Krept and Konan

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Krept and Konan
Origin South East London, England
Genres British hip hop, Rap
Occupations
Instruments Singing, rapping
Years active 2009-present
Labels Virgin EMI Records
Associated acts Chip (rapper), Tinie Tempah, French Montana, Lethal Bizzle, Giggs, Wretch 32, Wiley
Members Casyo "Krept" Johnson
Karl "Konan" Wilson

Krept and Konan is an English hip hop duo from South East London, consisting of Casyo "Krept" Johnson, born (1990-02-04) 4 February 1990 and Karl "Konan" Wilson, born (1989-09-03) 3 September 1989. Their debut album Young Kingz was released on 02 September 2013.[1] The duo are known for making an impact on the UK underground scene with their music, punch lines and metaphors.[2] As of 23 October 2013, Krept and Konan signed a record deal with Virgin EMI Records.[3]

Biography

2008–2010:Formation & Tsunami

In 2008, Krept and Konan met and formed a friendship, and in 2009 became a musical duo and started to take music seriously.[4] Shortly after the formation, in 2010 the duo released their very first mixtape titled Redrum featuring collaborations from london underground rappers from Jadajazz, Killa Ki, Fret Deezy, Snap and many more.[5]

2010:Tsunami

In 2010 the rap duo released their second mixtape titled Tsunami featuring several mainstream artists including Ghetts, Giggs, Scorcher and Wretch 32. The mixtape was relatively well received with 2,000 copies sold and an estimate of 60,000 illegal downloads.[6]

2011-Present: Young Kingz & career beginning

In 2011, they released a cover of Jay-Z's and Kanye West's "Otis" which helped them rise to fame. The video reached five million views in its first five days of being uploaded to YouTube. However, with much pressure received from Jay-Z's legal team the video was removed from the duo's profile. Undeterred by the controversy, they released a cover of Drake and Lil Wayne's "The Motto", launched their own clothing line called Play Dirty and early into 2012 were invited to join the British rapper Skepta on his tour in the UK.[7] They appeared on Tinie Tempah's 2011 mixtape Happy Birthday and in 2013 they released their first album Young Kingz, with features from Chip, Tinie Tempah, G FrSH, Giggs (rapper), George the Poet, Yungen, Ari, Yana Toma, Fekky, Siah and Anthony Thomas. The album's promotional single "Don't Waste My Time" rose to fame in the grime scene in January 2014, with notable artists such as French Montana, Wretch 32, Chip, G FrSH, Double S, Lady Leshurr, Yungen, Sneakbo MNEK, Dru Blu, Jacob Banks and Dot Rotten all contributing to remixes of the track. Tinie Tempah also freestyled over the beat on Charlie Sloth's Fire in the Booth.

Due to Young Kingz's success, Krept and Konan were signed to record label Virgin EMI.

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Young Kingz
  • Release date: 2 September 2013
  • Label: Play Dirty Limited
  • Formats: Digital download

Mixtapes

Title Details
Red Rum
  • Release date: 2009
  • Formats: Digital download
Tsunami
  • Release date: 2010
  • Formats: Digital download

Tours

Awards

Krept and Konan have received six awards for their work in music, including Best UK Newcomer at the 2013 MOBO Awards.

Year Award Category Result
2011 Official Mixtape Awards Best Mixtape 2010 Won
2012 Official Mixtape Awards Best Video 2011 ("Otis remix") Won
2012 NXG Awards Best Video ("Otis remix") Won
2012 NXG Awards Breakthrough Act[11] Won
2013 UMA's Best Album Nominated
2013 UMA's Best Group Won
2013 UMA's Best Hip Hop Act[12] Won
2013 MOBO Awards Best UK Newcomer Won
2013 BBC 1Xtra's Mixtape Awards Best Group Won
2013 BBC 1Xtra's Mixtape Awards Best Mixtape[13] Won

References

  1. ↑ Pharaoh, Samson. "Congratulations Pour In As Krept And Konan Mixtape Enters Official UK Album Charts Top 20". Retrieved 12 January 2014. 
  2. ↑ Daily, Grime. "BIOGRAPHY". Retrieved 25 January 2014. 
  3. ↑ Etaghene, Valentina. "Congratulations To Krept and Konan Winners of 'Best Newcomer' For Signing A Record Deal With Virgin EMI website". Retrieved 12 January 2014. 
  4. ↑ Hill, Dexter. "Biography website". Retrieved 12 January 2014. 
  5. ↑ Recordshop, UK. "Krept & Konan - Redrum Volume 1 website". Retrieved 24 January 2014. 
  6. ↑ Collins, Hattie. "Krept and Konan: the secrets of Young Kingz success website". Retrieved 12 January 2014. 
  7. ↑ Collins, Hattie. "Krept and Konan: the secrets of Young Kingz success website". Retrieved 12 January 2014. 
  8. ↑ Derebeyli, Melek. "Skepta ‘The Wedding Bells’ Tour – Review website". Retrieved 12 January 2014. 
  9. ↑ Blaquiere, Simon. "Krept and Konan to tour with Devlin in November". Retrieved 12 January 2014. 
  10. ↑ Khan, Maz. "REVIEW: KREPT & KONAN LIVE IN LONDON website". Retrieved 12 January 2014. 
  11. ↑ Online, NXG. "NXG Awards 2012 Winners website". Retrieved 17 January 2014. 
  12. ↑ Bailey, Elise. "The spittin’ duo Krept & Konan nominated for 3 UMA’s!". Retrieved 19 January 2014. 
  13. ↑ Semtex, DJ. "Semtex Presents 1Xtra's Mixtape Awards 2013 website". Retrieved 17 January 2014. 

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