Having found his stride at the intersection of hip-hop and R&B, award-winning K-Riz packs his syllables and vocals with power. A rare, multifaceted artist who can rap and sing with equal aplomb, on his third full-length album One Way Ticket, K-Riz pulls from an assortment of influences and showcases the dynamo at his apex.
Name:
Jerome “K-Riz” Henry
Genre:
Hip-Hop, R&B
Founded:
I’ve been making music all my life. Professionally, I’d have to say I fully stepped into it in 2020.
# of Albums:
1 EP and 3 LPs (1 on the way)
Latest Album:
One Way Ticket (2023)
Latest Single:
Something Different feature The Blue
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Michael Jackson, Nas, 2Pac, Prince, Janet Jackson, The Neptunes
Favourite musician now:
All the above, plus Kendrick Lamar and The Internet
Guilty pleasure song:
Sugar Ray – Someday
Live show ritual:
Walk around the stage to feel it out, visualize, pray and then it’s show time.
Favourite local musician:
Zenon, Bijaan, Kindè
EP or LP?
LP Always. I always dig the deep cuts or the songs that are less popular.
Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl. Best ideas come late at night!
Road or studio?
Both lol. There’s a season for both. I lock myself away and create for periods at a time, but I also love connecting with the people.
Any shows or albums coming up?
I got an album called “Heaven” hopefully dropping this fall.
Where can we follow you?
Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Ship and Anchor. The Macaroni. That’s all I have to say lol.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
17th Ave. It’s always busy and energetic in the summer.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Nose Hill. The views are amazing. Great place to clear my head.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
National Music Centre
What is your favourite music store in your city?
L&M lol. I gotta get out more!
