If there’s one word to describe Mr. KBandz, it’s focused. Every aspect of him paints the picture of a man on a mission. Mr. KBandz spoke with RemixdMag to discuss his new project, his manager in the background preparing for a busy week, I couldn’t help but to see his vision.
Born and raised in New York, KBandz musical journey began in high school when he moved to Los Angeles. Refusing to allow his creativity to be defined by history or location, KBandz began to combine the sound of his new home with R&B chords and melodies.
“I started making music but I never released anything … I was just playing around doing s–t on garage band just for fun you know. When I turned 16 I felt like I should take it seriously, I should really do this s–t you feel me,” KBandz said.
“I came up with a song called ‘No Love’ and everybody in my school was playing that song,” he continued. “I got like 200,000 views and it spread around southern LA. I kind of got my stamp of approval on my name from there.”
He began gaining notoriety in the music industry for his singles “Like Me” and “GT Freestyle” in 2019 and 2020, earning him a place as a trendsetter in the West Coast RnBass sonic.
“I found this producer named Paupa Got Beats, shout out Paupa Got Beats – that’s my boy now, we locked in and talk all the time. Back then he ain’t know who the f–k I was,” he said. “He was like, ‘Who is this kid?’ you know I’m saying. I was making songs on his beats…. He really gave me that sound that I guess he called the RnBass.”
His new project, KBeezy, is the result of the relentless pursuit of the sonic experiment he began when he first moved to Los Angeles. The 12-song album blends West Coast RnBass with trap, classic R&B, and a little something that defies classification. The project gets support from featured artists Heembeezy, ARTE, Almighty Zay, JayDaDarkskin, Khi Lee, IamLILCREEDTAVO, and Deric as well as production from platinum producer Cash Money AP, Indianapolis Colt’s cornerback Chris Wilcox aka SuperCFlash, XC4, Paupa Got Beats, Viper Beats, and more. What makes the project stand out from other artists in his lane is Kbandz’s extra effort and attention to detail.
“The music I’m making – I’m passionate about it and I want people to know that I’m not here for gimmicks, I’m here to give the best music sonically and lyrically,” KBandz says of his music. “I want people to know quality. I stand on that when it comes to my art. I’m very picky with mixes, masters, everything. If you ask anybody on my team, my camp, they’ll tell you I listen to ten different masters and I’ll send it out to people in my team. l want people to know that I’m really on some artistry shit … I’ve always been this way – over time I’ve gotten harder on myself when it comes to the quality.”
Kbeezy isn’t the only thing Mr. Kbandz has to show for. While most young unsigned talent is still figuring out the ins and outs of being a recording artist, Kbandz seems to have the discipline and foresight of a veteran major label artist. While fans are still enjoying Kbeezy, Mr. KBandz is already planning his next move, and the one after that too. According to KBandz, fans can expect “more high quality production, some work with PNB Rock and a collaboration with Ray J.”
“It’s a funny story – the Ray J collab wasn’t even supposed to happen,” KBandz recounts of his experience on working with Ray J. “I didn’t think it was gonna happen. I met Ray J in the studio, I played him my music, and he said it was hard. He said, ‘Go ahead, load up the session – let’s make the music.’
“Working with Ray J man, it was great. He’s a legend. He’s one of the greats in R&B, he has one of the best R&B songs of all time, no debate. I don’t think we can argue that ‘One Wish’ is definitely one of the best R&B songs of all time. I got to see him record. I got to see his recording process and his feedback with my music and it was just a great great opportunity man.”
Be on the lookout for what Mr.KBandz has coming up next as he’s ready to show the world what he’s capable of.
Listen to his most project ‘Kbeezy’ below.
