Kipper Jones Co-Pens Vanessa Williams’ New Single ‘LEGS’ Out This Week
More than 35 years after their first hit together, songwriter Kipper Jones co-pens Vanessa Williams’ newest single “LEGS (Keep Dancing)” and other songs for upcoming project.
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Songwriter Kipper Jones Gives ‘Em Hell Again With Vanessa Williams’ New Single ‘LEGS’
April 23, 2024, Atlanta, GA - Songwriter Kipper Jones shows no signs of slowing down in his almost-45 year career. Jones has co-written the lyrics for Vanessa Williams’ upcoming single “LEGS (Keep Dancing)” from her forthcoming project. The song, co-written by Disney songwriter/producer Chantry Johnson and songwriter Kjersti Long, marks the third time Jones has written a single for the multi-hyphenate Williams.
“The whole concept was Vanessa's idea,” says Jones. “She wanted to pull from legendary actress, singer, dancer, icon Diahann Carroll’s memoir, titled The Legs Are the Last to Go. [Vanessa] didn’t know whether it was the title of the song or the lyric or whatever. I didn’t find that unusual at all. That is also how we came up with ‘The Comfort Zone’ back in 1991.”
In a press release, Williams states, “What a joy it is to be making new music behind the mic again with old friends.” She continues, “There’s a certain comfort in creating new works in the studio while reminiscing about how so many years in this business have brought successes, excitement, and lasting memories. Always moving forward is what drives me. Every challenge is exciting. And more new music to share with my fans is the fuel that lights my fire.”
Jones echoes his friend Williams’ sentiment. “I think that that's what keeps me open to being over 60 and still doing whatI love”, says Jones. “You're standing at the hill, looking back and saying, ‘wow, I did that.’ Then looking ahead you go, ‘okay, now I'm diving into this.’ With all of that experience, I’m armed for this next chapter, this next moment, you know?”
The Pop/Dance song, “LEGS (Keep Dancing)” will be accompanied by remixes from 808BEACH and a music video, upon release. The single hits all streaming platforms on April 26, 2024: https://lnk.to/veXK
About Kipper Jones
Kipper Jones is the songwriter of hits like “I Wanna Be Down” and “Baby” for Brandy, “The Right Stuff” and “The Comfort Zone” for Vanessa Williams, “Never Too Busy” for Kenny Lattimore, and for films like the cult classic “The Five Heartbeats,” and much more.
ABSOLUTELY RIVETING! In this age it is hard to find someone with such an extensive "History" in the music business who is STILL so relevant and influential. GO KIPPER!! GOD'S BLESSINGS ON THIS NEW VANESSA WILLIAMS PROJECT!!!!!
Wow, I like this song. Well produce Vanessa you’re looking like you’re 22 Mr. Jones keep the pen in your hand and don’t stop.