Kenan Bell facts for kids

Kenan Bell is a talented hip hop artist and teacher. He is from Los Angeles, CA. Kenan creates his music independently. His production team includes himself, Jason Burkhart, and Jon Siebels. Kenan Bell has released music through Jon Siebels's Sonata Contata record label. In 2012, he was chosen as a "Vans Custom Culture Ambassador." He shared this role with Cisco Adler and The Hold Steady.

Kenan Bell's Music Releases

Kenan Bell has released many songs and albums. His music often features interesting collaborations.

Early Singles and Mixtapes

In 2009, Kenan Bell released a single called "Good Day." It also included a B-side track, "T.G.I.F." This song featured the West Coast artist Aceyalone. They even performed it together at the SXSW festival.

That same year, Kenan Bell put out a mixtape titled "Good News The Mixtape." This mixtape had remixes of songs by famous artists. These included Pink Floyd, Duran Duran, and Neil Diamond.

Featured in Video Games

Kenan Bell's 2010 single "Like This" became very popular. It was featured in the NBA 2K10 video game. This helped his music reach a wider audience.

Debut Album and More Music

His first full-length album was "Until the Future." It came out on March 30, 2010. The album featured vocals from Martha Davis. She is the lead singer of the new wave band, The Motels.

Later in 2010, he released another mixtape called "Hip Hop R.I.P." This mixtape used beats from legendary hip hop groups. These included Gangstarr and Run DMC. People said he was "breathing new life into these gems of hip hop history."

In December 2010, Kenan Bell released an EP called "Planes, Trains And Automobiles." An EP is a shorter music collection than an album. In January 2011, he released "31 Flavors." This was a unique project with 31 songs, one for each day of the month. Later in 2011, he released "Summer Solstice." This was a three-volume mixtape celebrating the season.

Recent Music Projects

After a few years without new music, Kenan Bell returned in 2018. He released three EPs under the name The Greater Good. Since then, he has regularly put out new singles. In 2020, he released another EP called Cellular Theory.

Live Performances and Tours

Kenan Bell has performed with many well-known artists. He has also toured across the country.

Opening for Famous Artists

In 2009, Kenan Bell was an opening act for De La Soul. This was during their 20th-anniversary tour for their album 3 Feet High & Rising. That year, he also performed shows with Prince Paul and Del the Funky Homosapien.

Touring and Festival Appearances

In 2010, Kenan Bell went on tour with the artist RJD2.

In 2011, Kenan Bell was part of Vibe magazine's "Respect The West" show. This event took place at SXSW. He performed alongside famous artists like Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Warren G. Kenan Bell also played at the 2011 Eagle Rock Music Festival.