Dixon (Rapper)
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| Born | Keith Dixon Wyandotte County, Kansas |
| 🏡 Residence | Kansas City, Kansas |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Central Missouri |
| 💼 Occupation | Producer, Songwriter, Rapper |
| 📆 Years active | 2015 present |
Keith Dixon, known professionally as Dixon, is an Kansas rapper, song-writer and producer from the Kansas City, metro .[1] He never officially released any music until the Quindaro Album, which was recently released. Dixon, on occasion has mentioned that he has been met set back throughout his life but as recently as this album he has face many set backs. The album release has been pushed back 4 times due guest artists not following through on the project. On songs like "Housing Authorities" the vocals have had to be replaced multiple times because of this issue. Other songs never made the album. The album is truly a testament of persistence as it has certainly been a labor of love.
He is the founder and CEO of MidWorld Entertainment® [2] and released his upcoming album "Quindaro" consisting of music and a documentary based on the once city, screams cries of pride for where he was born and raised.
History[edit]
In the 1980s’ and 1990s’, KD, had no choice but to align himself with the Disciples who were allies with the Crip gangs as they ruled the majority of the neighborhoods in inner city KCK, particularly where Dixon resided as a youth. Felix “T.C.” Dixon, KD’s father, was a fairly known saxophonist, musician and recording artist. He was originally with a band called “Together” signed to major label American Broadcast Company (ABC)/Peacock Records. Despite the group together effort touring the globe, the album failed to do well and they were eventually released from the label. KD’s father still remained absent from the home. Both of KD's parents were severe alcoholics. Dixon's mother was abusive and occasionally his father too until Dixon started fighting back with both of them. Originally from Quindaro Blvd, Dixon’s mother ultimately left him with his maternal grandmother on 13th street in Wyandotte County and never came back to get him. Failing in school and having numerous physical altercations in the neighborhood Dixon didn't have a very good outlook on life.
He turned to Hip-Hop and joined a rap group called Def Administration (DA). Dixon subsequently won numerous rap battles in Kansas City. He occasionally uses an alias "Aviator." Still facing setbacks like being temporarily placed in a group home, KD moved in with his paternal grandparents who, at the time, lived affluently. As they fell into financial hardship, losing a business, they asked Dixon to leave. Now 18 years old, Dixon eventually became homeless sleeping in an abandoned house and then the back seat of a Cutlass he bought for $500 dollars. Occasionally, he stayed with people like childhood friend and rap partner Def D(Purfek). Dixon was attending junior college this whole time, he discovered a talent for acting and comedy. He applied for a transfer to Central Missouri State University, now the University of Central Missouri. Dixon was never 100% satisfied with the music. The group eventually broke up due to personal and creative differences.
KD decided before going back to Law school, to try again at music and he started working on his first solo album entitled “Quindaro” which will feature various artists from the Kansas City metro. This album will be very personal to him because it will be a reflection of how he grew up as well as a reflection of Quindaro. However, the album primarily is about hope and solidarity as the word "Quindaro" means "bundle of sticks." It is a Wyandot tribe expression meaning strength in numbers. Dixon and associates scoured the city looking for talented vocalists and rappers. The title track “Quindaro”[3][4] will feature Felix TC Dixon playing the saxophone. The song was completed posthumously with additional vocals as it was incomplete prior to Dixon’s father passing. Dixon’s father, Felix T.C. Dixon, will never hear the completed Quindaro title track due to his passing. Dixon invested his savings into his studio and updated the software and equipment with industry standard upgrades. The new songs he has created have gained attention from famous producers like Damon Elliot, son of Dionne Warwick and also gained the attention of west coast producer and Dr Dre affiliate, Battlecat. His new work also gained attention from other celebrities and performers like rapper Glasses Malone and others. The "Quindaro" album will also feature nationally acclaimed recording artists as well, primarily because they are good friends and/or supporters of Dixon. Though KD is the same perfectionist he ever was, he feels quite adamant about the songs on this album. The "Quindaro" album is already has been released by MidWorld Entertainment on 28 October 2016.
Discography[edit]
- Quindaro (2016)
References[edit]
- ↑ "KEITH DIXON a personal life". Mafia Magazine. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ↑ "Dixon BIOGRAPHY". Cdbaby. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ↑ "Dixon Songs". Soundcloud. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ↑ "Quindaro Album [Explicit]". Amazon. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
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