Moss Kena (singer)
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Moss Kena is a British singer-songwriter, born in London (England) in the late 1990's. Kena is currently signed on a record deal with Sony Music entertainment.[1] In an interview with MTV, Kena describes his music style as "Soulful, new and honest"[2].
Early Life
Moss Kena grew up in London, the son of a record shop owner. At 5 years old, Kena recalls an obsession with Elvis Presley as one of his earliest memories of music as a child. Kena grew up listening to a lot of soul music artists such as Michael Jackson, Donnie Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Etta James, all of which influence the music he makes today.[2]
He left school at age 15 and began performing as a singer-songwriter in coffee shops and malls. Significantly influenced by Amy Winehouse, Moss Kena's musical career began with a cover of Kendrick Lamar's song 'These Walls' from the album 'To Pimp a Butterfly', which also caught the rapper's attention.[3]
In 2019 he was asked to accompany Rita Ora on her UK tour[4] and subsequently released the track You and Me together with Miraa May, and the rapper Buddy via Ministry of Sound. In the same year he sold out Camden Assembly and released the single Begging, which was produced by Mark Crew, Dan Smith (Bastille) and Dan Priddy.
His breakthrough came when he featured on the song 'Fireworks' by Purple Disco Machine feat. The Knocks.[5][6]
Touring
Moss Kena's headline tour was first announced in 2019[7], and featured stops in Manchester (The Eagle Inn) on December 8th, Leeds (Headrow House) on December 9th, Glasgow (The Garage) on December 10th, before finishing the tour with a show in England's capital city, London at The Courtyard on December 12th[8].
As of yet his 2nd tour has not been announced.
Artwork
Ministry of Sound asked creative director Steve Spacey to create a series of single covers and an album for Moss Kena. Steve came up with the idea of slowly unveiling Moss’s face with each new release, starting with it almost totally obscured on the first single, and then finally unveiled on the album cover.[9]
Discography
EPs
- 2018: Found You in 06
- 2018: One + One
- 2019: Live Acoustic Sessions
Singles
- 2016: These Walls
- 2017: 48 (feat. Jay Prince)
- 2017: Newno (with Iophiile & Nick Grant)
- 2018: Problems (Rework) (with THEY & Rhapsody)
- 2018: Real Connection (with Toddla T)
- 2018: Silhouette
- 2018: Boo’d Up (Ella Mai Cover)
- 2019: Touch (Grades Remix)
- 2019: Be Mine
- 2019: New Start
- 2019: Begging[7]
- 2021: Let’s Get Naked (feat. Korres)
- 2021: Fireworks (Purple Disco Machine feat. The Knocks)
- 2021: Reminds Me Of You (with Toby Romeo)
References
- ↑ "Moss Kena | The Official Website". Moss Kena | The Official Website. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Get to Know: Moss Kena | MTV UK". www.mtv.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ↑ Music. "Moss Kena | 5 MINUTES WITH". noctismag.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ↑ "Rita Ora's UK tour support acts announced". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ↑ "WDR Live 1 - New Songs". WDR1 Live. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ↑ "BBC Radio 1Xtra - MistaJam, Moss Kena Jam Hot, Moss Kena - You Don't Know". BBC. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 TotalNtertainment (2019-10-31). "Moss Kena Drops Fiercely Emotive Avant-Garde Video For New Track 'Begging'". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ↑ "First Look: Moss Kena drops video for 'Begging'". today was so yesterday | tmrw. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ↑ "Moss Kena". 4th Floor Creative. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
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