About This Video
Just got to be free…
Background & Context
In my 30+ years in the music industry, I’ve crossed paths with many great talents. One of them, Will Downing, is an artist whose work I’ve always admired. His soulful tunes and powerful vocals have a way of moving people, inspiring me to do a rendition of his song, ‘Just got to be free’. Music, to me, is more than just a passion – it’s a way of expressing myself, a way of breaking free from the everyday routine. Singing Will Downing’s song reminded me of why I fell in love with music in the first place and why our industry needs to preserve such timeless pieces.
Key Takeaways
- Appreciating the work of other artists
- Music as a form of self-expression
- The importance of preserving timeless music
- The influence of Will Downing
- The therapeutic power of music
About Kevin Ross
Kevin Ross is a music and broadcast industry veteran with more than
30 years of firsthand experience spanning radio programming, on-air
talent, record promotion, voice work, publishing, and digital media.
He has worked every side of the business — from the air studio to
the boardroom — and built one of the longest-running digital platforms
dedicated to Black radio and music industry coverage.
30 Plus Years In is where that experience lives on video.
