Allan Kingdom

Allan Kingdom
Birth name Allan Kyariga[1]
Also known as King Kyariga, The Northern Gentleman, Peanut Butter Prince
Born (1994-01-06) January 6, 1994
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada[2]
Origin Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, record producer
Years active 2011–present
Associated acts Thestand4rd, Spooky Black, Bobby Raps, Psymun
Website allan-kingdom.com

Allan Kyariga (born January 6, 1994[3]), better known by his stage name Allan Kingdom, is a Canadian rapper and record producer based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[4] He is a member of Thestand4rd along with Spooky Black, Bobby Raps, and Psymun.[5] He was featured on Kanye West's single "All Day".[6]

Life and career

Allan Kingdom was born in Canada to a South African father and a Tanzanian mother.[7] In his youth, he moved to Wisconsin and eventually to Saint Paul, Minnesota.[8] He studied at Woodbury High School,[9] Creative Arts High School, and Minneapolis Institute of Production and Recording.[10] In earlier releases, he also used various aliases including King Kyariga, The Northern Gentleman, and Peanut Butter Prince.[11]

He was named "Best Hip Hop Artist of 2014" by City Pages.[12] He was listed on Complex's "25 New Rappers to Watch Out For in 2014".[13]

In 2016, he released Northern Lights, which featured guest appearances from Chronixx, Jared Evan, D.R.A.M., and Gloss Gang.[14]

Style and influences

Allan Kingdom has cited Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and Pharrell Williams as his biggest influences.[15]

Discography

Albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (February 25, 2015). "Kanye West taps St. Paul rapper Allan Kingdom for new single". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  2. ↑ Kameir, Rawiya (November 5, 2015). "Watch True North, An Allan Kingdom Documentary". The Fader. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Cecilia (January 9, 2016). "Allan Kingdom celebrates his birthday at the Fine Line". The Current. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  4. ↑ Jenkins, Brandon (March 5, 2015). "Everything You Need To Know About Allan Kingdom, the Artist Featured on Kanye West's "All Day"". Complex. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Cecilia (March 6, 2015). "Allan Kingdom 101: What to know about the St. Paul rapper attracting international attention". The Current. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  6. ↑ Nostro, Lauren (March 14, 2016). "Interview: Allan Kingdom Speaks on His "All Day" Feature and Working With Kanye West". Complex. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  7. ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (January 23, 2014). "First Ave's Best New Bands: He's a Kingdom unto himself". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  8. ↑ Simmons, Ted (December 6, 2013). "Allan Kingdom is Mastering His Domain". Mass Appeal. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  9. ↑ Boller, Jay (December 8, 2015). "Rapper Allan Kingdom leads pack of Minnesota Grammy Noms". City Pages. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  10. ↑ Fischer, Reed (January 29, 2014). "Allan Kingdom's ambitious hip-hop vision". City Pages. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  11. ↑ Siedow, Connor (February 19, 2015). "Allan Kingdom: Interview". The Show Last Night. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Best Hip-Hop Artist (2014) - Allan Kingdom". City Pages. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  13. ↑ Siber, Alex (August 2, 2014). "25 New Rappers to Watch Out For In 2014 - Allan Kingdom". Complex. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  14. ↑ Robertson, Darryl (January 7, 2016). "Allen Kingdom Releases His Long-Awaited Mixtape, 'Northern Lights' Feat. D.R.A.M, Jared Evan and More". Vibe. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  15. ↑ Marrack, Peter (January 28, 2015). "Allan Kingdom: "Don't Sugarcoat Anything"". Green Label. Retrieved January 15, 2016.

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