Roland Bonginkosi Mlalazi, professionally known as Yung Crxtchx, is a Zimbabwean rapper, songwriter, director, and videographer known for his raw storytelling and hands-on creative vision. Blending sharp lyricism with cinematic visuals, Yung Crxtchx represents a new wave of African artists who take full control of both their sound and image.
He stepped into the music scene with his debut EP RESET, a project that marked a turning point in his artistic journey and introduced his bold, reflective style. The EP showcases his ability to translate real-life experiences into powerful music, setting the foundation for his growing reputation.
Beyond music, Yung Crxtchx has built a strong presence behind the camera. As a director and videographer, he has shot and directed visuals for artists such as BabyG!rl Zae, Kiki x Chucky, Curfew630, and Nolunju J, proving his versatility and eye for visual storytelling.
Driven, independent, and creatively fearless, Yung Crxtchx continues to push boundaries across music and film, positioning himself as a multi-dimensional artist with a clear vision and a rising influence in the African creative scene.
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Ken Marlon Charles, shortened to KMC, is a soca musician from Trinidad. He is known for songs such as "Soul on Fire," "Soca Bashment," and "Bashment to Carnival." [2]
Career
As a child, KMC frequently listened to local bands in his village, often observing them in informal settings. He began experimenting with the drums at around age seven and later taught himself to play melodic instruments.[citation needed]
KMC began his musical career as a dancehall artist, releasing sixteen recordings before shifting toward soca in 1998. That year, he produced several soca tracks, including "Kaya," "Bashment to Carnival," and "Soca Bashment."[citation needed]
Over the course of his career, he has independently released more than ten soca albums and compilations, including Voodoo, Drunk Man, Concubine, Party Alliance, Thunderbirds, X-Out, Stinging Nettle, and Tear Drop Riddims. He has also produced songs for various Soca performers, including Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Maximus Dan, Destra Garcia, Denise Belfon, and Jungle. His catalog includes tracks such as “Doh Want to Know”, “Carnival Rags”, “Rough Wine”, “First Experience”, “Flopping Up”, “Cyah X Me Out”, and “Animal”. [citation needed]
In April 2005, KMC was signed to the American music label Sequence Records. His debut album on the label was entitled Soul on Fire after the album's first single. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number 84 and has sold approximately 285,000 copies worldwide.[citation needed]
The single "Soul on Fire" was the first track released from the album in June 2005.[3] The song's remix featured Jamaican dance-hall star Beenie Man and American disc jockeyFat Man Scoop. The music video for "Soul on Fire" was filmed in Tobago and featured the Tobagonian-born Trinidadian model Teri Bovell.[citation needed]
In October 2005, KMC joined Beenie Man on his US "King of the Dancehall" tour.[4]
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