KINGDOM (US)
Artist
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Kingdom began his career in NYC’s thriving
club scene, creating his first productions while studying visual art at Parsons
School of Design. His close collaborations with streetwear legends HBA and the
counterculture Ghe20 Goth1k movement made him a force to be reckoned with,
holding several residencies before starting his own party series. After maturing
his style in New York, he relocated to Los Angeles to join close friends Total
Freedom, Nguzunguzu, and Prince William, where he continues to build Fade to
Mind as a label and studio, fostering a growing group of experimental
songwriters and musicians and cementing the label's cult following. He has
toured extensively across North and South America, Asia, and Europe, and has
been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Fader, Dazed
and Confused, Pitchfork, and Artforum.
In 2009, Kingdom released his debut record Mind Reader on Fool’s Gold,
introducing the world to his distinct mixture of club and R&B music. His releases
on the London-based label Night Slugs put Kingdom on the international radar,
gaining critical acclaim for his That Mystic (2010) and Dreama (2011) EPs. In 2013,
Kingdom released his Fade to Mind debut Vertical XL, which featured the
breakout hit “Bank Head,” introducing the label's first vocalist, Kelela. He would
go on to executive produce her celebrated debut Cut 4 Me, and has worked
extensively developing artists like Nguzunguzu, MikeQ and Fatima Al Qadiri. His
debut album Tears in the Club was released February 2017 and features
collaborations with SZA, Syd tha Kid, and Shacar.
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