Seasoned South African travelling Blues Rock Singer-Songwriter Kenny Hughes is back with his new single “Midnight Man” (Produced By & Featuring Evert Snyman). This, being his 7th single, is available on all major music streaming platforms.
Kenny Hughes tells us the story behind “Midnight Man”
“I got the idea for ‘Midnight Man’ when I was briefly living in Bloemfontein. It was ahead of a festival ‘Rockin Bloem’, and I had a few friends over joining me at the fest. Whilst sitting around I strummed a few chord progressions and randomly sang what would become the chorus, ‘I’m a midnight man’.”
“My good friend Phillru Van Achterbergh told me he liked the sound of that. Coupled with the chord progression and funky rhythm, he suggested I roll with it. The song was complete not long after. That’s essentially what the song is about, the fact that I do most of my best work after midnight.”
“When the rest of the world is asleep, our creativity as musicians keeps us awake. As with most of my singles to date, ‘Midnight Man’ was recorded at Pariah Studios alongside the one and only Evert Snyman. The two of us made it what it is today.”
Crank up the track below:
You can stream / download “Midnight Man” HERE.
More info about Kenny Hughes
South African travelling Blues Rock Singer-Songwriter Kenny Hughes has been a Blues & Rock Musician for the past 6 years, having an amazing time meeting new people, seeing new places and playing my music at great venues on his journey. Kenny loves the whole experience and vibe… there’s nothing else he would rather do!
To date 3 of his single proudly made it to the no 1 slot on the SA Top 40 with MiX FM (two even made it to the Top 50 tracks of 2021). Kenny Hughes was also a finalist in the US Banger Music Awards, and enjoyed radio premieres, features and chart entries in the UK, as well as countries like Germany, Canada and Australia.
In addition to radio plays globally, he was also fortunate to participate in podcasts and interviews globally, and featured on TV shows like Expresso Live, Die Groot Ontbyt and Doodgewone Jo with Jo Black.
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