BIO
Artists like KB The General are the bright and influential side of the Indies. He is an extremely talented, inspirational, soulful, vibrant rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, audio engineer and videographer. Born and raised in Washington DC, the African-American artist has been making music for over 10 years. KB Believes that music never gets old and evolves with the times that we live in. Bold and honest, the independent artist manifests his passion and emotions through his music and is never afraid to go where he is not expected.
Growing up, KB developed a deep compassion for the art of music creation. Building himself with dedication, passion, and consistency have assisted his journey through his life’s rollercoaster of adventures. The independent artist has been following his dreams and desire to influence and produce music for the masses. He views music as his medicine and a way to express his inner mind, and sometimes his inappropriate thoughts. Music provides KB with a sense of freedom.
As an artist he enjoys the ability of expression and exploration. Nowadays too many people seem to be trapped in a box that they want to get out of, but don't know how to express themselves or explore other facets to get out of that said box. Being an artist has given him the outlet to speak freely and share his raw thoughts.
KB likes to mix varied sounds and treats his audience with a sonically rich and blissful feeling. Inspired by his vivid imaginations and life experiences, his past, present and future serves as a valuable resource when it comes to his creative process. His work is a reflection of his navigation through life and what it brings.
Devoted to his craft, he walks the path of an artist and hopes to inspire, connect and uplift people along the way. KB looks forward to acquiring more inspiration from people around while building his art. KB has been pushing boundaries and making waves out of genres, listening to his music and viewing his lifestyle you will agree that independent artists are the gold side of the music industry. You can feel the hard work made with love, passion, dedication and commitment. As long as there is cohesiveness, he likes to get creative with each track. When asked what he enjoys most as an artist he said, "The freedom of bringing everything I want together, and not being told what to do step by step is one of the best mantras indeed. I enjoy watching things develop from a single idea, to entire completely mapped out production".
KB has a unique style of music and can switch up his flow at any time. His music is about real life situations, which prompted him to tell relatable stories and experiences that people can relate to on many levels. He trained himself to flow smoothly with all genres, by blending melodies and rhythms together he layers them perfectly throughout each of his musical creations. He also finds a way to balance out the intricacies and simplistic aspects of his music very well. In addition to being a skilled artist and songwriter, KB is a talented vocalist whose versatility gives him the ability to fuse in other genres and write music for other artists. His ability to craft catchy melodies and incorporate influences into his music sets him apart from other artists in similar genres. His art transmutes the pain and joy of ancestral lineage and turns it into the most colorful and vibrant form of visual medicine. He made it clear that he has so many influences and is inspired by everyone who makes something that resonates with him.
Unlike many other independent artists who have had to settle on lower cost productions his desire to evolve makes him live in his music and go for the very best. KB values his art and prays for a perfect delivery when releasing content to the public. He has been working and exploring his thoughts through his lyrics that speak, educate, enlighten and preach. KB has also been putting in work to grow his fan base, promote his music and improve in every sense. He looks forward to sharing his visions with fans, and hopes to receive placements on the worlds music charts in the nearest future. KB looks back at what he has achieved so far and understands there is a lot more that needs to be done.
He aims to achieve success in his music career, to influence, get promoted, connect and collaborate with renowned artists, producers and writers to grow his portfolio. KB recognizes the more music he creates, helps increase the chances of his opportunity to present music to the world. As an artist he has learned to be humble and confident. KB would like to produce relatable music that produces a feeling. KB wants his music to impact people emotionally, encourage and assist other artists wanting to make their own music, and to always learn from the best in the music industry.