Kkaydes
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| Born | Brampton, Ontario |
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| 📆 Years active | 2020–present |
Kkaydes (also stylized in all lowercase "kkaydes") is a Canadian rapper, songwriter and record producer from Brampton, Ontario,[1] based in Toronto, Ontario.[1] He had originally gained popularity in the underground hip-hop scene in the early 2020s from streaming platforms such as BandLab.
Born in Brampton, Ontario, Kkaydes had spent his childhood in Toronto. He began writing music during online learning and soon started his music career on BandLab under the name Lil KJ.
Early life
Born in Brampton, Ontario to two Jamaican parents, his mother would name him after "Jeremiah", a biblical prophet that appeared in Hebrew Bible. He grew up without his biological father was in jail, and was raised by his step-father and mother, both of which who'd often domestically abuse him.
His interest in music piqued after listening to songs from artists such Juice Wrld and XXXTentacion around age 9. In middle school, during music classes, he'd learn how to play instruments such as the guitar, piano or the xylophone. He referenced his trauma from multiple incidents in multiple songs. He attended Bramalea Secondary School. Around age eleven, Kkaydes was falsely diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Career and musical style
Kkaydes initially wanted to be a gamer.[1][2] He later began his musical career under the moniker Lil KJ in 2020, initially uploading his early tracks on BandLab because of his fascination of music and his want to make a change in the world. Later began releasing music independently in May 2020 on BandLab. Kkaydes later went on hiatus and would switch to making instrumentals. Later, he would upload small snippets of a few new songs.
His music explores a wide variety of genres, including hip-hop, pop, trap, lo-fi, indie rock, electronic and punk rock present his musical versatility. Kkaydes can change his vocal style depending on the type of song he's performing on. His influences included XXXTentacion, The Chainsmokers, Coldplay, Eminem, and The Weeknd, among others.
Personal life
Kkaydes has British and possible white ancestry. He has three younger half-siblings, and is the only child between both his parents, two on his mother's side—two younger brothers; and one on his father's side—a younger brother, a year younger.
Discography
Studio albums
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| Could Never Forget |
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| Scarlet |
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Mixtapes
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| Last Chance |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Seasick"[3] | 2025 | Pain |
| "Hurt" | non-album single |
Music videos
| Song | Year | Director(s) | Ref |
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| "-1 (Shortest Song Ever)" | 2025 | Kkaydes | [4] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Brown 2018, p. 6-7.
- ↑ Brown 2018, p. 1-5.
- ↑ "Kkaydes – Seasick". Apple Music. 2025-04-26. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ↑ "Kkaydes - For What (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2025-04-05. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
Sources
Brown, Halima (28 September 2018). "Greater Than: Life's Journey Through Poetry". Kindle Direct Publishing. ASIN B07HTRZZY5. ISBN 1548184942. OCLC 1325671605. Archived from the original on 2025-04-11.
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