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Kembe X

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Kembe X
Birth nameDikembe Jabari
Born (1994-08-09) August 9, 1994 (age 30)
South Holland, Illinois
OriginChicago, Illinois
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2011-present
LabelsClosed Sessions, The Village
Associated actsAlex Wiley, Isaiah Rashad, Chance the Rapper, Ab-Soul

Dikembe Jabari (born August 9, 1994), better known by his stage name Kembe X, is an American rapper from south of Chicago, Illinois. He released his first mixtape Self Rule on November 25, 2011, followed by his second mixtape Soundtrack II Armageddon on February 4, 2013.[1] He released his first album, Talk Back, on July 15, 2016.[2]

Musical Career[edit]

1994-2010: Early life[edit]

Kembe X's musical influences began with his parents playing Gospel and 70's Rock music and eventually got into Hip Hop by writing poetry during class. He is part of a hip hop collective called "The Village 777" with Alex Wiley, Monster Mike, Isaiah Rashad, Jean Deaux, Spiff, and The Magician.[3]

2011-2015: Various mixtapes and building his buzz[edit]

Kembe X released his first mixtape Self Rule on November 25, 2011. The mixtape includes a guest feature from Chance the Rapper and was featured on Forbes "Best Free Albums of 2011" at number 7.[4][5] On March 3, 2012, Kembe X released a collaboration EP with Alex Wiley, titled Can I Borrow a Dollar EP.[6] He released his second mixtape Soundtrack II Armageddon on February 4, 2013, which includes a guest feature from Isaiah Rashad.[7] His self-titled EP, Kembe X EP was released on August 20, 2014, which includes guest features from Alex Wiley and Ab-Soul.[8]

2016-present: Talk Back[edit]

On November 2, 2015, Kembe X released the first single from his upcoming album titled "Buried Alive", with "Talk Back" coming out the following week.[9][10] On January 6, 2016, the third single "Squad Day (Work Week)" was released.[11] In June, two more songs, "10 Feet Tall" and "Welcome to America", were released to further promote the project.[12][13] Kembe X released his debut album, Talk Back, on July 15, 2016.

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Title Album details
Talk Back
  • Released: July 15, 2016
  • Format: Digital Download

Extended plays[edit]

Title Album details
Can I Borrow a Dollar EP (with Alex Wiley)
  • Released: March 3, 2012
  • Format: Digital Download
Kembe X EP
  • Released: August 20, 2014
  • Format: Digital Download

Mixtapes[edit]

Title Album details
Self Rule
  • Released: November 25, 2011
  • Format: Digital Download
Soundtrack II Armageddon
  • Released: February 4, 2013
  • Format: Digital Download

References[edit]

  1. Low, Carver. "On The Come Up: Kembe X". HotNewHipHop.
  2. http://2dopeboyz.com/2016/07/15/kembe-x-talk-back-album-stream/
  3. Ecto. "[Interview] The Guru x Alex Wiley". TheHipHopGuru.
  4. Kerry, Steve. "Kembe X - Self Rule". HotNewHipHop.
  5. Galil, Leor. "The Best Free Albums of 2011". Forbes.
  6. "Can I Borrow A Dollar EP". BandCamp.
  7. Kerry, Steve. "Kembe X first solo release since Self Rule".
  8. Lilah, Rose. "Kembe X released his self-titled EP".
  9. http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kembe-x-buried-alive-new-song.1967051.html
  10. http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kembe-x-talk-back-new-song.1967186.html
  11. http://djbooth.net/mobile/track/01046-kembe-x-work-week-squad-day
  12. http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kembe-x-10-ft-tall-new-song.1970276.html
  13. http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kembe-x-welcome-to-america-new-song.1970397.html


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