Kēvens

[1] Renowned for his uplifting message and uptempo music, the artist has masterfully blended Reggae, Rock, and EDM into a dynamic fusion.

Kēvens has pioneered a groundbreaking music genre, aptly named ReggaeEDM, drawing inspiration from the vibrant jungle beats of the 1990s.

He has garnered global acclaim, with comprehensive features in prominent publications such as People,[2] London's UFK,[3] The Source (USA),[4] DJ Mag (Spain),[5] The Jamaica Observer,[6] and Worldwide in YourEDM.

"[8] In 2001, Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, also performing on the Zen Music Festival 2000 lineup, and was featured on the cover of MIXER magazine (the U.S. subsidiary of Mixmag)in 2001.

Kēvens has guested with Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL, a Grammy-nominated multi-platinum producer renowned for his extensive film scoring credits.

[11] In November of 2024, Kēvens released his send LP entitled, Call To Balance, "threading together, the genres of reggae and EDM on his latest singles, “Sweet Lady Liberty” and “This Is LOVE""[12].

After his time with Le Coup ended, Kēvens moved his career towards genre-crossing explorations of rock, trip-hop, drum and bass and EDM, while maintaining his reggae foundation.

[19] Kēvens skillfully intertwines his personal experiences and the broader societal issues, urging listeners to contemplate the significance of migration and its impact on humanity.

Through his compelling music and powerful message, Kēvens leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of those who listen, fostering a deeper understanding of the need for compassion and solidarity in our interconnected world.

Kēvens was scheduled to perform, bringing his unique brand of live-dubstep-reggae-rock to the main stage at UR1 to open for Kravitz and Jane's Addiction.

[24] As a long-time Florida resident, Kēvens has witnessed the environmental devastation left from hurricanes and extreme weather incidents, and how they amplify socio-economic imbalances.

Drawing inspiration from tragedy, his compositions such as "Battle for Peace",[citation needed] focus on such themes as gun violence and racism, whether learning of the students of Parkland who were affected by the impacts from school shootings and more recently Breonna Taylor and others.

Junkie XL & Kēvens
Kēvens with Cedella Booker
Kēvens performing with Stephen Marley and Damian Marley