Kelly KK On Her Journey From Jamaica, Working With Valiant & The Toronto Dancehall Scene | Ep. 8
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On Episode 8 of ‘Tia Told Me,’ your girl Tia Taylorrr sits down with the bold, sexy, and fun dancehall artist on the rise, Kelly KK!
Straight out of London, Ontario by way of Jamaica, Kelly gets real about her journey. We chop it up about the culture shock of moving to Canada , the challenges of being a woman in the dancehall industry , and the “almost quit” moment that tested her resolve. Plus, she shares how she linked up with big names like Valiant for their track “Nobody Else” and her recent hit “Threesome” with Hot Frass.
From her creative process in the studio to running her own skincare business, Kelly KK is a force to be reckoned with. Tune in to hear her advice for upcoming artists , her thoughts on the Toronto dancehall scene , and what big surprises she has in store.
Hosted by Tia Taylor, live from the GTV network.
Follow Kelly KK:
• Instagram: @kellykk_muzik
• YouTube: @kellykkvevo1034
• TikTok: kellykkmusic
• Music is available on all streaming platforms.
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• Host: Tia Taylor (@tiataylorrr)
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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:08 – Who is Kelly KK?
01:50 – Moving from Jamaica to London, Ontario & The Culture Shock
03:11 – Why She Chose Dancehall Music
04:27 – The Moment She Started Taking Music Seriously
05:12 – How Jamaican Culture Shaped Her as an Artist and Woman
07:06 – The Biggest Misunderstandings About Women in Dancehall
09:14 – Her “I Almost Quit” Moment
11:33 – Experiencing Gatekeeping in the Music Industry
13:45 – How Women Should Carry Themselves in Studio Sessions
15:40 – Kelly KK’s Other Career: Skincare Business
18:12 – The Story Behind Her “Nobody Else” Feature with Valiant
19:27 – Breaking Down Her New Song “Threesome” with Hot Frass
23:25 – What Music is Coming Next?
24:04 – Her Creative Process in the Studio
29:23 – Off The Record: Love Language, Toxicity & Turn Ons
35:05 – Her Dream Collaboration if She Had 24 Hours to Live
37:32 – This or That: Dancehall Edition
46:27 – Her Honest Opinion on Toronto’s Dancehall Scene
47:07 – Advice for Up & Coming Female Artists
53:03 – Where To Find & Stream Kelly KK’s Music
53:46 – Outro