Kenan Bell | |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Kenan Bell is an independent hip hop artist and teacher from Los Angeles, CA.[1][2] Kenan Bell's production team includes himself, Jason Burkhart and Jon Siebels.[3] Kenan Bell is associated with Jon Siebels's Sonata Contata record label, having releases there.[4]
In 2012 he became one of Vans's "Vans Custom Culture Ambassadors" with Cisco Adler and The Hold Steady.[5]
A 2009 single “Good Day” included B-side “T.G.I.F.” featuring West Coast pioneer Aceyalone, who has performed the track with Kenan Bell on occasion, included an appearance at SXSW.
A 2009 mixtape, "Good News The Mixtape" featured remixes of artists such as Pink Floyd, Duran Duran and Neil Diamond.[6]
His 2010 single, "Like This" was featured in the NBA 2K10 video game.[7]
His full length debut, “Until the Future” was released on March 30, 2010.[8] The record included vocal contributions from Martha Davis, vocalist of new wave band, The Motels.
Fall of 2010 saw the release of "Hip Hop R.I.P" a mixtape built on the beats of fallen stars (Gangstarr, Run DMC among others) said to be "breathing new life into these gems of hip hop history"[9]
"Planes, Trains And Automobiles" Ep was released in December 2010.
January 2011 saw the release of "31 Flavors" a release comprising 31 songs, one for each day of the month.[10]
2011 brought the 3 volume mixtape, "Summer Solstice", a seasonal celebration.[11]
In 2009 Kenan Bell was an opening act on De La Soul's 20th anniversary tour for 3 Feet High & Rising.[12] That year also saw other shows with Prince Paul and Del the Funky Homosapien.[13]
2010 saw a tour with RJD2.[14]
In 2011 Kenan Bell was a part of Vibe's "Respect The West" show at SXSW with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt & Warren G.[15] They also played the 2011 edition of the Eagle Rock Music Festival.[3]