Producer | Songwriter | Creative Consultant | Speaker
When industry leaders need someone who can deliver world-class results while developing exceptional talent, they call Zeke Listenbee. A seven-time Grammy nominee, 2023 Dove Award winner, and Hollywood composer, Zeke brings two decades of proven expertise in music production, songwriting, and creative leadership to every project and partnership.
For over two decades as an Executive Creative Arts Pastor, Zeke has built and led high-performing creative teams, discovering and developing talent that others overlooked. His approach combines strategic vision with hands-on mentorship, consistently transforming potential into measurable results. Heproduced Oakwood Universitys world-renowned Aeolians and has a track record of elevating projects and people to their highest level.
Zekenique background—from classical training to contemporary production, from church leadership to Hollywood scoring—gives him an unmatched perspective on where the industry is heading. He reads the room, anticipates trends, and helps clients position themselves for sustained success in an evolving marketplace.
Zekeupcoming book “Sorry, You're Not A Right Fit” chronicles his journey of refusing to conform to industry expectations and instead creating his own path in music and life. Drawing from personal experiences of being told he didnfit conventional molds, Zeke transformed rejection into redirection—ultimately building a career that spans multiple disciplines and defies categorization. The book offers practical inspiration for anyone tired of trying to squeeze into spaces that werendesigned for their unique gifts.
Whether addressing creative teams, industry conferences, or corporate leadership, Zeke delivers actionable insights on unlocking potential, building creative culture, and achieving excellence without compromising authenticity. His presentations combine real-world experience with proven frameworks that audiences can immediately implement—all while inspiring them to stop fitting in and start standing out.
Ready to elevate your next project or event? Zeke is currently accepting select production, songwriting, consulting, and speaking opportunities.
Zekerecent credits speak to his versatility and craft: composer, conductor, and arranger for Warner Bros.' theatrical release of The Color Purple; collaborations with Blue Note Records' legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter; and productions spanning major label and indie artists across pop, gospel, and soul. His compositions have been commissioned by the University of Mississippi Wind Ensemble and premiered at ACDA. Through Listen2Him Productions, he consistently delivers chart-worthy material that connects with audiences and advances careers.