
Kharma Kazi
Kazi is a multi-talented artist, that can do it all. Coming Straight out of Brooklyn, Kazi has his own sound and brand of hip hop, he puts on an electric stage show, runs his own entertainment company and has started an powerful underground music movement in New York City. Kazi has won numerous awards, received major media recognition and has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment. Making a name for himself in music, film, television andstage, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Man Of Many Faces, KHARMA KAZI .
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Kharma Kazi
Coming straight out of the mean streets of Brooklyn New York, Chris Kharma Kazi Rolle was abandoned as a baby, has endured abusive foster homes and institutions, and survived alone on the streets with no home or family to support him. Falling victim to the intense pressures of his surroundings, Kazi dropped out high school and began boosting stolen clothing and selling drugs to survive. After a few short visits to numerous NYC correctional institutions, got focused on his artistry.
As one half of the popular underground rap group called Anonymous, Kazi began working with Bad Boy Hitman and super producer, Deric " D-Dot " Angelettie (aka "The Madd Rapper"), and his production team, which included name producers, such as, Coptic, Charlamaine and Kanye West. Unfortunately, the label folded and Kazi, and his partner, parted ways. As always, Kazi was unfazed, and turned this these breakdowns into a breakthrough.
Today Kazi has his own company, Momentum Inc, and has started a powerful movement on the underground music scene in NYC. The world is taking notice. Kazi's life story and music movement, is the focus of a, soon to be released, feature length film entitled "Word.Life". Kazi executive produces, A&R and performs on the soundtrack to the film.
Kazi is a top-notch performer. Equipped with deejay, live band and hype man, Kazis, variety style live show, is high energy, unpredictable and dynamic. Always charismatic, witty and sincere, Kazi takes you on an emotional roller coaster when he entertains. He can have you putting your hands in the air or shedding a tear.
Kazi's music is ear candy with a lot of substance. Heavy drums, samples and live instrumentations, support a in the pocket flow, straightforward delivery and tenor tone. A master storyteller and true lyricist, Kazi paint vivid pictures and puts intense emotion in every song. A mix of Nas, Eminem, Jay Z and L.L.CoolJ, Kazi has created his own sound.
Multi-talented and innovative, Kazi recently completed his debut solo album, a book and a one-man play, all entitled, Many Faces.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I travel across the globe performing for multi cultrual audiences.
Your musical influences
My musical influence stem form soul music to reggae to pure old school hip hop. I am inspred by artist such as Nas, Jay Z, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef, Busta Rhymes and Kanye West.
What equipment do you use?
I use everything form MPCs to Tritons to Fruity Loops.
Anything else?
I love Hip Hop .....