After releasing the audio for ‘Heat’, KJ Spio alongside fellow hit-maker’s KiDi and Stalk Ashley have now dropped the visuals. Filmed in Jamaica (before Hurricane Melissa with a message supporting the people and communities affected) where rising artist Stalk Ashely is from. It not only shows the vibrancy of the island, but also the three artists’ chemistry.
A true tastemaker within British music, KJ Spio is one of the few names seamlessly integrating two cultures and worlds together. Best known for his DJ Khaled-like status, he’s returned with the ultimate sultry anthem, “Heat”. Fresh off the release of “Emiko” with Oxlade, KJ Spio houses a boast-worthy discography with features from Gyakie, Konshens, Sarkodie, Ambré, Harmonize, Libianca, and many more.
Harnessed with a hip-moving production from Crumz[Krept & Konan, Tion Wanye, Swarmz, Tinie Tempah, Mr Eazi, Big Shaq], KiDi opens the track with his signature silky vocals and infectious melodies. Detailing a night of passion with a fellow love interest, KiDi’s artistry is swiftly complimented byStalk Ashley’s slick penmanship offering the woman’s perspective. Laced with buttery harmonies, “Heat” is the ultimate sultry anthem that instantly commands your attention. As we continue to embrace the summer months, KJ Spio re-iterates his trailblazing status with yet another irresistible spin.
When asked how the single came about KJ Spio stated, “KiDi and myself have been working on several records together in the studio in search of a new sound which fuses classic Ghana highlife music with R&B. Through the process we came up with a few records including ‘Heat’, I tried several vocalist’s on the feature but Stalk Ashley, someone I always wanted to work with, came up with the sweetest melodies and vocals.”
KJ Spio Bio
Acclaimed culturepreneur KJ Spio is a one-man mood enhancer – a musical multi-hyphenate devoted to upping the ambiance of whatever social situation you might find yourself in. “I’m all about creating a vibe that helps people have fun and enjoy themselves, whether they’re at a party or somewhere more intimate,” smiles the Ghana-born artist.
“Wait,” you might be wondering: “what’s a culturepreneur”? For Spio, the term reflects the ever-changing role he’s held down in the UK and African music industries for almost a decade now, pushing the culture forward in whatever new and exciting ways he can dream up. Sometimes, that has meant managing artists like late great British talent Cadet, whose single ‘Advice’ he helped become a platinum smash independently with over 250m streams. Other times, that has meant creative-directing and A&R for superstars like Ghanian icon Sarkodie, whose first ever virtual concert, performing at the country’s historic Independence Square, broke records for live streams. Genre doesn’t matter – only authenticity. “If it’s not progressive to the collective culture, I don’t do it,” insists the hitmaker, who began his journey in the music industry as road manager-turned-content creator for UK rap hero Big Narstie and hasn’t stopped hustling for the music scene he adores since.
KiDi Bio
Since shooting to fame as the winner of the 2015 edition of MTN Hit Maker (Ghana). KiDi, off-stage name, Dennis Nana Dwamena, has succeeded in carving a niche for himself with his smooth voice and charming persona. In 2015, he won the MTN Hit Maker competition and went on to be signed to the award-winning Ghanaian record label, Lynx Entertainment. He has since then relentlessly released timeless single after single; ‘Say You Love Me’, ‘Odo’, ‘Adiepena’, ‘Thunder’, and his 2020 smash hits ‘Say Cheese’ and ‘Enjoyment’ which led to him being included in BBC’s Ten African Music Stars to Look Out For in 2021.
KiDi has received several nominations for awards across and beyond Ghana. He won the ‘Highlife Song of the Year Award for ‘Odo’ at the 2018 Ghana Music Awards, ‘Male Vocalist of the Year’ at the 2019 Awards, ‘Album of the Year’ for his debut album ‘Sugar’ at the 2020 Awards and the 2020 ‘Artist of the Year’ at Ghana’s 3Music Awards. He also won 4 major awards at the 2021 Ghana Music Awards for Afrobeats Artist of the Year, ‘EP of the Year, Highlife Song of the Year for ‘Enjoyment’ and ‘Afrobeats Song of the Year for ‘Say Cheese’. He was crowned ‘Artist of the Year’ at the 2022 Ghana Music Awards and also picked up 4 other major awards alongside this.
He has also demonstrated his ability to to work with other artistes as he has picked up collaboration of the year two years in a row with songs like “Lomo Lomo” with Black Sherif and “Likor” with Stonebwoy
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