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Keron took his first musical steps in the late 90s. He started to write lyrics, to rap, and experimented with tools for sampling and beats creation along with high school friends from the Hope Pastures neighborhood. |
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At that time, he used the living room at home for his first studio work and recording attempts.<ref name="model-mom-jam-gleaner">{{cite web |title=Kabaka Pyramid’s model mom |url=https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20200510/kabaka-pyramids-model-mom |website=Jamaica Gleaner |
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After graduating from high school in 2002, Keron moved to Fort Lauderdale and gained further experience, mainly in the hip-hop environment. It was around this time that Keron chose his stage name, a combination of a Ugandan royal title Kabaka and the Egyptian building Pyramid. On the one hand, as a self-confessed Rastafarian, he wanted to express his attachment to Africa, and on the other hand, his fascination for Egypt and places of higher knowledge, which he sees reflected in song lyrics. [4] After the first more rap-oriented mixtape releases, a stronger turn to reggae began in 2007 through the collaboration with Bebble Rock. [5] |
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In 2011 he recorded the EP Rebel Music completely in Protoje's home studio. In 2013 he met Damian Marley for the first time, which led to the joint work Well Done, to which Marley contributed the On The Corner Riddim and Kabaka Pyramid the lyrics. The collaboration continued, Marley produced the album Kontraband as well as 5 songs from the album The Kalling, which was recorded entirely in Marley's studio in Miami. |
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Kabaka Pyramid regularly performs at festivals, and he has been part of the lineup at [[Summerjam]] or [[Rototom Sunsplash]] several times. |
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| Birth name | Keron Salmon |
| Born | 1985 or 1986 (age 38–39)[1] |
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| Labels | Bebble Rock |
| Website | www |
Kabaka Pyramid (born Keron Salmon) is a reggae artist from Kingston, Jamaica, who combines elements of roots reggae, dancehall and rap. His musical role models include hip-hop artists such as Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan as well as roots singers such as Peter Tosh.
Career
Keron took his first musical steps in the late 90s. He started to write lyrics, to rap, and experimented with tools for sampling and beats creation along with high school friends from the Hope Pastures neighborhood. [1][2] At that time, he used the living room at home for his first studio work and recording attempts.[2]
After graduating from high school in 2002, Keron moved to Fort Lauderdale and gained further experience, mainly in the hip-hop environment. It was around this time that Keron chose his stage name, a combination of a Ugandan royal title Kabaka and the Egyptian building Pyramid. On the one hand, as a self-confessed Rastafarian, he wanted to express his attachment to Africa, and on the other hand, his fascination for Egypt and places of higher knowledge, which he sees reflected in song lyrics. [4] After the first more rap-oriented mixtape releases, a stronger turn to reggae began in 2007 through the collaboration with Bebble Rock. [5]
In 2011 he recorded the EP Rebel Music completely in Protoje's home studio. In 2013 he met Damian Marley for the first time, which led to the joint work Well Done, to which Marley contributed the On The Corner Riddim and Kabaka Pyramid the lyrics. The collaboration continued, Marley produced the album Kontraband as well as 5 songs from the album The Kalling, which was recorded entirely in Marley's studio in Miami.
Kabaka Pyramid regularly performs at festivals, and he has been part of the lineup at Summerjam or Rototom Sunsplash several times.
Discography
Albums and EPs
- 2011: Rebel Music (EP)
- 2013: Lead the Way (EP)
- 2018: Kontraband
- 2022: The Kalling
Mixtapes (incomplete)
- 2007: The Transition Volume I
- 2009: The Transition Volume II
- 2016: Accurate by Walshy Fire from Major Lazer
Singles (incomplete)
- 2013: Mi Alright, with Chronixx
- 2013: Strive, with Exco Levi
- 2015: Well Done
- 2016: High & Windy, with Sara Lugo
Guest Appearances (incomplete)
- 2015: The Flame on the album Ancient Future by Protoje
- 2023: Nah Sell Out on the album Destiny by Alborosie
Awards
- awarded Emerging New Artiste Of The Year in 2014 by the Jamaican Reggae Industry Association[3]
- for the track Strive Kabaka Pyramid was awarded the Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Year in 2014 (with Exco Levi).
- the album The Kalling was awarded a Grammy Award in 2023 for Best Reggae Album.
References
- ^ Meet The First-Time GRAMMY Nominee: Kabaka Pyramid On Embracing His Voice & The Bold Future Of Reggae
- ^ "Kabaka Pyramid's model mom". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ JaRIA Honour Awards
External links
- Official website
- Kabaka Pyramid discography at Discogs
- Kabaka Pyramid at AllMusic