montano and Kerwin DuBois. In recent years my on the street was very positive. All in all though, it life hasn’t changed much to be honest. The major has been fun working with these artists and seeing our work come to life. The feeling of winning titles songwriting career with other duties, secular and otherwise. I get the feeling that there are major be put into words. changes on the way however. You guys seem incredibly humble and easy Kory: To me it’s amazing that people can be paid to do something that they enjoy this much, so this is a blessing in itself. We stay grounded by the constant reminder that nothing in life is permanent. Not even life is permanent. So just make the most of your opportunities while you can and be thankful for them.
Kevon: Kory is Kevon. Kevon is Kory - maybe with a few minor differences (obviously I’m the more handsome brother). Truthfully it’s very easy working together. We hardly ever disagree. I see only advantages. No negatives. Kory: Neither of us is business oriented so I have forced myself to become more assertive and outgoing in that regard. This has been challenging at times but it has also helped me to grow as an individual and expand my knowledge. On the
them and Machel on the recent release “Can’t Kory: showcase our versatility. It’s only a matter of time before other types of songs that we have written will be heard.
Kory: Writing with one shoe on and one shoe off is a hidden trick. I would recommend it to everybody. I’m sure the readers would be submitting their testimonials to you guys pretty soon. Kevon: Be original. Respect your craft. Be patient. Know your worth.
creative mind. He has taken the lead in coming up with concepts and ideas while I focus elsewhere. love for your brother will motivate you to make Kory: When I eliminate all distractions around me, an extra effort to ensure all bases are covered. it’s as if the music speaks to me clearly. I interpret the piece of music I’m writing to and I let that guide me to the type of song I write. It’s as if a painter begins a new painting on a blank canvas in an empty room, as opposed to him trying to start a new painting on an already used canvas in Kory: It all started with a studio session down at a cluttered room. It helps you keep your material Precision Productions, one of the top production fresh when you start with a blank mind. teams in Trinidad and Tobago. We were actually Kevon: Point of note: we are normally in separate working on two R&B songs that day and they were dark rooms! very impressed with our writing. They approached us to work with them on some Soca songs, an offer offer and came up with Machel’s song entitled “Vibes Cyah Done.” When Machel heard the demo he was impressed and requested to meet us. The rest is history!
Kevon: When we started messing around with songwriting and production, people thought what we did was cool, but nothing to be taken seriously. Needless to say, I used that as fuel to propel me forward. So having said that, I put no limits on where we can go or what we can do. Time will tell. Issue 30|April 2014 31