DK Kwenye Beat whos real name is David Kilonzo is a Kenyan gospel musician.He has risen the ranks to become one of the most celebrated local artistes in Kenya but his was not without the bitter lessons.Born in Kangundo, Machakos, DK’s love for music started at an early age. While in Sunday school he would lead other kids in music and he gradually grew a stage presence that would come in handy in his later life.
Education
For his primary school, he attended Komarock primary school before proceeding to Shining Hills Secondary School. Here he actively took part in drama festivals and was in active leadership at the Christian union club.
Music Career
Love for music saw him write his first song G.O.D at the age of 14 but was not able to produce it up until he was 18 years old. Fortunately, he met other members of the gospel and together they worked on the System anthem where he met Jimmy Gait.
Together they did the Furi furi hit song which saw him rise to fame in the Kenyan showbiz circles.
Unfortunately it was not all bliss. A fall out with Jimmy Gait threatened to affect his career but as he says he learnt his lessons.
Despite it all, he was able to get back and propel his career with hits like Sari Sari featuring Anto Neo Soul, Kofi Yoo featuring Master piece, Asusu featuring Chuchu, Kereka and Pakacha.
He is set to release new music in the next two weeks as he gears up for the Groove Awards to which he is nominated for.
When it comes to relationships, DK affirmed that he likes to keep his private life away from showbiz, but was quick to admit that he is not searching! With music idols like Kirk Franklin, DK admits that one should not be afraid to ask whenever they need help within the music industry.
He also adds that artistes should stay focused, work hard and trust in God. That said, his resilience and desire to work and change the industry makes him our MCM today.
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DK Kwenye Beat
DK Kwenye Beat Songs
- Pakacha
- Asusu
- Sari Sari feat. AntoNeoSoul
- Furi Furi feat. Jimmy Gait
- Kereka
- Fly Away ft. Boss MOG
- Naangalia Juu
10 Things you didnt know about DK Kwenye Beat
- He grew up and lived most of his child hood in Kayole in Nairobi’s Eastlands.
- He has been a Christian from a young age but backslid while in High School and rededicated his life back to God and vows to remain saved for the rest of his life
- He has been in a relationship for almost two years now
- He started his music career in 2004 but broke out professionally in 2009 with his hit Angalia Juu
- He started singing from an early age while attending Sunday School in Calvary Covenant Center Church where he still attends church
- Before performing, he always gets butterflies and talks to himself to relax and calm down
- Before donning his dreadlocks, he had an afro – two years ago
- His biggest fear is failure
- His first ever hustle that made him some cash was printing
- He is completely comfortable with his body size, he does not go to the gym or have an exercise regime irrespective of people’s opinion
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