For this week’s OffStage, we want to highlight the career of an artist who is deeply involved in the R&B scene and has built an impressive list of credits along the way. Let’s take a closer look at the work of Sonny Zero.
According to his earliest credits listed on Melon, his career dates back to 2020, when he participated in the composition and lyrics of two singles: ‘Lights Down’ by Wavycake and ‘Grey City Blues’ by lil sunder11.
Throughout the early years of his career as a producer and songwriter, Sonny Zero became actively involved in the R&B scene, collaborating with artists such as Santa Paine, Depth, Yung Blesh, KODI GREEN, FDR, and many more. These collaborations helped establish his presence within the independent R&B community.
Expanding Credits
His solid start in the independent R&B scene opened the door to even more collaborations and opportunities, leading to contributions to releases by several well-known artists within the scene. Some notable names in his growing list of credits include oftn, sowoo, DAVIIN, hvvn, and Ian Ka$h.
His Start in K-Pop
After accumulating over 300 credits in the independent music scene, Sonny Zero made his way into K-pop, contributing to CLOSE YOUR EYES’ release ‘EYES ON YOU’ through their track ‘Open Your Eyes’, featured on the album ‘256th Note’. This marked an exciting new chapter in his career, bringing his experience to a wider audience.
Among his latest credits is the single ‘Falling in Love Was This Hard’ by singer soye, showing that his work continues to expand across different corners of the Korean music scene.
Sonny Zero’s career is a great example of the many talented creatives working behind the scenes in the Korean music industry. From his beginnings in independent R&B to his growing list of K-pop credits, we’re excited to see what other collaborations and releases he will be part of next.
To explore Sonny Zero’s full list of credits, check out his profile. You can also follow him on Instagram to keep up with his upcoming releases and collaborations.
