Kenan Bell | |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
Kenan Bell is an independent hip hop artist and teacher from Los Angeles, CA.[1][2] Kenan Bell's production team includes himself, Jason Burkhart and Jon Siebels.[3] Kenan Bell is associated with Jon Siebels's Sonata Contata record label, having releases there.[4]
In 2012 he became one of Vans's "Vans Custom Culture Ambassadors" with Cisco Adler and The Hold Steady.[5]
Releases[edit]
A 2009 single “Good Day” included B-side “T.G.I.F.” featuring West Coast pioneer Aceyalone, who has performed the track with Kenan Bell on occasion, included an appearance at SXSW.
A 2009 mixtape, "Good News The Mixtape" featured remixes of artists such as Pink Floyd, Duran Duran and Neil Diamond.[6]
His 2010 single, "Like This" was featured in the NBA 2K10 video game.[7]
His full length debut, “Until the Future” was released on March 30, 2010.[8] The record included vocal contributions from Martha Davis, vocalist of new wave band, The Motels.
Fall of 2010 saw the release of "Hip Hop R.I.P" a mixtape built on the beats of fallen stars (Gangstarr, Run DMC among others) said to be "breathing new life into these gems of hip hop history"[9]
"Planes, Trains And Automobiles" Ep was released in December 2010.
January 2011 saw the release of "31 Flavors" a release comprising 31 songs, one for each day of the month.[10]
2011 brought the 3 volume mixtape, "Summer Solstice", a seasonal celebration.[11]
Live Band, Performances & Touring[edit]
In 2009 Kenan Bell was an opening act on De La Soul's 20th anniversary tour for 3 Feet High & Rising.[12] That year also saw other shows with Prince Paul and Del the Funky Homosapien.[13]
2010 saw a tour with RJD2.[14]
In 2011 Kenan Bell was a part of Vibe's "Respect The West" show at SXSW with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt & Warren G.[15] They also played the 2011 edition of the Eagle Rock Music Festival.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "About | kenanbell.com". Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ New band of the day - No 414: Kenan Bell | Music | guardian.co.uk
- ^ a b Kenan Bell | Bothering | Impose Magazine
- ^ Sonata Cantata Official Website
- ^ vans shoes
- ^ Kenan Bell has a little bit of ‘Good News’ for you
- ^ "NBA 2K10 Soundtrack Listing - Xbox". Archived from the original on 2011-12-08. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ Kenan Bell – Discover music, concerts, stats, & pictures at Last.fm
- ^ Kenan Bell Releases ‘Hip Hop R.I.P.’ Mixtape | URB.COM
- ^ Kenan Bell – 31 Flavors (First Four Instalments) « HipHopFiend
- ^ "ALARM Press Album Download: Kenan Bell's Summer Solstice Vol. 3". Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ De La Soul (& DMC) played Nokia, Prince Paul DJing Pool Party Sunday (w/ Del da Funky Homosapien, Kenan Bell, others)
- ^ Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Gravy Train!!!!, Kenan Bell, DD/MM/YYYY & Prince Paul @ Williamsburg Waterfront - pics
- ^ "On the Road with Kenan Bell, continued | URB.COM". Archived from the original on 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
- ^ Warren G And Snoop Dogg Remember Nate Dogg At SXSW