Jalen Rance, born on July 4th, 1997, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a singer-songwriter who is passionately taking on the music industry with a specific concentration in the R&B genre. His modern take on R&B and distinctive vocals and exclusive songwriting creates an experience that audiences appreciate. Growing up, Jalen’s Sunday morning chores involved cleaning the house to the soundtracks of Mary J Blidge, Destiny’s Child, Boyz II Men, and Brandy which helped shaped his ear and generated his passion for the R&B genre. He is the son of a bodyguard in the entertainment industry, Jalen’s father, Christopher Rance was Jalen’s earliest musical influence as he recalls his father telling him countless stories about some of his favorite artists which only fueled his passion even more. 
 
Receiving his first vocal lessons at age 14, Rance has since been committed to perfecting his craft. Writing his own songs is not something Rance ever takes for granted, the singer-songwriter believes that performing his own songs gives his sound an unique edge. Jalen Rance has performed at venues including The Bitter End, The Middle East Cambridge, Digi Fest NYC, Hard Rock Cafe and more. As a new chapter begins and Rance moves to LA to follow his passion, he spends time honing his sound, performing anywhere possible and learning from whoever and whatever situation he can.

Kik-It is a 5 member US boyband, hailing from Boston, MA, home of New Edition, New Kids on the Block, and LFO - some of the most successful pop groups of all time. The boys were selected in via an extensive search and audition process. By Winter of 2014, the band was complete.   Danny, Colin,Stephan, Andrew ,and Josh ,  were chosen, and Kik-It was born.

Since the formation of the group, they have performed at many venues, including Met Life Stadium in New Jersey, Hard Rock Cafe, Showcase Live, and opeming for top recording artists such as Ke$ha, Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice. Kik-It is quickly becoming one of today's hottest and most sought-after new pop groups. Their music and stage presence is influenced by the great boybands of the past, such as Take That, New Kids On The Block, New Edition, Back Street Boys, Nsync, Westlife, and 98 Degrees, mixed with a twist of the new boyband sound and style. The guys also contribute to the writing of their material, and play instruments as well as co-produce some of their music. A team of award-winning producers and writers from Sweden, London, LA, New York, and Boston have been working with the boys in the studio on their debut EP, which is set for release in fall of  2015.

With the recent resurgence of pop groups back on the top of the charts, the boys are poised to win over the hearts of fans both young and old worldwide with their infectious songs, smooth vocals, and exciting performances.

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