Kesi (rapper) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kesi
Kesi at Kolding kulturnat (19 July 2009)
Background information
Birth name	Oliver Kesi Chambuso
Also known as	Kesi
Born	(1992-09-07) 7 September 1992 (age 32) Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres	Hip hop pop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2010–present
Labels	disco:wax Uropa / MXIII Universal Records Denmark

Oliver Kesi Chambuso (born on September 7, 1992), known as Kesi, is a Danish rapper and songwriter. He became famous for his unique style of hip hop music.

Kesi started his music journey by sharing his songs on YouTube. He began in a music style called grime, which is a type of electronic music with rapping. He also worked with other artists like Kidd and Gilli.

Besides his solo work, Kesi was part of a hip hop group called BOC. This name stands for "Bars of Crack" or "Bombs Over Copenhagen." The group was based in Nørrebro, a part of Copenhagen.

Kesi's first song, "Byen Sover," became very popular online. This success led to many concerts and caught the attention of big record companies. When he was just 18 years old, Kesi signed a contract with Universal Records in July 2011.

Kesi's Music Career

Early Success and First Albums

In August 2011, Kesi released his first official song, "Slem dreng." This song made him very well-known and he even appeared on Danish TV. Kesi performed at big music events like Roskilde Festival and Copenhagen Distortion.

His next songs, "Født I Dag" and "Ku godt," were also very popular. His first album, Bomber Over Centrum, came out in February 2012. He then released more albums: Ung hertug in 2013 and Barn af Byen in 2015.

Focus on Hit Singles

After 2015, Kesi spent several years releasing many successful singles. Songs like "Følelsen," "Ligesom mig," "Kom over," "Su casa" (with Gilli), and "X" all reached the top of the Danish music charts between 2017 and 2019.

After a five-year break from releasing full albums, Kesi released his fourth studio album, BO4L, in 2020. He continues to release new music and collaborate with other artists.

Kesi's Albums and EPs

Kesi has released several albums and EPs (Extended Plays) throughout his career. Many of these have been very popular in Denmark.

• Bomber over centrum (2012)
• Ung hertug (2013)
• Barn af byen (2015)
• BO4L (2020)
• Mere End Musik (2021) - with Benny Jamz and Gilli
• 30 somre (2022)
• Tillykke (2023)
• FOMO 88.8 FM (2024)

He has also released two EPs:

• 888 (2019)
• 72 timer (2020) - with Icekiid

Popular Songs and Collaborations

Kesi at Kolding kulturnat (21 August 2015)

Kesi is known for many hit singles that have topped the charts. He often works with other artists, which are called collaborations. Some of his most popular songs include:

• "Slem Dreng" (2011)
• "Ku godt" (2012)
• "Søvnløs" (2014)
• "Følelsen" (2017)
• "Kom Over" (2018)
• "Su casa" (2018) - featuring Gilli
• "X" (2019)
• "Tilbage" (2020) - featuring Hennedub
• "Blå Himmel" (2020) - featuring Hans Philip
• "Er Her" (2021) - with Artigeardit

Kesi has also been featured on songs by other artists, such as:

• "Kysset med Medina" by Hedegaard (2013)
• "Adios" by Gilli (2016)
• "Tjep" by Benny Jamz (2018)