Global Storyteller & Performing Artist
New Drops Are On The Way
Kayem is a Chicago-based hip hop artist who was born into the struggle. His father was a political prisoner who helped form a pro-democracy movement after escaping prison. Yahoo! Music listed Kayem’s showcase at South by Southwest 2017 as “The 6 Best Things We Saw at SXSW” and he was listed as one of CNN’s “Most Interesting People”. Featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Complex Mag, The New York Times, and more, he’s ready to bring his latest projects to the world in 2021.
New Single Release / July 2021
“Medlock Road”
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Kayem relaunched his career with a name-change in 2017 after having to step away due to government restrictions. He detailed his experience on “Intercepted”, where he was a guest along with Edward Snowden.
With a story fit for a Hollywood script and a loyal, hungry international fan base, there’s no question Kayem’s time is now.
Appearances
Lollapalooza, North Coast Music Festival, SXSW, CMJ, Scribble Jam, Core DJ’s Retreat, Culture Collide, Takin’ It to the Streets & Festival Du Monde Arabe
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Kayem has performed, lectured, and held film screenings of his unreleased documentary “Sing Freedom” across more than 50 US campuses. Has headlined several prestigious venues including House of Blues (Chicago), SOB’s (New York City), The Fillmore (Detroit), The Kennedy Center (D.C.), and Manchester Academy (Manchester, U.K.)
As well, he’ss shared the stage with the likes of Lupe Fiasco, Mos Def, Yuna, Mike Posner, Talib Kweli, Tech N9ne, B.o.B., Bone Thugs N Harmony, Immortal Technique, Chuck D., and more.