Meet the artists tipped for success on this year's RTÉ 2FM Rising list... Listen to Babybrown by KhahiKid above...
KhakiKid has had a whirlwind of a start to his career - exploding onto the scene just over two years ago, drawing in fans instantly with his alt-style and distinctive tone. Growing up in a large family in Crumlin, Dublin, there was never a quiet moment. Huss had to grow up a lot quicker than most and poured his heart into writing lyrics in his teen years and teaching himself to produce from his bedroom, influenced by the evolution of Mac Miller and the authenticity of Tyler, The Creator.
His debut EP Elevator Music, along with new single and video Babybrown, featuring previous singles Woodstock, Sports & Tattoos and Shlumped Up, has racked up over 2 million streams. Elevator Music cements KhakiKid as an undeniably fresh presence in the burgeoning Irish rap scene, capturing the essence of summer in his unique sonic world. Speaking about the EP, KhakiKid says, "I see Elevator Music as the opening soundtrack to a movie that's being written in real time. I love the idea of listeners first stepping into the lift and not knowing what floor or world they'll be taken to, because I'm in the exact same position as them."
With this EP, KhakiKid is just getting started and is marked as one of the most exciting new artists to watch.
Find out more about this year's RTÉ 2FM Rising list here.
