KB Killa Beats
KB in 2018
Born
Yahya Kaba

(1983-06-20) 20 June 1983
Lusaka
NationalityZambian
Other names
  • Killa Beats
  • KB
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • Songwriter
Years active2004–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Labels
  • K-Amy Studio[1]

Yahya Kaba (born June 20, 1983), known professionally as Killa Beats or just KB, is a Zambian hip hop record producer and songwriter.[2] KB is also the chief executive officer (CEO) of his own label imprint, K-Amy Studio.[1][3][4] His music career started in 2004 but his full recognition came in 2009 after the song Doubting for the singer Judy which featured P Jay. KB is also best known for his role as one of the judges on the MTN Music Scorer and Dreams Zambia. He was once co-host for Muvi TV's The Breakfast Show and was once a radio presenter for Rock FM.[5][6] He was also the National Treasurer for the Zambia Association of Musicians.[7]

Life and career

2004–2010: Early life and career beginnings

Yahya Kaba was born and raised in Lusaka to parents originally from Guinea. KB started his music career as a rapper in the 1990s, however his interest was switched to radio after he completed his grade school. He used to visit Digital X studios where his music interest grew.[6] KB started off as a Radio Presenter at Choice FM in 2004 and the following year he moved to QFM Radio until 2012.[5]

2009–present: K-Army and Professional career

In 2009 KB produced Judy's Supernatural Woman then produced Alpha Romeo's President album. In 2010 he produced Double Trouble Album that featured the late P Jay and B’flow. In 2013, KB produced the hit single "Cry of a Woman" for B’flow, "Kazizi ni Kazizi for Tyce. In 2015 he Produced his first album titled My Diary, a compilation of songs from different artists.[8] On 17 October 2018, his album Thankful was released.[9]

Discography

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result
2006 Q Fm Zambia Awards Best DJ Won[4]
2014 Zambia Music Awards Best producer Nominated
2016 Zambia Music Awards Best producer Nominated[6]
2017 Kwacha Music Awards Best producer Nominated
2018 Kwacha Music Awards Best producer Nominated

Personal life

KB is married to Patrica Changala and has 3 children.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "KB 'Thankful' for Killa Beats – Zambia Daily Mail". www.daily-mail.co.zm. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  2. ↑ admin2 (2 June 2018). "KLUB VEGAS ANNEX HOSTS K-ARMY 10 YEARS TONIGHT". Daily Nation. Retrieved 11 January 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ "K-Army | ZC Teens". Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  4. 1 2 "KB Biography". Zambianplay. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  5. 1 2 "KB Biography | kb yahya". MyBioHub. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  6. 1 2 3 "The Man Behind The Killa Beats". Mvesesani. 2 April 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  7. ↑ "Yahya Kaba "KB" has Also Resigned from Zambia Association of Musicians". Zambian Music Blog. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  8. ↑ staff (1 October 2017). "Zambia : Killa Beats teams up with Camstar, Shimasta, Cleo Ice Queen, Slapdee & Neo for "My Diary 5"". LusakaTimes.com. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  9. 1 2 "KB changes forthcoming album title, "Thankful" Set to drop in October". Zambian Music Blog. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  10. ↑ staff (2 June 2015). "Zambia : Killa Beats Presents ""My Diary"". LusakaTimes.com. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
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