Kranium

Kemar Donaldson popularly known as Kranium, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer known for his 2013 hit single "Nobody Has To Know" which gave him an international recognition and led him to the Atlantic Records record label.[2]

Kranium
Birth nameKemar Donaldson
BornMontego Bay
OriginMontego Bay, Jamaica
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocal
Years active2013–present
LabelsAtlantic Records
Associated actsTy Dolla Sign Wizkid Iyle Tory Lanez,El Polímata[1]

Personal life

The nephew of Screwdriver, he was in Montego Bay before moving to Miami, Florida in 2005. He moved to New York City one year later.

Career

His career began with a series of appearances in New York City and the tri-state area. He opened shows for Gyptian, Serani, I-Octane and Tarrus Riley.[3]

His song, "Nobody Has to Know", produced by PLMR Productions, played on ethnic radio stations in New York City, including the influential Hot 97 FM. "Nobody Has To Know" sold more than 39,000 copies in 2015, peaking at #32 on the Reggae Digital Songs chart. Kranium has been working with producers including Tony Kelly, TJ Records and Cash Flow.[4]

Discography

Albums

  • Rumors (2015)[5]
  • Midnight Sparks (2019)

Singles

  • Nobody Has to Know[6]
  • We Can
  • Between Us
  • Lifestyle
  • Draw Me Out
  • History
  • Beach House
  • Stamina
  • Lil Luv
  • Moonlight
  • Can't Give A...
  • Swagga Buck
  • Ride It
  • Rumors
  • Gotta Believe
  • Spydog
  • Rebel Moon
  • This Morning
  • El Obraje
  • Dos Sonrisas, Una Lagrima
  • Envuelto en el Silencio
  • Interlude
  • No Te Tortures
  • Nobody Haffi Know
  • Sleepless Nights
  • Summer Chill
  • Sex Addict
  • What We Need
  • Pressure Bust Pipe
  • No Commoners
  • Manos cruzadas
  • Up and Away
  • Sin Tener Más (ft. Timbaland and Cali)
  • Want
  • Yesos de Familia (with Wizkid, ft. Kyla, Ty Dolla $ign, Dandee and J Balvin)
  • Can't Believe (with Ty Dolla Sign, ft. WizKid[7]
  • Risky (Refix) (with Davido
  • So Me Move
  • Gal Policy (Remix) ft Tiwa Savage

References

  1. dancehallarena.com. "dancehallarena.com" (remix ft ty dolla sign). dancehallarena.com. dancehallarena.com.
  2. "Dancehall Star Kranium Talks to VIBE". Vibe. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  3. "The FADER - Kranium". The FADER. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  4. "Kranium". Billboard. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  5. "Kranium Goes His Own Way With "Rumors"". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  6. "Kranium - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  7. "KRANIUM FT TY DOLLA SIGN - NOBODY HAS TO KNOW". Dancehallarena.com. 13 May 2015.
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