I AM KAYZ

First of all, let it be said that the man’s name is ice, yes fire is hot, but ice is not only cool but can run hot as well. One could clearly understand why anyone with first name Peter would place a stake on the last name of Kayz. As an influential in French hip-hop history his mission to encourage, promote and bring attention to the what belief in self can do is commendable. Having parents who loved him and nurtured his natural talents gave deep and cultural meaning to his life. Aligning with hip-hop as a purpose started for Kayz at a very young age. Influenced by Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, LeBron James and Chris Paul, it would stand to reason that a bloody young French kid with a love of hip music would help to form international ties with prominent artist from across the globe. His personal experiences give him the kind of depth and credibility that are major ingredients for the correct recipe to success. He is humanly authentic in every sense of the word. As a single father, which he describes as the deepest and most rewarding experience that he has ever had to date. He is often quick in his response about parenting, resources available to black men and leaving a legacy for his son. This life lesson, in particular, has helped him to develop a more heightened level of intuition and how it has taught him to fell vulnerable enough to open his heart. This kind of emotional intelligence is what led him to work and release tracks in 2023 with Swift Guad and Eech. When identifying his music, it could best be described as a unique blend of classic French lyricism, pan African rhythms, modern trap and electronic elements. While being signed to labels like Sony and PIAS his talented skills as a beatmaker, formidable songwriter and invaluable contribution to the music community were highly recognized. He holds a gold disc for his popular collaboration with major artists across French rap and international genres including Doc Gyne’co, Haftbefehl , and Congolese legend Werrason. A few of his notable tracks are, “Paname est triste”, “La Racette: “J-1” and “Mauvais Signal”. In addition to Kayz’s musical skills he host an acclaimed partnership with Airbnb, centered in the 18th Arrondissement (Montmartre/Goutte D’Or) in the heartland of French rap history. He guides tours for tourist and music lovers through the history of French hip-hop comparing US and French rap influences. Because of these in-depth tours local clubs and cafés like Combo have become a safe space to listen to good music. IG:IAMKAYZ