KIC has been in the music game for some time. since 1983 to be excact! He grew up taking music lessons from his brother, who is an accomplished jazz musician. By the age of 9, he realized he had a fascination with the piano and was supported by his family to study it. After a few years, he grew frustrated by his teacher's lack of support and strict teaching style, and decided to learn on his own with the help of his brother, who began teacghing him jazz chords and improvisation. During that time he was introduced to Hip Hop and he has never been the same since. In 1987, he met DJ RHETTMATIC, and cut his very first demos with him. Since then KIC has been involved with and started many groups, such as Frantic Puzzle, where he worked with members and long time friends: JERRICO, MR. MEEKS, and DJ RHETT
MATIC; other groups included Mental Kase, as well as Absolute Realness, where he worked with FLIP DA SOULFISCHER. With Absolute Realness, they performed in such venues that included THE HOUSE OF BLUES and the ROXY, both in Hollywood, Ca. His last group United Crowns, which included members: RICHIE LAWSUIT, PROFOUND, CHIKOZI, WILL GLASS, and DJ DREZ. His work with United Crowns would earn them a space on the legendary KRS ONE's very first Temple Of Hip Hop: Criminal Justice compilation, with a track named "THE ODDESSY". KIC has also worked on other various projects with DJ DREZ, DJ MELO-D, and DJ J-ROCC. He recorded his first solo album, entitled, "LET ME PLAY" in 1997, which was never released. He has also produced many solo emcee's. His big turning point came in 1999, when he gave his life to Jesus Christ. His life would take a dramatic turn that would have him leave United Crowns without looking back. Although it was nothing personal towards any of United Crown's members, it was a necessary step in KIC's life that would both, grow and strengthen his life, mind and spirituality. Altough many would call that a defeat, it was everything short of that. This would take him on a 7 year journey into his soul that would, ultimately, have him walking away from what he loved the most, music. What he gained from that sacrifice was a relationship with Jesus Christ that will usher him into eternity. During that 7 year period KIC has been involved with youth groups, various church ministries, teaching the Word of God, and was married to his beautiful wife Jenn. He looks back with no regrets. 7 years later, after securely knowing where his true passion lies, he has returned to the music scene. A little older. A little wiser. There is a lot more to this story, but time and space do not permit.
NOW YOU CAN VISIT KIC ON YOUTUBE! http://www.youtube.com/kic1222
KIC's newest project is the sophomore album from Jerrico & KIC entilted: "In Motion", in which KIC is sole producer. Another way for him to showcase his producing talents. On the album, he are featured artists: DJ Rhettmatic, Cal Logic, Filharmonic, and Chikozi. This will be a memorable album to in your classic hip hop collection for years to come. The single off of the album "Stand Still" is available IN STORES NOW!!! BUY IT ON ITUNES!!!
KIC's latest project consists of production and lyrics on JERRICO's forthcoming album: "AGAINST THE GRAIN", in which KIC produced the title track as well as produced and performed lyrics over the track "4ward 2gether". The album is now available on CD and mp3 on: iTunes, Digstaion, CDbaby, Acces Hip Hop, CD Universe, and other participting online stores.
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