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Origins
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Kwaj is a Nigerian American artist by way of North Carolina. He moved to Michigan where he was introduced to Hip-Hop at a young age. Rap battles on the bus and impromptu freestyles on college campuses set the foundation for Kwaj's affinity to Golden Era elements of hip-hop culture. Mixing in his modern day influences Kwaj's style can be described as a contemporary nostalgia, centered around meticulously crafted, introspective bars over jazzy, boom bap production.
His best work comes out when collaborating with fellow Foreknowledge member Hobbes Duende, and their song "Clouds in the Sky" has recently surpassed the 800k streams mark. With a catalog featuring uplifting lyrics and authentic stories, Kwaj is an artist for fans who enjoy household names such as Mick Jenkins, Joey Bada$$, Elzhi, and Kota The Friend.
TOP TRACKS
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ALBUMS
Venues
Picklesburgh Festival|Pittsburgh, PA 2017
Rocky’s Bar & Grill|Grand Rapids, MI 2018
The Baker House|Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 2020
The Blind Pig|Ann Arbor, MI 2020 & 2021
The Crofoot|Pontiac, MI 2022
Sofar Sounds|Ferndale, MI & Detroit, MI 2022
Dam Jam Music Festival|Lansing, MI 2022
SXSW (Half Step Bar)|Austin, TX 2023
Summerfest(BMO Pavillion) Milwaukee, WI 2023
MIDWEST TOUR
The Alcove|Jeffersonville,IN 2023
Healer|Indianapolis,IN 2023
The Comet|Cincinnati,OH 2023
Blind Bob’s|Dayton,OH 2023
Dirty Dungarees|Columbus,OH 2023
Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts Milwaukee,WI 2023
Uncommon Ground|Chicago,IL 2023