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Singer-songwriter K'Coneil was born in Jamaica and migrated to the United States on a college scholarship.[1] His music is a fusion of reggae, pop and r&b that he calls "Genre Fluid."[2]
He gained popularity with the release of singles like "Light Skin Love"[3] produced by Sean 'Seanizzle' Reid.
In 2016, K'Coneil released his debut EP titled "Love/Lust"[4] who charted on billboard, and top 10 reggae iTunes chart.[5] The EP delivered hit singles like "Hot Like You,"[6] "Feel So Right,"[7] and "Loving You Right."
In 2016, he teamed up with Canadian recording artist Kreesha Turner on the single "Love How You Whine"[8] produced by Grammy award producer Troyton Rami.[9] The 2 performed the single at the 2016 Canadian CUT Hip Hop Awards in Toronto, Canada.[10]
K'Coneil was described as a blend of Sean Paul and Usher[11] and after his first Jamaican promo tour was called the next Jamaican breakthrough superstar.[12]
References
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- ^ "LargeUp Premiere: K'Coneil's "Love/Lust" EP". LargeUp. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "Jamaica Observer Limited". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "K' Coneil drops EP on Friday". jamaica-star.com. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ Jones, Samantha (2016-07-12). "K'Coneil "LOVE / LUST" EP Enters Billboard". The Tropixs. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "K'Coneil, Seanizzle drop Hot Like You". jamaica-star.com. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "WATCH THIS: K'Coneil "Feel So Right" Official Music Video PREMIERE • Boomshots". Boomshots. 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "K'Coneil scores collab with Kreesha Turner". jamaica-star.com. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "Troyton Rami". www.umusicpub.com. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "News & Events - Canadian Urban Television". www.canadianurbantelevision.com. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "Meet K'Coneil - 'A blend of Sean Paul and Usher'". Genesis Radio Birmingham. 2017-05-13. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "Billboard Recording Artist K'Coneil Elated & Humbled after Successful Jamaica Promo Tour". Dancehall Reggae World. Retrieved 2019-10-15.