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King Veeno is an artist who creates relatable work for society and the changing world. Born in Sierra Leone, Veeno and his family fled due to civil war and arrived in Australia when he was 8. Struggling to fit in, Veeno found solace in writing poetry to express his feelings of isolation in his new environment. Inspired by legendary artists who used their voices and music to tell their stories, Veeno adapted his poetry into musical compositions and began recording. The positive response from friends and classmates encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Veeno gained attention and opened doors with the viral release of his "Paradise" remix, and went on to release two independent projects, "Pain" and "Careless Livin." He also toured with Kid Ink and Xzibit after his single "Hold Up" featuring 99 Percent and Cory Jones went viral . Through challenges, Veeno realized his mission is to inspire others and make a difference through his voice and music.