Kings

New Zealand born producer, rapper, singer and songwriter Kings burst onto the scene in 2016 with his smash hit single 'Don't Worry 'Bout It'. The track went on to become the biggest local release of the year, selling triple platinum and surpassing the record for longest running #1 on the New Zealand Singles Chart by spending 33 consecutive weeks at the top.
 
Following his debut hit, Kings went on to release three projects independently, displaying the depth and breadth of his musical abilities and dexterity. First up, his debut album 'Chapter One' with the Gold selling hit 'We'll Never Know', which was soon followed by his second album 'Two' with the Gold selling hit 'You Do'. He completed the trilogy with the double album 'LOV3 and 3GO' which featured the Double Platinum hit '6 Figures' and Gold selling hit 'ALIV3'. Kings' next album 'RAPLIST' was released in 2021 to mass acclaim, and features the Platinum smash hit single 'Help Me Out' with Sons of Zion. In 2023 he released his latest album 'Dad's Son'.
 
Alongside his own music, Kings has collaborated with a wide variety of artists both locally and abroad including,L.A.B., Bliss n Esso, Dizzee Rascal, CHAII, Louis Baker, Hamo Dell, Stan Walker, Ria Hall, Jolyon Petch, Pacific Heights, Magik Johnson, General Lee, Dan Aux, and many more.
 
Over five years on from 'Don't Worry Bout It', Kings has cemented himself as Aotearoa music royalty; writing, recording, mixing and mastering his own music under his self-run label Arch Angel Records.
 
Nominated for:
NZ MUSIC COMMISSION BEST PACIFIC MALE ARTIST
MPGNZ/SAE CREATIVE MEDIA INSTITUTE BEST PRODUCER
RECORDED MUSIC NZ TE PUKAEMI TOA O TE MOANA NUI A KIWA BEST PACIFIC MUSIC ALBUM
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