Kia Shine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kia Shine
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Kia Shine in 2023
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| Also known as | Nakia Shine, Kinfolk Jones, Kinfolk Kia Shine |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Associated acts | Kingpin Skinny ..., Yo Gotti |
Kia Shine is an American artist from Memphis, Tennessee. He is known as a rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He became famous for his first song, "Krispy." This song was the main single from his first album, Due Season, which was released in 2007.
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Kia Shine's Music Journey
Kia Shine started making music in 1998. He is from Memphis, Tennessee, a city known for its rich music history. He works in the hip hop genre. This means his music often includes rapping, rhythmic beats, and sometimes singing.
His First Big Song: "Krispy"
In 2006, Kia Shine was a host on a TV show called Rap City on BET. This helped people learn about him. His first official song, called a single, was "Krispy". This song became quite popular. It reached number 66 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also went to number 24 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart.
The Album Due Season
After the success of "Krispy," Kia Shine released his first major album. It was called Due Season. Universal Records released this album on July 31, 2007. Later, a new version of "Krispy" was made. This new version, called a remix, featured many other famous rappers. Some of these artists included E-40, Jim Jones, Swizz Beatz, and LL Cool J.
Kia Shine's Discography
A discography is a list of all the music an artist has released. This includes albums, EPs, mixtapes, and singles.
Studio Albums
Studio albums are usually full-length music collections. They are recorded in a professional studio.
- 2007: Due Season
EPs and Mixtapes
EPs (Extended Plays) are shorter than albums. They usually have a few songs. Mixtapes are often collections of songs released for free. They can include new music or remixes.
- 2008: The Kush - EP
- 2009: Checkin' My Fresh - EP
- 2010: Dreads - EP
- 2009: 2000Shine (Mixtape)
- 2010: The Alarm Clock Theory (Mixtape)
- 2011: Memphis Beat (Mixtape)
Singles
Singles are individual songs released on their own. They are often used to promote an upcoming album.
