K-Hot Dau Akuei ( born in 2000) popularly known by his stage name as K-Hot Msanii is a Canadian-based South Sudanese rapper. He is a songwriter, performing artist, entrepreneur and master in food science and agriculture chemistry.
He is also the founder of Hotlabemuziq a record label aimed to elevate and restore talent from those who can’t afford it.
K-Hot is one such artist who has always used his music as a way to communicate his journey and struggles in life. He is known for his raw and honest lyrics that incorporate themes from his personal experiences and struggles into his music, showcasing the unique perspectives and cultural identity of South Sudan.
Through his music, he encourages others not to give up despite their own difficulties, and to use their struggles as motivation to keep pushing forward. K-Hot’s music has had a profound impact on millions of people around the world, inspiring them to face their own challenges with courage and determination.
He continues to be a source of hope and inspiration to fans everywhere.
The Canadian-based rapper is known for his energetic and innovative music that combines traditional African sounds with contemporary hip-hop beats. He is gaining traction and making waves in the music world, with this music reaching new audiences through streaming platforms and live performances.
K-HOT EARLY LIFE AND CAREER
K-Hot was born into a family of five children. He grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya known as Kakuma, having had to flee the civil war in his native Sudan. His love for music came from school and things that happen around him and have an immediate impact on him and those around him.
K-Hot was enrolled in a primary school in Turkana County with his siblings and due to the aridity of the area and higher temperatures, he faced a lot of challenges adapting to the new environment. After he finished his primary education, he later went to Central Province, Nyeri county where he joined his secondary education and furthered his education in Canada where he later on, of course after he was done with his studies, ventured into music.
But before finishing his studies, K-Hot had already developed an interest in music. He draws inspiration from artists like Nelly, Esir, Drake and Migos among many others. He’d sing their song or rap their lyrics word by word.
In 2017, K-Hot recorded his first debut single dubbed “Moto Bana”. Depending on the level K-Hot was at, the song was a hit, because everyone that had heard it would give a very positive reaction after which he became so much more confident in being an artist and began his musical career in 2018.
Any other artist that was coming up at that time would hit K-Hot up for a feature since he was the talk of the town at that particular time. After that record, the rest of the songs recorded by K-Hot were 99% hits. Among many songs that he has done is Moto Bana, Jiki like Capital featuring Exray, Capital Mixer featuring Exray, Ssaru, Rekless, Swatt, Smady Ting and Odi Wa Muranga, Taliban featuring Buruklyn boys, Sip or puff.
He has collaborated with top artists like Exray, Ssaru, Rekless, Swatt, Odi wa muranga, Smady, Petra, Konshenz, Charlie Black and Buruklyn Boys. He is the most streamed rapper with over 400,000 monthly listeners and 1.4m streams on Spotify.
K-Hot’s talent and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and in recent years he got endorsed by major international brands, including Red Bull and Bet365. With the endorsement, he has been able to further promote his music and reach new audiences, solidifying his status as one of the leading voices in the South Sudanese music scene.
In addition to his music career, K-Hot is also known for his activism and philanthropic work, using his record label to raise awareness about important social issues and help those in need. He is a true inspiration to young people everywhere and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible through his art and activism.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
– In 2019, he won the award for Digital Creator
– In 2021, he won the Canadian Provincial Artist Of The Year and New Comer Artist Of The Year.
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