KIR is an independent recording artist from Philadelphia, PA. In his teenage years, Kir was an athletic and influential basketball player in College also known for running the streets. However, Never leaving the thought of a career in music behind. In the process of managing another artist, Kir began releasing his own music, and soon after began taking his craft much more seriously.
Releasing music and performing across the World alongside names like Rod wave, Moneybagg Yo ,Tory lanez, Gherbo & More Kir felt creating music gave him a voice to express his feelings, better than basketball ever did. Encouraging his team and kids from the hood that “there’s more to life than just being a gangsta,” Kir aims to inspire listeners through his music, which often reflects the gritty trials and tribulations he’s experienced in the streets.
Influenced by artists like Beanie Sigel, Jay Z, Jeezy, Yo Gotti Lil Wayne and more, it’s no surprise why Kir takes such a soulful, lyrical, and informative approach with a majority of his releases.
Since dropping his debut 2014 mixtape’ Kir has signed several artists to his Long Live Brand Ent company including New Artists 5 Star (who recently just signed with MoTown Records and have a viral “Cmonn” hit on tikTok ). proving himself as promising artist-executive and self proclaimed “BIG CEO”. With over 4 million + views on YouTube and over a million streams across Spotify, Apple and Soundcloud, coverage on established Hip-Hop outlets like The Source and Elevator Magazine,
& even Time Square billboards, Kir has quietly become one of Philly’s most accomplished underground talents.