Working to make money is a vital component of living in today’s world, but the opportunities that present themselves to make ends meet may turn out to be a minor stepping stone towards an ultimate goal.
Koryell Williams, also known as Kory L. on the Beat, matched his hard-working attitude with his motivation to produce music. Working for WSSU in the Physical Plant Department as a janitor, the Winston-Salem native began composing at the tender age of 15. With mainstream artists such as Three 6 Mafia as an inspiration, Kory L. utilized his talent in launching his first rap group, C.I.A. Underground, while only in high school. Kory L. quickly gained recognition in the Triad area and attracted a variety of local rappers with his domineering melodies and heavy-hitting drum patterns. Soon, Kory L. was producing for other aspiring performers in the entertainment industry within the vicinity.
Kory L. left WSSU after two years of service to pursue his dream as a producer and is now currently cataloging tracks for some of hip-hop’s most well-known artists, ranging from independent to major record labels.
Among them is 102 Jamz radio personality Waleed Coyote’s Othaz Records, which acquired Kory L.’s head-banging beats for their first original full-length album entitled “2.3.” With Othaz Records recently signing with Universal Records distribution, Kory L. is proclaimed to be responsible for the sound of the “Middle East.”
Although he’s been busy making beats, he has not forgotten about the essential skills he attained while working with WSSU. “I put in work and I never stayed in one spot and I appreciate Winston-Salem State for that,,” he said.
Another prominent product of WSSU, B-Daht, may be collaborating with super producer Kory L. in the near future and can verify his gift and contribution to the music industry. “I would say that he’s got a real ear for the business. His music has a down south, southern knock to it,” he said.
Kory L. has not only taken over the media outlets through radio and print. He has also appeared on BET’s “Rap City: Tha Bassment” in 2005 during the month of September as a special guest DJ.
Now at 22 and tall in stature, Kory L. on the Beat admits that he has come a long way from buffing floors. Aside from reaping much success, Kory L. is still very much in tune with those who have big dreams in the music business.
“Stay within your craft. At the end of the day you just have to do it how you do it,” said Kory L.
He has since released an all-instrumental mix tape for hopeful lyricists called “Kory L. May Be City’s Beat King Vol. 1,” named after an article that was published in The Chronicle newspaper in March of 2005. Kory L. plans to release his second mix tape entitled “The Awakening,” which will be hitting his listeners hard this fall.
To find out more about super producer Kory L., you can log onto myspace.com/supaduca.