New York, NY (Top40 Charts) "After Kenn offers the track's infectious hook and first verse over a playful beat, Rico comes in with her trademark fiery flow." - COMPLEX on "
Moves"
Kidd Kenn, the 18-year-old critically acclaimed
Chicago hip-hop sensation who has forged his own unique path and has created a safe space through his music for himself and his fans, releases the official music video for his new single, "
Moves" featuring Rico Nasty. "Moves," produced by OG Parker and Pooh Beatz (Nicki Minaj, DaBaby, Migos) served as the first single from Kidd Kenn's new EP, PROBLEM CHILD, out now. The music video is a dance-heavy visual that is sure to have you showcasing your own moves and premiered at 6:00 a.m. EST today with a MTV World Premiere (MTVU, MTV Live & MTV Biggest Pop) and will play every Hour on the Hour. "Moves," a certified summer bop with a bouncy production and catchy hook.
PROBLEM CHILD soared onto streaming platforms on the wings of its four previously released tracks: "
Gold Digger" featuring Dess Dior (watch video below); "Freestyle," Kidd Kenn's viral collaboration with Delli Boe (watch video below); "
Moves" featuring Rico Nasty and "
Good Day". The EP also includes two unreleased tracks "B4" and "Problem."
Earlier this year, Kidd Kenn was nominated for a GLAAD award for "Outstanding Breakthrough Artist." He also made headlines when he was selected for GLAAD's prestigious list of "20 Under 20: Young LGBTQ People Shaping The
Future of Media and Activism," presented by Teen Vogue. He was also included in OUT Magazine's influential OUT100 List. "
Good Day" is featured in the most recent Target x NY Pride ad which launched last week. The track is a fresh sound for Kidd Kenn with a more melodic "feel good" production. In support of "
Good Day" and PROBLEM CHILD, Kidd Kenn is set to perform on June 26th for the Youth Pride/NYC Pride virtual festival sponsored by Target.
The buzz behind Kidd Kenn has been explosive, with PAPER, Fader, XXL, Hot New Hip Hop, Nylon, Teen Vogue, Office Magazine, Interview Magazine, and other tastemakers all rallying behind the young artist.
Nylon called him a "rap phenom," and Fader dubbed him "Chicago's Next Teen Sensation." Kidd Kenn's huge organically grown web following includes over 250,000 Instagram followers, over 1.5 million video views on YouTube, a half-million followers on TikTok, and nearly 5 million likes. PROBLEM CHILD is the follow-up to CHILD'S PLAY, Kidd Kenn's first EP, released last year.
