Kadda Sheekoff
Kadda Sheekoff
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| Birth name | Gregory Pierre |
| Also known as | Kadda Sheekoff |
| Born | January 13, 1993 Port Au Prince , Haiti |
| Origin | Brooklyn, NY |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Telegenique Records |
| Website | kaddasheekoff |
Gregory Pierre (born January 13, 1993), professionally known as Kadda Sheekoff, is a Haitian pop singer, rapper, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, and actor. He is recognized for his contributions to the Afropop music genre and his philanthropic endeavors.[1][2]
Early life and education
Sheekoff was born in Jacmel, Haiti, in a family of musicians. At 11, he relocated to Brooklyn, New York, where he developed a keen interest in music and songwriting. Initially disliking hip hop for its perceived vulgarity and misogyny, Sheekoff later embraced the genre, using it as a medium for storytelling. He recorded his early songs in his aunt's basement and employed both metaphorical and literal techniques in his lyrics.
Sheekoff studied Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Career
Sheekoff released his debut single, “All My Life” in June 2019, which achieved international success, reaching No.1 on the Afrocharts Hot 100 chart.
Sheekoff is the founder and CEO of Telegenique Records, a record label and music publishing company. He is also the founder and CEO of Kadda Sheekoff INFO.
Sheekoff is also an author, having written four books.
Philanthropy
Sheekoff is committed to humanitarian work. He founded the KaddAffection Foundation, which supports victims of physical and emotional trauma, with a particular focus on orphans and street children in Haiti. Through the foundation, he has implemented initiatives to improve the lives of vulnerable communities in Port-au-Prince.
Bibliography
- My Sweet Haiti (2023)
- The God in Me (2021)
- All My Life (2020)
- The Little Boy From Jacmel (2022)
Discography
Personal Life
Sheekoff has one daughter, Grace, born on February 14, 2020. He has written about his experiences as a father in his literary works, reflecting on the challenges and joys of parenthood.
References
- ↑ "Haiti's Kadda Sheekoff Has Been Waiting For This Moment "All My Life"". August 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Kadda Sheekoff Releases New Ballad 'All My Life'". Daily Times. September 2, 2020.
- ↑ "Haitian-Cameroonian artist Kadda Sheekoff sings to the love of his life in 'All My Life'". GRUNGECAKE. August 6, 2020.
- ↑ Davis, Ahmad (July 7, 2020). "Kadda Sheekoff Drops International Banger, All My Life".
- ↑ Stories, Local. "Meet Kadda Sheekoff of Telegenique Records in Downtown - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide".