King Henry (producer)

King Henry
Birth nameHenry Agincourt Allen
OriginLos Angeles, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • DJ
Years active2008–present

Henry Agincourt Allen, better known as King Henry, is an American record producer and DJ.[1] After moving to Los Angeles, Allen landed an internship with DJ and record producer Diplo.[2] He has since been involved in most of the DJ's projects, including work by Major Lazer, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, the Weeknd, Desiigner, Madison Beer, Sting, and Kiesza.[1]

Career

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Allen studied classical guitar and initially didn't think that his music would focus on a mainstream sound. He admitted, "I really wasn't super interested in making 'pop' music at all". This changed after his first few success stories, including co-writing and co-producing Major Lazer's song "Cold Water" and Beyoncé's "All Night".

King Henry released his debut EP, Don't Stay Away, in late 2016, on Black Butter Records worldwide and his own Duke City in North America. The album features vocals by Naations, SEMMA, Bloodboy, and Emmi. His follow-up EP, titled For You, was released in 2017, also on Black Butter and Duke City, and features Sasha Sloan, Rhye, RY X, and Maejor. The end of 2017 saw King Henry performing his first-ever live shows, supporting RÜFÜS DU SOL.

Discography

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EPs

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Title Album Details Track Listing
Don't Stay Away
  1. "Don't Stay Away" (feat. Naations)
  2. "Steady Soul" (feat. Emmi)
  3. "Pulse" (feat. Bloodboy)
  4. "Gold Dust" (feat. Semma)
For You
  • Released: September 29, 2017
  • Label: Duke City / Black Butter Records (UK)
  • Format: digital download
  1. "I'll Be There" (feat. Sasha Sloan)
  2. "DeJa Vu" (feat. Maejor)
  3. "Destiny" (feat. RY X)
  4. "Moment" (feat. Rhye)

Singles

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Title Details
"Don't Stay Away" (Acoustic) (feat. Naations)
  • Released: December 16, 2016
  • Label: Duke City / Black Butter Records (UK)
  • Format: digital download
"Destiny" (feat. RY X)
  • Released: June 30, 2017
  • Label: Duke City / Black Butter Records (UK)
  • Format: digital download
"Moment" (feat. Rhye)
  • Released: August 4, 2017
  • Label: Duke City / Black Butter Records (UK)
  • Format: digital download
"Bad for Me" (feat. Elle Watson)
  • Released: June 29, 2018
  • Label: Duke City / Black Butter Records (UK)
  • Format: digital download
"What About Me"
  • Released: October 18, 2018
  • Label: Duke City / Black Butter Records (UK)
  • Format: digital download
"Let You Know"
  • Released: April 26, 2019
  • Label: Duke City / Black Butter Records (UK)
  • Format: digital download
"Before U"
(with Sonny Fodera feat. AlunaGeorge)
  • Released: February 28, 2020
  • Label: Duke City / Black Butter Records (UK)
  • Format: digital download
"It's Not U"
  • Released: November 5, 2021
  • Label: Duke City / Black Butter Records (UK)
  • Format: digital download

Songwriting and production credits

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Year Artist Song Album
2015 Pizza Boy "This is Me, Air-Drying My Soggy Knees" This is Pizza Boy
Luhan "Lu" Reloaded
2016 Beyoncé "All Night" Lemonade
Major Lazer "Cold Water" feat. Justin Bieber and Major Lazer Essentials
Liz "Forever" Cross Your Heart
Tkay Maidza "House of Cards" Tkay
2017 Pabllo Vittar "Entao Vai" feat. Diplo Vai Passar Mal
Girli "Not That Girl" Feel OK
Diplo "Bankroll" feat. Justin Bieber, Rich the Kid, and Young Thug Non-album single
XXXTentacion "Looking for a Star" Revenge
Major Lazer "Know No Better" feat. Camila Cabello, Travis Scott, and Quavo Know No Better
"Front of the Line" feat. Machel Montano and Konshens
Gia "What I Like" Keeps on Coming
Starrah with Diplo "Zoo" Starrah x Diplo
"You Know It"
"Swerve"
Maroon 5 "Help Me Out" with Julia Michaels Red Pill Blues
Sasha Sloan "Ready Yet" Sad Girl
Diplo "Get It Right" feat. MØ Major Lazer presents: Give Me Future
Major Lazer "Love Life" feat. Azaryah
Charli XCX "Porsche" feat. MØ Pop 2
2018 Sasha Sloan "Normal" Sad Girl
Rhye "Taste" Blood
Diplo "Worry No More" feat. Lil Yachty and Santigold California
Alison Wonderland "No" Awake
Sasha Sloan "Hurt" Sad Girl
"Here"
Nina Nesbitt "Psychopath" with Sasha Sloan and Charlotte Lawrence Spotify Singles
Diplo "Suicidal" feat. Desiigner California
LSD "Audio" LSD
Diplo "Stay Open" feat. MØ Non-album single
"Sun in Our Eyes" with Diplo Forever Neverland
Alex Hepburn "High Roller" If You Stay
LANY "Thru These Tears" Malibu Nights
RL Grime "Light Me Up" feat. Julia Michaels and Miguel Nova
Santigold "Valley of the Dolls" I Don't Want: The Gold Fire Sessions
LSD "Thunderclouds" LSD
LANY "I Don't Wanna Love You Anymore" Malibu Nights
Sasha Sloan "The Only" Loser
"Faking It"
Pabllo Vittar "Seu Crime" Não Para Não
LANY "Run" Malibu Nights
Sasha Sloan "Chasing Parties" Loser
Nao "Curiosity" Saturn
Trippie Redd "Toxic Waste" A Love Letter to You 3
Sasha Sloan "Older" Loser
"Version of Me"
"Again"
2019 LSD "No New Friends" LSD
Diplo "So Long" feat. Cam Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil
PnB Rock "Swervin'" feat. Diplo TrapStar Turnt PopStar
Sasha Sloan "Thoughts" Self Portrait
Miley Cyrus "Cattitude" feat. RuPaul She Is Coming
Sasha Sloan "Dancing with Your Ghost" Self Portrait
"At Least I Look Cool"
NF "Only" with Sasha Sloan The Search
DJ Snake "No More" feat. Zhu Carte Blanche
Diplo "Heartless" feat. Morgan Wallen Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil
Saint Jhn "Trophies" Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs
Gerard Salas "Falling Down" Sad
Sasha Sloan "Smiling When I Die" Self Portrait
Diplo "Lonely" with Jonas Brothers Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil
Sasha Sloan "Thank God" Self Portrait
"Keep On"
"Too Sad to Cry"
James Arthur "Sad Eyes" You
Meghan Trainor "Workin' on It" feat. Sasha Sloan and Lennon Stella Treat Myself
2020 Major Lazer "Lay Your Head on Me" feat. Marcus Mumford Music Is the Weapon
Diplo "Do Si Do" with Blanco Brown Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil
LANY "Good Guys" Mama's Boy
Diplo "On Mine" with Noah Cyrus Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil
"Hometown" feat. Danielle Bradbery and Zac Brown
"Heartbreak" feat. Ben Burgess
Sofia Carson "Miss U More Than U Know" with R3hab Non-album single
LANY "If This Is the Last Time" Mama's Boy
Y2K "Damage Is Done" with JoJo Non-album single
Sasha Sloan "Lie" Only Child
LANY "You!" Mama's Boy
Sasha Sloan "House with No Mirrors" Only Child
LANY "Cowboy in LA" Mama's Boy
"Heart Won't Let Me"
"Paper"
"Sharing You"
Kiiara "So Sick" feat. blackbear Lil Kiiwi
"Accidental"
Sasha Sloan "Only Child" Only Child
"Is It Just Me?"
"Someone You Hate"
"Until It Happens to You"
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" Non-album single
Diplo "Turn Back Time" with Sonny Fodera Do You Dance?
Trevor Dahl "Best for Me" Non-album single
Diplo "Bottle's Bout Dead" with ERNEST Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil (Deluxe)
2021 Black Coffee "Never Gonna Forget" with Diplo featuring Elderbrook Subconsciously
Aleyna Tilki "Retrograde" Non-album single
Sasha Sloan "When Was It Over?" Non-album single
Winnetka Bowling League "Barcelona" with Sasha Sloan Non-album single

References

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  1. ^ a b "Henry Agincourt Allen". allmusic.com. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  2. ^ Rinder, Grant. "Beyoncé and Bieber producer/co-writer King Henry seizes the spotlight on debut "Gold Dust"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved June 13, 2017.