Born in Brooklyn, New York to Caribbean immigrants, Kid Lit Music is a successful singer/songwriter and music producer. He grew up attending church and began his musical journey when he was recruited to sing for several renowned gospel choirs and singing groups. Living in an immigrant community that proved to be unwelcoming to LGBTQI+ spaces, Kid Lit Music spent a large portion of his childhood and adolescent life in the closet.
When Kid Lit Music began attending Vanderbilt University, he still kept his sexuality a secret; but he tapped into more of his musical genius. He lent his voice as a background vocalist for Weetu and the Truth, a local band in Nashville, TN. Selected as the winner of Vanderbilt’s Battle of the Bands, Kid Lit Music sang as an opening act for Pharrell, N.E.R.D., rapper TI, Santigold, and Q-Tip. After graduating from Vanderbilt, Kid Lit Music pursued a career in sales and invested in his musical production career.
With a professional background in music production, writing and background vocals, Kid Lit Music released his highly anticipated album Litty Kitty Volume 1 in 2018. Following the critical acclaim and success of this project, Kid Lit Music released the 2nd volume in 2020. Thousands of streams later, he has made his mark on all ages, races, genders and classes. Kid Lit Music dreams of collaborating with Azealia Banks, Pharrell WIlliams, Missy Elliott, Tyler, The Creator and Channel Tres.
Community, perseverance, love and acceptance are just a few of the messages that can be found in Kid Lit Music’s body of work. A modern musician with an apt for fashion and entertainment, Kid Lit Music encourages his listeners to be boldly and unforgivably true to themselves.
Freedom of expression and authenticity can both be heard in Kid Lit Music’s latest release, “LGBTQI.” Kid Lit created this track in response to the controversial hate speech that rapper Da Baby shouted at the Miami edition of Rolling Loud. Kid Lit says, “I was physically at Rolling Loud. When I saw all the press surrounding the comments Da Baby made, I was infuriated and knew I had to speak out against and educate those who supported these dangerous statements.”
Kid Lit Music expresses his Black queer male sexuality on his terms. He proudly calls himself a “butch queen,” definitively a gay male who is neither extremely masculine nor extremely feminine, but has the mannerisms of both. Kid Lit Music explains, “I want society to be able to embrace every letter of the gay alphabet. It is important we live our lives in authenticity and avoid shaming those who want to live in their truth.”
Listen to the powerful verses championing LGBTQI+ inclusivity and equality on Kid Lit Music’s latest release “LGBTQI” (click here).
