From Tuscaloosa, AL, Shown 1K is creating a huge buzz for himself across the airwaves and the streets. Performing along side artist like Webbie, Boosie Badazz, Travis Porter, UGK & Kevin Gates just to name a few. Shown 1K is already proving himself a contender early in his career. Born and raised in Alabama, Shown 1k considers his biggest musical influences to be artist and labels from Louisiana such as No Limit, Cash Money, & Trill Fam. After a huge positive audience reception during his first performance and ever-increasing YouTube views and downloads, Shown’s passion for music intensified.
 
“My momma & my daddy from the streets ” Shown 1K states. Although he doesn’t come from a family of musicians, Shown 1K stayed off the streets by using music as his escape. Staying on the right path eventually paid off when Shown heard his single “Settle Down” on Birmingham radio station WBHJ 95.7 Jamz. There is a whole lot more to come from Shown 1K so just stay tuned!

Kedarius Gray otherwise professionally known as XO is an independent artist hailing from Riverdale, Georgia.

XO’s exposure to the world of hip hop and his love for the music business manifested through his father’s legacy. Tuscaloosa legend and former B.O.C artist, Ro Gotit who unwittingly served as the muse for young XO’s musical genius.

Though his father was his initial creative influence, XO will attest that his rap persona and style derived from his adolescent years growing up in Clayton county.

Music has served not only as a career for XO but also as a form of therapy against an ongoing battle with drugs and depression that spawned from a series of unfortunate traumas in the rappers personal life.

XO hopes that by telling his story through his music it will give others who are dealing with some of the same mental battles of depression, suicide, and anxiety a sense of hope and reassurance that they aren’t alone in their suffering.

Depression affects millions of people everyday including himself so XO has vowed to use his talent and platform to bring awareness to the cause and mentor those in need.

Xoxo

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