TikTok has rapidly become a popular app in the last few years, some even referring to it as the new Facebook. Ranked first among the most downloaded apps in 2021, TikTok has become a popular space not only for Gen Z but everyone else as well.
With billions of active users, the app has become quite competitive as everyone is trying to showcase their talents.Keemo Kazi is a famous TikToker turned musician who shot to fame doing skits and pranking his family.
At just 18 years, Keemo is one of the biggest TikTokers with over 20 million followers. His album Keemo VS. Kazi has equally attracted millions of views, with his song “Arab Money” getting over three million views.
Talking to Keemo, he notes that while he has been making music since childhood, his skits and pranks amplified his fame. His zeal for music has, however, never left him. In recent months, Keemo started branching back into music, releasing one song every month. His latest release is his album Keemo VS. Kazi, with a total of ten songs; it’s now available on all platforms.
While there have been a series of Tiktokers who have released new songs, Keemo chose to stand out. Even though he has a number of singles he has released, Keemo decided to release an album, something very few people in the industry have done.
According to Keemo, one of the reasons he decided to create an album instead of continuing to release singles is he wanted to tell his story best and in a more detailed way. Given that the album is named after him, Keemo VS. Kazi is a combination of Keemo, the prankster, and Kazi, the artist.
Playing both roles can be pretty challenging, especially since both rely on creativity. Even so, for Tiktoker Keemo, it has never been challenging as such. Not being afraid to be himself, Keemo is open to his ideas, thoughts, and opinions.
At a time where being yourself is quite scary, especially in the limelight where some may criticize or disapprove of you, Keemo sets the example that you can be free and do you. Faking comes with a hefty price; not only will it harm you emotionally, but it can also break the bond between you and your friends.
For so long, there has been a gap between influencers and musicians. However, that gap is slowly closing, especially with artists like Keemo, who are working to break barriers. Nowadays, one can be both an influencer and a musician. With the many social platforms, they also get to promote their songs easily.
In less than a week since its release, the album has close to one million streams. Keemo’s music career is flourishing as he continues to entertain his fan base on Tiktok with epic pranks. Even so, his journey in the entertainment industry is just getting started. Looking to grow his brand and make it better, the only way for TikToker and musician Keemo Kazi is up! In his words, he is just getting started.