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| name = Kwamé
| name = Kwame
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| caption = Holland at a panel on hip hop and comics at the 2014 [[New York Comic Con]]
| caption = Holland at a panel on hip hop and comics at the 2014 [[New York Comic Con]]
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Kwamé Holland
| birth_name = Kwame Holland
| origin = [[East Elmhurst, Queens]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S
| origin = [[East Elmhurst, Queens]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S
| birth_date = 3/28/1973
| birth_date = 3/28/1973
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'''Kwamé Holland''' (born 1973) is an American [[rapping|rapper]] and [[record producer]] from [[Queens, New York]]. Originally starting out as a rapper in the late 1980's, Holland later sought greater success with behind the scenes work as a producer.
'''Kwame Holland''' (born 1973) is an American [[rapping|rapper]] and [[record producer]] from [[Queens, New York]]. Originally starting out as a rapper in the late 1980's, Holland later sought greater success with behind the scenes work as a producer.


==Biography==
==Biography==
In 1989, aged 16, Kwamé released his debut album, ''[[Kwamé the Boy Genius: Featuring a New Beginning]]'', which he also produced with the aid of [[Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor]]. The 'A New Beginning' of the title refers to his backing band, which was unusual amongst emcees of the time. The album spawned the singles "The Man We All Know and Love" and "The Rhythm." The accompanying [[music videos]] featured a [[polka-dot]] [[Motif (art)|motif]] in the costumes and [[production design]]. This was to become Kwamé's [[trademark]] and a [[hip hop fashion]] trend, as fans of his began wearing polka-dotted clothing.<ref name="mtv">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1492009/20041007/story.jhtml|title=Lloyd Banks, Eminem Help Kwame Set The Polka Dots 'On Fire'|author=Hall, Rashaun|publisher=[[MTV.com]]|date=2004-10-07|accessdate=2009-07-10}}</ref><ref name="express">{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/lifestylefashion/archive/2007/07/20/18293163.aspx|title=Express Yourself: The Genius Of Kwamé|author=The Fly Guy|publisher=[[AllHipHop]]|date=2007-07-20|accessdate=2009-07-10}}</ref>
In 1989, aged 16, Kwame released his debut album, ''[[Kwamé the Boy Genius: Featuring a New Beginning]]'', which he also produced with the aid of [[Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor]]. The 'A New Beginning' of the title refers to his backing band, which was unusual amongst emcees of the time. The album spawned the singles "The Man We All Know and Love" and "The Rhythm." The accompanying [[music videos]] featured a [[polka-dot]] [[Motif (art)|motif]] in the costumes and [[production design]]. This was to become Kwamé's [[trademark]] and a [[hip hop fashion]] trend, as fans of his began wearing polka-dotted clothing.<ref name="mtv">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1492009/20041007/story.jhtml|title=Lloyd Banks, Eminem Help Kwame Set The Polka Dots 'On Fire'|author=Hall, Rashaun|publisher=[[MTV.com]]|date=2004-10-07|accessdate=2009-07-10}}</ref><ref name="express">{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/lifestylefashion/archive/2007/07/20/18293163.aspx|title=Express Yourself: The Genius Of Kwamé|author=The Fly Guy|publisher=[[AllHipHop]]|date=2007-07-20|accessdate=2009-07-10}}</ref>
In 1990, Kwamé released his second album ''A Day in the Life: a Pokadelick Adventure'', a [[concept album]] about a [[Day in the life (genre)|day in the life of]] a [[high school]] student. The album spawned the hit singles "Oneovdabigboiz" and "Ownlee Eue.",<ref name="mtv"/> the latter of which was a contribution to the [[new jack swing]] genre.
In 1990, Kwamé released his second album ''A Day in the Life: a Pokadelick Adventure'', a [[concept album]] about a [[Day in the life (genre)|day in the life of]] a [[high school]] student. The album spawned the hit singles "Oneovdabigboiz" and "Ownlee Eue.",<ref name="mtv"/> the latter of which was a contribution to the [[new jack swing]] genre.


In 1992, aged 18, he released his third album, ''Nastee''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nastee - Kwamé & A New Beginning |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/nastee-mw0000611925 |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=27 October 2018}}</ref> This album marked a departure for him, discarding the polka-dots and writing more sexually charged lyrics, in contrast to his previously playful, [[intellectual]] persona. The title track was a minor hit but the album quickly fell from the charts.<ref name="nobody">{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2004/07/07/18133024.aspx|title=Kwame: Nobody’s Laughing|author=Paine|publisher=[[AllHipHop.com]]|date=2004-07-07|accessdate=2008-05-05}}</ref> His fourth album, 1994's ''Incognito'' failed to chart.<ref name="mtv"/><ref name="nobody"/>
In 1992, aged 18, he released his third album, ''Nastee''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nastee - Kwamé & A New Beginning |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/nastee-mw0000611925 |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=27 October 2018}}</ref> This album marked a departure for him, discarding the polka-dots and writing more sexually charged lyrics, in contrast to his previously playful, [[intellectual]] persona. The title track was a minor hit but the album quickly fell from the charts.<ref name="nobody">{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2004/07/07/18133024.aspx|title=Kwame: Nobody’s Laughing|author=Paine|publisher=[[AllHipHop.com]]|date=2004-07-07|accessdate=2008-05-05}}</ref> His fourth album, 1994's ''Incognito'' failed to chart.<ref name="mtv"/><ref name="nobody"/>


In 2000, Kwamé reemerged as a [[music producer]], sometimes working under the name K-1 Million. He has produced for many artists, such as [[LL Cool J]], [[Mary J. Blige]], [[Keyshia Cole]], [[Missy Elliott]], and [[Christina Aguilera]]. In 2004, he had a major success as the co-producer (with [[Eminem]]) of [[Lloyd Banks]]' smash hit song "[[On Fire (Lloyd Banks song)|On Fire]]."<ref name="mtv"/> In 2005, he had more success with co-writing and co-producing [[Tweet (singer)|Tweet]]'s single "[[Turn da Lights Off]] and [[Will Smith]]'s single "[[Switch (Will Smith song)|Switch]]".<ref name="mtv"/> As a producer, Kwamé has sold over 30 million records.
In 2000, Kwame reemerged as a [[music producer]], sometimes working under the name K-1 Million. He has produced for many artists, such as [[LL Cool J]], [[Mary J. Blige]], [[Keyshia Cole]], [[Missy Elliott]], and [[Christina Aguilera]]. In 2004, he had a major success as the co-producer (with [[Eminem]]) of [[Lloyd Banks]]' smash hit song "[[On Fire (Lloyd Banks song)|On Fire]]."<ref name="mtv"/> In 2005, he had more success with co-writing and co-producing [[Tweet (singer)|Tweet]]'s single "[[Turn da Lights Off]] and [[Will Smith]]'s single "[[Switch (Will Smith song)|Switch]]".<ref name="mtv"/> As a producer, Kwame has sold over 30 million records.


In 2012, Kwamé teamed up with [[Vin Diesel]] to help score his web series ''The Ropes''. He also formed the boutique label Make Noise, with signees including Beyond Belief, and released an instrumental album, ''Break Beat Diaries''.
In 2012, Kwame teamed up with [[Vin Diesel]] to help score his web series ''The Ropes''. He also formed the boutique label Make Noise, with signees including Beyond Belief, and released an instrumental album, ''Break Beat Diaries''.


Kwamé has also written scores and original music for film and TV., including ''[[Drumline (film)|Drumline]]'', ''Step Up 1 & 2'', ''Stomp the Yard'', ''Freedom Writers'', ''The Comebacks'', ''Coach Carter'', and ''Fantastic Four'' and recently produced [[Vivian Green]]'s fifth album ''Vivid''. He has also joined the hip hop group the Alumni, alongside [[Chubb Rock]], [[Dana Dane]], [[Special Ed]], and [[Monie Love]].
Kwame has also written scores and original music for film and TV., including ''[[Drumline (film)|Drumline]]'', ''Step Up 1 & 2'', ''Stomp the Yard'', ''Freedom Writers'', ''The Comebacks'', ''Coach Carter'', and ''Fantastic Four'' and recently produced [[Vivian Green]]'s fifth album ''Vivid''. He has also joined the hip hop group the Alumni, alongside [[Chubb Rock]], [[Dana Dane]], [[Special Ed]], and [[Monie Love]].


In 2015, Kwamé formed Make Noise Recordings. Distributed by Caroline / Capitol records, Kwamé signed R&B singer-songwriter [[Vivian Green]]. Make Noise released Vivian's 5th album [[Vivid (Vivian Green album)|Vivid]] produced entirely by Kwamé. Also garnered a top 2 R&B hit "Get Right Back To My Baby" & top 15 R&B Hit "Grown Folks Music (Work)" .
In 2015, Kwame formed Make Noise Recordings. Distributed by Caroline / Capitol records, Kwamé signed R&B singer-songwriter [[Vivian Green]]. Make Noise released Vivian's 5th album [[Vivid (Vivian Green album)|Vivid]] produced entirely by Kwamé. Also garnered a top 2 R&B hit "Get Right Back To My Baby" & top 15 R&B Hit "Grown Folks Music (Work)" .


In 2016 [[TV One (U.S. TV network)|TV One]] aired an episode of [[Unsung (TV series)|Unsung]] featuring Kwamé and unlike any other artist in the shows history, Kwamé scored all the music for his episode.
In 2016 [[TV One (U.S. TV network)|TV One]] aired an episode of [[Unsung (TV series)|Unsung]] featuring Kwamé and unlike any other artist in the shows history, Kwamé scored all the music for his episode.

Revision as of 10:20, 20 April 2020

For Australian rapper, see Kwame (Australian rapper).
For other uses, see Kwame (disambiguation).
Kwame
Birth nameKwame Holland
Also known as
  • K-1 Million
  • K1 Mil
Born3/28/1973
OriginEast Elmhurst, Queens, New York, U.S
Genres
Occupation(s)
Record producer
Years active1988–1994, 2001–present
Labels

Kwame Holland (born 1973) is an American rapper and record producer from Queens, New York. Originally starting out as a rapper in the late 1980's, Holland later sought greater success with behind the scenes work as a producer.

Biography

In 1989, aged 16, Kwame released his debut album, Kwamé the Boy Genius: Featuring a New Beginning, which he also produced with the aid of Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor. The 'A New Beginning' of the title refers to his backing band, which was unusual amongst emcees of the time. The album spawned the singles "The Man We All Know and Love" and "The Rhythm." The accompanying music videos featured a polka-dot motif in the costumes and production design. This was to become Kwamé's trademark and a hip hop fashion trend, as fans of his began wearing polka-dotted clothing.[1][2] In 1990, Kwamé released his second album A Day in the Life: a Pokadelick Adventure, a concept album about a day in the life of a high school student. The album spawned the hit singles "Oneovdabigboiz" and "Ownlee Eue.",[1] the latter of which was a contribution to the new jack swing genre.

In 1992, aged 18, he released his third album, Nastee.[3] This album marked a departure for him, discarding the polka-dots and writing more sexually charged lyrics, in contrast to his previously playful, intellectual persona. The title track was a minor hit but the album quickly fell from the charts.[4] His fourth album, 1994's Incognito failed to chart.[1][4]

In 2000, Kwame reemerged as a music producer, sometimes working under the name K-1 Million. He has produced for many artists, such as LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Missy Elliott, and Christina Aguilera. In 2004, he had a major success as the co-producer (with Eminem) of Lloyd Banks' smash hit song "On Fire."[1] In 2005, he had more success with co-writing and co-producing Tweet's single "Turn da Lights Off and Will Smith's single "Switch".[1] As a producer, Kwame has sold over 30 million records.

In 2012, Kwame teamed up with Vin Diesel to help score his web series The Ropes. He also formed the boutique label Make Noise, with signees including Beyond Belief, and released an instrumental album, Break Beat Diaries.

Kwame has also written scores and original music for film and TV., including Drumline, Step Up 1 & 2, Stomp the Yard, Freedom Writers, The Comebacks, Coach Carter, and Fantastic Four and recently produced Vivian Green's fifth album Vivid. He has also joined the hip hop group the Alumni, alongside Chubb Rock, Dana Dane, Special Ed, and Monie Love.

In 2015, Kwame formed Make Noise Recordings. Distributed by Caroline / Capitol records, Kwamé signed R&B singer-songwriter Vivian Green. Make Noise released Vivian's 5th album Vivid produced entirely by Kwamé. Also garnered a top 2 R&B hit "Get Right Back To My Baby" & top 15 R&B Hit "Grown Folks Music (Work)" .

In 2016 TV One aired an episode of Unsung featuring Kwamé and unlike any other artist in the shows history, Kwamé scored all the music for his episode.

In 2017 Make Noise released Vivian Green's 6th Album VGVI reaching 38 on Billboards R&B albums chart . The single I don't Know reached top 10 on Billboards adult R&B chart.

In 2018, Make Noise released "Vibes", the second single from VGVI. This reached #12 on Billboards Adult R&B charts

Personal life

Kwamé is a cousin of Vin Diesel, who danced in some of his early music videos.[5]

Discography (as artist)

Albums

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
US Hot R&B US Hot Rap
1989 "The Man We All Know and Love" 33 2 Kwamé the Boy Genius featuring A New Beginning
"The Rhythm" 57 1
"U Gotz 2 Get Down" — 7
"Sweet Thang" — 20
1990 "Ownleeeue" 33 3 A Day in the Life: A Pokadelick Adventure
"Oneovdabigboiz" 40 3
1991 "Hai Love" 94 17
1992 "Nastee" 68 16 Nastee
"Can U Feel It" — —
1994 "? It Like" — 20 Incognito

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Hall, Rashaun (2004-10-07). "Lloyd Banks, Eminem Help Kwame Set The Polka Dots 'On Fire'". MTV.com. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
  2. ^ The Fly Guy (2007-07-20). "Express Yourself: The Genius Of Kwamé". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
  3. ^ "Nastee - Kwamé & A New Beginning". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  4. ^ a b Paine (2004-07-07). "Kwame: Nobody's Laughing". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
  5. ^ "In Tha Background: Kwame - Once dissed by Biggie... But Now?". HipHopDX.com. 2002-09-06. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012.

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