[1] Kayna first discovered her love of music listening to her grandfather's funk records, and she also enjoyed traditional French singers such as Jacques Brel, Édith Piaf, and Léo Ferré.

At age 15, she decided to immerse herself in the musical world, joining local rap groups, at first as a singer, then as a rapper.

With her first manager Nabila Jaadi, Kayna modelled, financed by doing odd jobs and performing as an opening act.

It was then that then Malika chose the name Kayna Samet, paying tribute to Kahina, the legendary Berber commander, and her maternal grandmother.

She soon meets singer Matt Houston who offers her a part on the duet "Le Prix à payer", off of his second album.