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Rising Artist Kassy K Drops Infectious New Track “Lies”
Rising South African singer and songwriter, Khanyisa, widely known as Kassy K, has just dropped his latest musical gem, the compelling single “Lies”. Born and raised in the western province of Cape Town, the 22-year-old artist has been making waves in the music industry for over four years, drawing inspiration from acclaimed artists such as Tyga, Drake and Swae Lee.
Kassy K’s musical journey began in 2018 with the release of his debut project, the FEELZ EP, marking the inception of a career characterised by versatility and innovation. Now, with his most recent project, LOVEYOUNOTLOVEYOU, Kassy K continues to carve his niche in the industry, offering a unique and diverse sound that reflects the myriad of emotions experienced throughout his life.
The spotlight is now on Kassy K’s newest single, “Lies”, a mesmerising blend of hip-hop and trapsoul that is poised to resonate with fans of the likes of Post Malone and Don Toliver. The track not only showcases Kassy K’s musical prowess but also provides listeners with an intimate glimpse into the artist’s personal experiences.
Speaking about the inspiration behind “Lies” Kassy K shares, “It briefly explains what I was going through at that particular moment whereby I was just dealing with love and unfaithfulness, so to me, I would say the song means that all you have to do is be honest no matter what the circumstances are.”
The creation of “Lies” was a seamless collaboration between Kassy K and producer JLLY. Recounting the process, Kassy K says, “It actually wasn’t a big hassle. I met JLLY on Instagram. He sent me the beat, and at that time that I recorded this record I was feeling a bit lonely just going through my thoughts, and next minute you know I was sitting with a jam. I’m a person that likes to make music when I’m alone or in my own comfort zone.”
With its infectious melodies, poignant lyrics and Kassy K’s distinctive voice, “Lies” is a standout addition to the artist’s growing discography. “Lies” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://kassyk.lnk.to/lies.
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Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
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