Great grandson of legendary New Orleans jazz drummer Louis Babarin, David "KvngDavid" Paul Baptiste Jr (formally known as C.I.T.Y.) has created and marched to a beat of his own. Before he flooded the airwaves with the revolutionary hip hop single “How The World Turns”, which ran on MTV Jams under the direction of childhood friend Korey Jones (KojoFilms). KvngDavid also surfaced to the top 12 of 2012 (via dayandadream.com) with the album Death before Dishonor. Perhaps the biggest surge comes from surviving the hurricane Katrina ruination of August 29th 2005. An unvarnished native of the variegated New Orleans, it was at the age of 8 when KvngDavid's older cousin, Gregory Baptiste, introduced him to hip-hop. Undoubtedly inspired by the stimulating art, it was merely a year later when he composed his first song at 9 years of age, though he wouldn't record until the age of 13 while in the studio of his uncle and fellow musician Darren Brazley. Dignifying his productive abilities to a higher stage, while he and his family were forced to evacuate their home in New Orleans, it was in Dallas, TX where he found refuge in wisdom. Be it a lesson learned after being expelled from Cedar Hill high school, afterthoughts from conversations with his now present father or the discipline from night classes credited to earning a GED , KvngDavid was able to seize control of his life and express himself through his music. While enrolled at Texas Southern University, others began to recognize KvngDavid's (C.I.T.Y.) storytelling ability along with his capability to create authentic songs. It was at TSU where he met budding producer Y-influence, and many more influential contributors to his career. KvngDavid (C.I.T.Y.) has since illuminated the stage with such heavy weights as Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar and Rza of the Wu Tang Clan. With several albums, touring performances and a mainstream music video under his belt, it’s hard not to follow and observe what yet another Katrina survivor is still able achieve after emerging from the water that inundated the belly of the beast over a decade ago.

Xavier Eythell, professionally known as Zavey, stands as one of Houston’s most seasoned and lyrically refined voices, bringing depth, storytelling, and authenticity to a new generation of hip-hop listeners. 

Born on June 1, 1989, and raised in the heart of Houston, the 36-year-old artist has dedicated his life to preserving the rich culture of Southern rap while carving out a distinct lane shaped by personal truth and raw experience. Standing 6’0, Zavey embodies the presence, maturity, and confidence of an artist who has lived through the highs and lows that define great music.

Whether he’s delivering introspective narratives or high-energy street anthems, his ability to blend emotion, wisdom, and authenticity has made him a respected figure in the underground and a rising name in the mainstream conversation.

Throughout his career, Zavey has built a reputation for his crisp delivery, rich vocal tone, and ability to paint vivid stories about life, struggle, and ambition. Fans gravitate to his transparency and maturity—qualities that separate him from the flood of generic voices in today’s scene.

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