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Ethiopian-born rapper KiB represents the sheer heights the next generation of Australian hip hop is reaching. Youthful and musically dexterous, KiB effortlessly infuses a range of ideas and sounds into a slick, R&B-tinged style, placing musical elements of his East African heritage right next to state-of-the-art hip hop. An enthusiastic and gifted poet since childhood, KiB (born Kibrom Hailemariam) started taking music more seriously around 2007, writing, recording and taking his first major steps down a path of self-expression. As he learned his craft he started gaining more attention at home in Perth, becoming a prolific artist; steadily releasing singles and video clips over the next few years to increasing media attention, with 2011's Holiday and 2012's Love Game and Someday (feat. David Ray) each showcasing more of KiB's unique African-Australian style.