KB Killa Beats
Quick Facts
Biography
Yahya Kaba (born June 20, 1983), known professionally as Killa Beats or just KB, is a Zambian hip hop record producer and songwriter. KB is also the chief executive officer (CEO) of his own label imprint, K-Amy. His music career started in 2004 but his full recognition came in 2009 after the song Doubting for the singer Judy which featured P Jay. KB is also best known for his role as one of the judges on the MTN Music Scorer and Dreams Zambia. He was once co-host for Muvi TV's The Breakfast Show and was once a radio presenter for Rock FM. He was also the National Treasurer for the Zambia Association of Musicians.
Early career 2004-2010
Born and raised in Lusaka. KB started his music career as a rapper in the 1990s, however his interest was switched to radio after he completed his grade school. He used to visit Digital X studios where his music interest grew.KB started off as a Radio Presenter at Choice FM in 2004 and the following year he moved to QFM Radio until 2012.
2009-Present: K-Army and Professional career
In 2009 KB produced Judy's Supernaural Woman then produced Alpha Romeo's President album.In 2010 he produced Double Trouble Album that featured the late P Jay and B’flow. In 2013, KB produced the hit single “Cry of a Woman" for B’flow, “Kazizi ni Kazizi for Tyce. In 2015 he Produced his first Album called My Diary, a compilation of songs from different artists. His recent album Thankful was released on the 17th October 2018
Discography
- My Diary 2015
- Thankful 2018
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2006 | Q Fm Zambia Awards | Best DJ | Won |
2014 | Zambia Music Awards | Best producer | Nominated |
2016 | Zambia Music Awards | Best producer | Nominated |
2017 | Kwacha Music Awards | Best producer | Nominated |
2018 | Kwacha Music Awards | Best producer | Nominated |
Personal life
KB is married to Patrica Changala and has 3 childrens.