I recently went through Elvis Costello and Bee Gees’s catalogs. I couldn’t hide them if I tried haha Q: What’s a song or some songs that you listened to a lot when writing “Rock with you” (either as inspiration for the project or just in general)?Ī: Lately I’ve been really into going back and exploring a lot of older music and I find that really inspirational. Sometimes consciously but often subconsciously. Q: You’ve worked with many artists within the pop punk genre like All Time Low, Tonight Alive, and Set It Off, so did any of those pop punk influences roll over to “Rock with you?”Ī: I grew up on punk rock and pop punk music, so those influences are very much a part of who I am today. It’s so cool to me that because of today’s technology, It’s possible to work with artists in different countries across the globe and still make beautiful art together. Q: Because of the difference in geographical locations, did all the producers send in their respective parts for the song or did you get to work on call together?Ī: We all collaborated remotely.

But lyrically I was a little more focused on the overall message than I normally would be. Q: How is the songwriting process different when working with artists that speak a different language than yours?Ī: Melodically, I approached the song in a similar way that I would for every song I collaborate on. I really learned a lot from this experience. I love the challenge of trying new things. The opportunity to write for them came through our publisher - and I’m very grateful that it did! Q: Were there any initial worries or curiosities when you found out you would be working with a Korean music act?Ī: I was just really excited - I think my best work comes when I’m outside of my comfort zone. To celebrate and wrap up the incredible year SEVENTEEN has had, The Kraze reached out and talked to Cameron Walker for an exclusive on the collaborative project and the creation of “Rock with you.” Q: How were you first introduced to this project? Did you know of SEVENTEEN or listen to their music before getting the project?Ī: I had heard of SEVENTEEN before and was a fan beforehand, so it was a huge honor to work on this song.

1 on Billboard Hot Trending Songs Chart and is SEVENTEEN’s first ever entry in the Spotify Global Top 200 Chart at No. The Ready Set, also known as Jordan Witzigreuter, collaborated and is credited in this project as well. The LA-based musician has written songs for bands like All Time Low, Tonight Alive, and The Ready Set. American singer and songwriter Cameron Walker was one of the co-composers and co-lyricists, working alongside SEVENTEEN’s main producer Woozi, Vernon, and Joshua. With many rock elements including powerful guitar riffs and a catchy melody, the fitting title “Rock with you” saw the self-producing group collaborating with music industry professionals who are more than familiar with the genre. 1 album on the World Albums Chart following Boys Be in 2015, TEEN, AGE in 2017, and their release earlier this year Your Choice.

The album, filled with tracks that made passionate declarations of love, also became their fourth No. 13 on the Billboard 200 Chart, making it SEVENTEEN’s highest entry to date and is also their longest-charting album at two consecutive weeks. Looking back at its release two months ago in October, SEVENTEEN’s ninth mini-album Attacca not only brought the 13-member group new achievements but also broke some of their previously-set personal records.