Kahukx

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Kahukx
Birth nameJack Kahui
Origin Sydney, New South Wales, Australia [1]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active2022–present
Labels
Website www.kahukx.com

Jack Kahui, professionally known as Kahukx, is an Australian rapper and musician. Kahukx released his debut EP in May 2023.

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Career

In January 2022, Kahukx released his debut single "Due Time". The song samples Billie Eilish and Khalid's "Lovely" and was produced by ME13 Beats. [2]

In June 2022, Kahukx featured on Day1's "Mbappé". [3] The song was certified gold in Australia in 2023. [4]

On 26 May 2023, Kahukx released his debut EP titled Nothing to Something. [5]

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[6]
Nothing to Something89

Charted and certified singles

List of charted and certified singles, with year released, and album name shown
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationAlbum
NZ
Hot

[7]
"Mbappé"
(Day1 featuring Kahukx)
2022
  • ARIA: Gold [4]
TBA
"CFB"
(with Open Till L8)
202335Non-album single

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
ARIA Music Awards recognition for Kahukx
2022 "Mbappé" (Day1 featuring Kahukx) Best Hip Hop / Rap Release Nominated [8]
2023 Song of the Year Nominated [9]
Nothing to SomethingBest Hip Hop / Rap ReleaseNominated

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