Alex Kresovich

Alex Kresovich (also known as AK) (born August 28, 1986, in Harlingen, Texas, United States) is an American, RIAA-Platinum certified and Billboard #1 record producer and songwriter from Ithaca, New York.[1][2][3] He is best known for his work with Panic! at the Disco, Cee Lo Green, Niykee Heaton, MAX, Hoodie Allen, Snow Tha Product, Chris Webby, and Jocelyn Alice.[4][5]

Kresovich is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he is studying the influence of popular music which references anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts on adolescents' mental health attitudes and behaviors.[6][7] His research is published in JAMA Pediatrics,[8] the Journal of Health Communication,[9] and Health Communication.[10]

In addition to his music and academic work, Kresovich serves as Partner and Chief Marketing Officer for The Cut Buddy, an Ithaca-originated and North Carolina-based beard and haircut template and grooming company invented and founded by Joshua Esnard that appeared on the ABC television show Shark Tank in November 2017.[11]

Music career

Kresovich has collaborated with Panic! at the Disco, Cee Lo Green, X Ambassadors, Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, Kid Ink, Niykee Heaton, Ingrid Andress, Jared Leto (30 Seconds to Mars), King Los, Sonny Digital, Emily Warren (Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, The Chainsmokers), and Vincent Berry II (Beyonce, Kanye West, Justin Bieber).[2]

In 2011, Kresovich won the 2K Sports/Duck Down Music NBA 2K12 Soundtrack Contest.[12]

In 2020, Kresovich produced and co-wrote "How Could You Not Know" by Jocelyn Alice which appeared on Season 2, Episode 3 of the NBC television show, Songland.[13] The song was re-produced for H.E.R. by Grammy winning music producer and songwriter Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert), who tweeted of Kresovich and Alice's original version, "I hope people realize how intricate and impressive this song is melodically and lyrically. Cause damn, I am blown away."[14][15]

Education

Kresovich attended Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in communication. He earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree from the University of Georgia.[16] Kresovich is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Selected academic publications

Kresovich, A., Reffner Collins, M. K., Riffe, D., & Carpentier, F. R. D. (2020). A Content Analysis of Mental Health Discourse in Popular Rap Music. JAMA Pediatrics.[17]

Kresovich, A. (2020). The Influence of Pop Songs Referencing Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation on College Students’ Mental Health Empathy, Stigma, and Behavioral Intentions. Health Communication.[10]

Kresovich, A., & Noar, S. M. (2020). The Power of Celebrity Health Events: Meta-analysis of the Relationship between Audience Involvement and Behavioral Intentions. Journal of Health Communication.[18]

Selected production discography

Panic! at the Disco - Pray for the Wicked

Cee Lo Green - Heart Blanche
  • "Thorns"

Hoodie Allen - People Keep Talking
  • "Against Me" (featuring MAX)

Niykee Heaton - Promotional Singles
  • "Cold War" (Promotional Single)
  • "Kill 'Em All" (Promotional Single)
  • "Remember It All"

Chris Webby - Chemically Imbalanced
  • "Nice 2 Be Back"
  • "Blue Skies" (featuring Anna Yvette) (Promotional Single)

Jocelyn Alice - Songland Season 2
  • "How Could You Not Know?" (Original Version)

Snow Tha Product - The Rest Comes Later
  • "Bad Bitches" (Single)

NBA 2K12 - NBA 2K12 Official Soundtrack
  • Alex K., D.J.I.G. - Now's My Time (2K Original)

References
  1. "Panic! at the Disco's 'Pray for the Wicked' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard.
  2. "Alex Kresovich - Music Producer & Composer". Alex Kresovich - Music Producer & Composer.
  3. "Gold & Platinum". RIAA.
  4. "Alex Kresovich - Credits". AllMusic.
  5. June 20; 2018. "Alex Kresovich '08 co-produces new Panic! at the Disco single". Cornell Chronicle.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. "Haven't you people ever heard of the UNC Ph.D. candidate who produced a Panic! song?". The Daily Tar Heel.
  8. Kresovich, Alex; Reffner Collins, Meredith K.; Riffe, Daniel; Carpentier, Francesca R. Dillman (2020). "A Content Analysis of Mental Health Discourse in Popular Rap Music". JAMA Pediatrics. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.5155. PMID 33284350.
  9. Kresovich, Alex; Noar, Seth M. (2020). "The Power of Celebrity Health Events: Meta-analysis of the Relationship between Audience Involvement and Behavioral Intentions". Journal of Health Communication. 25 (6): 501–513. doi:10.1080/10810730.2020.1818148. PMID 32990198. S2CID 222166905.
  10. Kresovich, Alex (2020). "The Influence of Pop Songs Referencing Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation on College Students' Mental Health Empathy, Stigma, and Behavioral Intentions". Health Communication: 1–11. doi:10.1080/10410236.2020.1859724. PMID 33334191.
  11. "Facebook Campaign Spotlights Black Businesses for Holiday Shopping". Spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  12. "2K Sports and Duck Down Music Announce Winners of NBA® 2K12 MC/Producer Contest". Urbanmag-online.com. 31 May 2011.
  14. "Alex Kresovich on Instagram: "YOOOOOO!!! Check out @iamjocelynalice performing "How Could You Not Know?", a song I produced and co-wrote, TONIGHT @ 10PM EST on…"". Instagram.com. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  17. Kresovich, Alex; Reffner Collins, Meredith K.; Riffe, Daniel; Carpentier, Francesca R. Dillman (2020). "A Content Analysis of Mental Health Discourse in Popular Rap Music". JAMA Pediatrics. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.5155. PMID 33284350.
  18. Kresovich, Alex; Noar, Seth M. (2020). "The Power of Celebrity Health Events: Meta-analysis of the Relationship between Audience Involvement and Behavioral Intentions". Journal of Health Communication. 25 (6): 501–513. doi:10.1080/10810730.2020.1818148. PMID 32990198. S2CID 222166905.
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