Kranium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kranium
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Kranium performing at Reggae Geel in 2022
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| Birth name | Kemar Donaldson |
| Born | 12 August 1993 Montego Bay, Jamaica |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Atlantic |
Kemar Donaldson (born on August 12, 1993), known as Kranium, is a singer from Jamaica. He is famous for his 2013 hit song "Nobody Has to Know." This song made him known around the world. It also led him to sign with the big music company, Atlantic Records.
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About Kranium
Kemar Donaldson was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica. His uncle is the musician Screwdriver. In 2005, Kranium moved to Miami, Florida. Just one year later, he moved to New York City.
Kranium's Music Journey
Kranium started his music career by performing in New York City and nearby areas. He opened shows for other well-known artists. These included Gyptian, Serani, I-Octane, and Tarrus Riley.
"Nobody Has to Know"
His song, "Nobody Has to Know," became very popular. It was played on radio stations in New York City, like Hot 97. By 2015, the song had sold over 39,000 copies. It also reached number 32 on the Reggae Digital Song Sales chart. Kranium has worked with many music producers. Some of them are Tony Kelly, TJ Records, and Cash Flow.
Albums and EPs
After joining Atlantic Records, Kranium released his first album, Rumors, in 2015. His second album, Midnight Sparks, came out in 2019. He also released two EPs (shorter albums). The first EP was called Toxic in 2021. The second EP, In Too Deep, was released in 2022.
In May 2020, Kranium was chosen as a Spotify RADAR artist. This program helps new and rising musicians get noticed. He was featured alongside Fahda Romie and Shenseea. In March 2023, Kranium announced that he was no longer working with Atlantic Records.
Kranium's Music
Kranium has released several albums and many popular songs.
Albums
- Rumors (2015)
- Midnight Sparks (2019)
Popular Songs
- "Nobody Has to Know"
- "Can't Believe" (with Ty Dolla Sign, featuring WizKid)
- "Risky (Refix)" (with Davido)
- "Gal Policy (Remix)" (featuring Tiwa Savage)
See also
In Spanish: Kranium para niños
