KB Killa Beats
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Yahya Kaba (born June 20, 1983), known professionally as Killa Beats or just KB, is a Zambian hip hop record producer and songwriter.[2] KB is also the chief executive officer (CEO) of his own label imprint, K-Amy Studio.[1][3][4] His music career started in 2004 but his full recognition came in 2009 after the song Doubting for the singer Judy which featured P Jay. KB is also best known for his role as one of the judges on the MTN Music Scorer and Dreams Zambia. He was once co-host for Muvi TV's The Breakfast Show and was once a radio presenter for Rock FM.[5][6] He was also the National Treasurer for the Zambia Association of Musicians.[7]
Life and career
2004–2010: Early life and career beginnings
Yahya Kaba was born and raised in Lusaka to parents originally from Guinea. KB started his music career as a rapper in the 1990s, however his interest was switched to radio after he completed his grade school. He used to visit Digital X studios where his music interest grew.[6] KB started off as a Radio Presenter at Choice FM in 2004 and the following year he moved to QFM Radio until 2012.[5]
2009–present: K-Army and professional career
In 2009 KB produced Judy's Supernatural Woman then produced Alpha Romeo's President album. In 2010 he produced Double Trouble Album that featured the late P Jay and B’flow. In 2013, KB produced the hit single "Cry of a Woman" for B’flow, "Kazizi ni Kazizi for Tyce. In 2015 he Produced his first album titled My Diary, a compilation of songs from different artists.[8] On 17 October 2018, his album Thankful was released.[9]
Discography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Q Fm Zambia Awards | Best DJ | Won[4] |
| 2014 | Zambia Music Awards | Best producer | Nominated |
| 2016 | Zambia Music Awards | Best producer | Nominated[6] |
| 2017 | Kwacha Music Awards | Best producer | Nominated |
| 2018 | Kwacha Music Awards | Best producer | Nominated |
Personal life
KB is married to Patrica Changala and has 3 children.
References
External links
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