
Fly or Die KELZ
KELZ released his debut album The Main Event at age 16. In 2007 a more mature KELZ reentered the music scene with the release of the single "Ye Ain't Bout Dat". The "Ye Ain't Bout Dat single" did very well for KELZ and debuted on the Billboard Music Charts on September 8, 2007 at #21 on the Hot 100 Hot sigles sales chart, and #89 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart. The "Ye Ain't Bout Dat" single continued to climb the charts on Oct 6, 2007 the song peaked at # 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart, ironically the song crossed over and landed at #7 on the Hot Pop Sales Chart. The success of the "Ye Aint Bout Dat" single lead the Kelz's first national retail tour exclusively through the FYE retail music chain. The "Ye Ain't Bout Dat" music video features guest appearances by Raz B (formerly of B2K), rappers Dollah Jones and Tone Tone, and crooner Trey Songz. Signed to No Tyze Entertainment KELZ is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on his 2nd project "ADHD".
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
KELZ released his debut album The Main Event at age 16. In 2007 a more mature KELZ reentered the music scene with the release of the single "Ye Ain't Bout Dat". The "Ye Ain't Bout Dat single" did very well for KELZ and debuted on the Billboard Music Charts on September 8, 2007 at #21 on the Hot 100 Hot sigles sales chart, and #89 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart. The "Ye Ain't Bout Dat" single continued to climb the charts on Oct 6, 2007 the song peaked at # 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart, ironically the song crossed over and landed at #7 on the Hot Pop Sales Chart. The success of the "Ye Aint Bout Dat" single lead the Kelz's first national retail tour exclusively through the FYE retail music chain. The "Ye Ain't Bout Dat" music video features guest appearances by Raz B (formerly of B2K), rappers Dollah Jones and Tone Tone, and crooner Trey Songz. Signed to No Tyze Entertainment KELZ is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on his 2nd project "ADHD".
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I have toured the country as a headline act on the "Black Out" tour. I love performing live, there is nothing like it
Your musical influences
My hip hop influences are TI, Kanye West, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, and LL Cool J