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KES
Birth nameKesington Kross
BornOrange County, California
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
record producer
LabelsEpic Records
LaFace Records
Websitekesingtonkross.com
Musical artist

Kesington Kross (better known by his stage name KES) is an American singer-songwriter and Record producer from Los Angeles, California.

Early life

KES was born in Orange County, California and grew up in Compton.

Music career

The music style of KES has been compared to that of Joel Compass and Frank Ocean, with mixes of rock-n-roll, R&B, and Rave. Vibe compared him to David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Phil Collins, Rick James and Prince, stating that listeners would become "obsessed" with his music.

KES was originally discovered by Babyface during a writing session. He was then introduced to L.A. Reid of Epic Records and signed jointly by Epic and LaFace Records, a label founded by Babyface and Reid in 1989. The signing was the first time in 25 years that Babyface and Reid jointly signed a musician. He released his first EP titled Audio Justice with Epic/LaFace in December 2013.

Discography

Singles

  • 2014, Gimme Your Love
  • 2013, Arabian Paradise

Extended plays

  • 2013, Audio Justice

References

  1. ^ "KES Post New EP Online "Audio Justice"". Skope Magazine. December 9, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  2. ^ "Listen To This: The Real!". Perez Hilton. December 13, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  3. ^ Rubenstein, Jenna Hally (December 11, 2013). "Please Welcome Electro-R&B Singer-Songwriter KES And His 'Audio Justice' EP Directly Into Your Playlist And Your Bedroom". MTV. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  4. ^ Bels (December 6, 2013). "Babyface & L.A. Reid Signs New Artist KES to First Joint Deal in 25 Years". Stacks Magazine. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  5. ^ Kennedy, John (December 10, 2013). "Listen to Singer KES' "Audio Justice" EP And You Will Become Obsessed". Vibe. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  6. ^ "Premier: KES "Arabian Paradise"". Complex. November 27, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2013.

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