About KEZNAMDI

Our respective legacies live, breathe, and thrive through our lineages. Rather than leaving behind material totems and trinkets, we strive to impart wisdom, history, and memories on future generations. This notion is the embodiment and essence of Keznamdi. 

Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, internationally beloved artist Keznamdi’s familial roots grounded and inspired his career from a young age. Following in the footsteps of his parents who founded the iconic reggae group, Chakula, it’s no surprise that by the age of five he contributed to his first track “Mix A Color” in the Save the World children’s compilation. As a pre-teen, professional obligations brought the family to Tanzania, and shortly after, Ethiopia opening his eyes to the importance of a global upbringing filled with diverse creativity. 

As a young adult, a soccer scholarship to Saint Mary’s College brought him to the Bay Area where a career-ending injury served as the catalyst for him to fully immerse and perfect his craft as a musician. 

2013 marked the debut of his independent EP, Bridging the Gap ranking #1 on iTunes Top Reggae Albums Chart and the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart. From there, he humbly built a fan base with consistent performances around Jamaica, maintaining a prolific output in the process. He then joined forces with one of Jamaica’s most famous producers, Don Corleone for the song “Grade,” which continues to orchestrate excitement. 

During 2015, he made waves around the world by joining forces with ZHU and A-Trak on the hypnotic crossover hit “As Crazy As It Is,” which broke over 10 million Spotify streams. Co-written with Poo Bear [Justin Bieber, Sam Smith], the single “Champion” saw him deliver another reggae #1. The artist’s “Stoner’s Remix” series soared to peak popularity as “Herbs”—his take on Rihanna’s “Work” [feat. Drake]—received looks from Pitchfork and The Fader, igniting a tour throughout the Northern United States.