Dr. Wang and Josh X Join Forces For New Single

KSR Group Recruits Renowned African Producer To Bring A New Level Of Authenticity To The Fusion Of Afrobeats & R&B and Celebrates His Birthday

The KSR Group is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Wang. This new collaboration serves as Dr. Wang being the first African producer to join its roster. The independent label, which has enjoyed continued success since the release of Cardi B’s breakout hit single “Bodak Yellow” has tapped Dr. Wang to foster in a new era of Afropop that is organically fused with traditional and progressive Hip-Hop and R&B. The first release from this new collaboration finds Dr. Wang joins forces with multi-talented KSR artist Josh X on the new single, “Love Takes Me Higher”. The trendy track is set to arrive on all streaming platforms April 21st, 2023! 

“Love Takes Me Higher”

Dr. Wang has been a student of the music industry for most of his life. The son of one of the pioneers of the entertainment industry in the Ivory Coast, Dr. Wang grew up watching some of the biggest stars of popular African music. In which whom he developed an appreciation for a variety of sounds. By the time he was a teenager, he had also immersed himself in Jazz, Gospel and Classical music and begun playing music himself. His father, who had developed several successful artists, quickly realized that his son had a natural talent for music. While his family insisted he continue his education, Dr. Wang was also given the opportunity to hone his artistic skills. In 2017, he made the transition from studio and backup musician to producer. In doing so, he released “VI” by local artist Josey.

Throughout the years, Dr. Wang has gone on to pen hit singles for a multitude of artists in Africa and France. His most recent successes include a new single by French tennis legend Yannick Noah. In addition to contributions to French-Malian sensation Aya Nakamura’s diamond-certified sophomore album Nakamura. The latter makes Dr. Wang the only Ivorian producer to score a diamond record. As for his work as a producer, Dr. Wang has also spent the last three years recruiting, developing, and providing label services to artists and producers through his Abidjan-based imprint Dr. Wang Label.

Dr. Wang Speaks On His Success

“I’ve been studying the music business in the U.S. – which I think is the best system in the world – for years, using it as a model for the way my company operates. With the way American audiences have turned to Afrobeats sounds in recent years, I don’t think my partnership with the KSR Group could have come at a better time”. 

While Dr. Wang’s first release with the KSR Group leans heavily in the Afropop lane, expect their collaborations to span a wide range of genres. As the African beatsmith professes, he allows the music itself to guide him. There is much to celebrate for this young talent. Also, be sure to celebrate Dr. Wang’s birthday by pre-saving his highly anticipated produced sizzling single. Be on the watch as he continues to take the industry by storm! Lastly, stay tuned here at On Tha Rize Mag for more on Dr. Wang.