Master KG: Before I became Master KG, I was a Rapper Called Young KG

[Image Source: Master KG Instagram]

By Kinyua Mwangi

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‘Jerusalema’ hit maker Master KG was at one time a rapper before he jumped ship and found a powerhouse in his new sound.

Back to his days as rapper, he went by the name Young KG. This fact remains oblivious to many people.

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Today, the record producer plies his musical trade in electro, Afropop and House genres. His revelation stunned many of his fans on Wednesday when he revealed that he started off as a rapper.

“I was a rapper before I became Master KG I was Called Young KG my lines were really Hard,” he wrote and shared an image of him back in the day as a rapper.

Even now, Master KG, 25, is an ardent Hip-hop fan. One of his fans said he considers him a role model due to his passion and dedication to making himself a better artist.

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Master KG enjoys global fame thanks to “Jerusalema’ featuring Nomcebo. The track hit global airwaves with a loud bang in 2020. It became a household track across Africa and Europe, thanks to a viral dancing challenge that came with it.

‘Jerusalema’ opened a new musical front for him and is now collaborating with internationally recognized artist as is the case with ‘Shine Your Way’. He did the song alongside David Gueatta and American-Senegalese RnB star Akon.