Timothy “Sonny King” Word is a Grammy-nominated, Emmy Award–winning composer, producer, songwriter, and audio engineer whose career spans more than two decades of shaping sound with purpose. From his early days as a signed artist with NVS Music Group and Universal Music Group to working in legendary studios across Atlanta and North Carolina, Sonny’s journey has been defined by faith, discipline, and devotion to the craft.
Through his company, Music by King Inc., his cinematic, emotionally driven productions have been featured on major platforms including Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, the NBA, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and Amazon’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls with Lizzo, earning him global recognition, industry awards, and a place as a voting member of the Recording Academy.
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As an author, Sonny writes with the same rhythm and intention that defines his music. His work is driven by a belief that mentorship is the only real shortcut to mastery, and his mission is to serve the musicians coming after him by sharing both his hard-earned knowledge and the deeper truths behind creative success.
Sonny invites readers beyond techniques and trends, into the heart of why we create. Whether on the page or in the studio, his voice is rooted in an unshakable belief in the power of sound to transform lives.

Email: timothyword@gmail.com