Yxng Bane facts for kids

Larry Cummings Kiala, known professionally as Yxng Bane (pronounced "young bane"), is a talented English rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is famous for his unique blend of hip hop, R&B, and afroswing music.

Early Life and Background

Larry Cummings Kiala grew up in Custom House, a busy area in East London. His mom is from Congo, and his dad is from Angola. Yxng Bane has five brothers and sisters. He went to Eastlea Community School in Canning Town and later studied at Palmers College in Grays, Essex. He is also a big fan of the football team Arsenal F.C..

Music Journey

Yxng Bane started his music career in 2016. He began by sharing his songs on SoundCloud, a popular music platform. In January 2016, he released his first collection of songs, called an EP (Extended Play), titled Full Moon.

A year later, in January 2017, Yxng Bane became even more well-known. He was featured on a special remix of the famous song "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran. Later that year, in June 2017, he was part of the hit song "Bestie" with rapper Yungen. This song was very popular and reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.

His Music Style

Yxng Bane gets his inspiration from many different artists. Some of his biggest influences include Michael Jackson, Drake, Future, and Wizkid.

He once explained his music style in an interview with Billboard magazine. He said that he doesn't really belong to just one type of music. He likes to express himself in different ways, whether he's rapping or singing. He believes his music is very diverse. For example, he made "Rihanna," which is a slow, afroswing song. But then he also made "Froze," which has a more intense trap or drill sound. This shows how he can create many different kinds of music!

Main Music Releases

Yxng Bane has released several mixtapes and EPs. Here are some of his notable projects:

• Full Moon (2016): This was his very first EP.
• Any Minute Now (2018): This was a collaborative mixtape he made with D-Block Europe. It reached number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Silver, meaning it sold a lot of copies!
• HBK (2018): This mixtape reached number 36 on the UK Albums Chart.
• Quarantime: The Lost Files (2020): This mixtape reached number 11 on the UK Albums Chart.

He has also released many popular singles, including:

• "Rihanna" (2017): This song was a big hit, reaching number 40 in the UK and becoming Platinum certified!
• "Vroom" (2018): Another Platinum-certified song that reached number 27 in the UK.
• "Answerphone" (2018): A song with Banx & Ranx and Ella Eyre that reached number 5 in the UK and was also Platinum certified.
• "Nice to Meet Ya" (2021): A collaboration with Wes Nelson that reached number 33 in the UK and was certified Silver.

Film and TV Appearances

Yxng Bane has also appeared in a few films:

• In 2018, he had a small appearance in the movie The Intent 2: The Come Up.
• Also in 2018, he starred as himself in HBK: The Prequel, which was a film related to his music.

Awards and Recognitions

Yxng Bane has been recognized for his talent:

• In 2017, he was nominated for "Best Song" for "Rihanna" and "Best Newcomer" at the MOBO Awards.
• In 2018, he was nominated for "Sound of 2018" by BBC and "Brand New For 2018" by MTV.
• He was also nominated for "Best Collaboration" at the NME Awards for his song "Bestie" with Yungen.