King Dennis
King Dennis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kelvin Justice Dennis |
| Born | 30 March |
| Origin | Liberia |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, recording artist |
| Years active | present |
Kelvin Justice Dennis (born 30 March), known professionally as King Dennis, is a Liberian singer and songwriter. He is known for his contributions to Hipco and Afropop music in Liberia and for multiple nominations at the MTN Liberia Music Awards.
Early life and career
King Dennis was born and raised in Liberia. Under the mentorship of Liberian businessman and talent manager Lyee Bility, he began developing his music career. He gained national attention with his freestyle "Hipco Alphabet", which highlighted his lyrical ability and became recognized as an influential contribution to Liberia's contemporary music scene.[1][2][3] He has released several singles and extended plays, including "Trouble Coming" (2023) and "Next Chapter" (2024), which have been covered by independent media sources.
Media coverage
King Dennis has been featured in multiple independent publications for his contributions to the Liberian music scene. Coverage includes interviews, music reviews, and live performances:[1][2][3]
- Knews Online – featured for radio interviews and music showcases.
- Liberian Investigator – reported on his artistic style and releases.
- FrontPage Africa – covered public reactions to his music.
- ProQuest – newspaper coverage of live performances.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Organization | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "DJ Sama – Eat Your Show" (featuring Lil More, King Dennis, Fazari, Barsee, Datway Eazy) | Hipco/Trapco Song of the Year | MTN Liberia Music Awards | Nominated | [4] |
| 2025 | King Dennis | Trending Artist of the Year | MTN Liberia Music Awards | Nominated | [4] |
| 2024 | "Next Chapter" | Album of the Year | MTN Liberia Music Awards | Nominated | [5] |
| 2023 | King Dennis | New Artist of the Year | MTN Liberia Music Awards | Nominated | [6] |
Discography
EPs
- Trouble Coming (2023)
- Next Chapter (2024)
Selected singles
- "Hustler Anthem" (featuring Lil More, 2025)
- "Zowahlazo" (featuring MC Caro, 2025)
- "Help Me Now" (2025)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "SIO Showcase Liberian Music Industry During A Ghanaian Radio Interview". Knews Online. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "King Dennis: Koloqua Power Original Brand". Liberian Investigator. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "King Dennis Performance Coverage". ProQuest. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "MLMA 2025 Nominees". MTN Liberia Music Awards. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ↑ "MLMA 2024 Nominees". MTN Liberia Music Awards. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ↑ "MLMA 2023 Nominees". MTN Liberia Music Awards. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
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