I am always in search of new artists in Utah, and one, in particular, kept popping up on my radar. Naturally, I had to see what all the hype was about. Kaygo The Kid is no ordinary artist, and that's what inspired me to feature him. When you see the community vote for him to open for Polo G, that's not just any artist. To digest how Kaygo The Kid has gotten to this point, it's important we take it back to his start. "I've been performing my entire life, from singing Christmas songs in elementary to dancing on my middle school dance team," he added as we discussed how music has been a part of his life from the beginning. To learn more about this versatile artist, continue reading our interview below.
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Ripdaydream: Let's get to know you better. Talk about your background and when music entered your life.
Kaygo The Kid: Music has always been apart of my live and I mean that cuz I was a dancer before I was a musician and once I got older I was introduced to the recording process by my friend Darien and since then I haven’t been able to stop.
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Ripdaydream: How would you describe your musical style and how has it evolved over the course of your career?
Kaygo The Kid: I actually was a melodic artist first and then as I kept progressing I switched over to just rapping old school flows and now my sound is more what I like to call Moshpit Noise.
Ripdaydream:Who are your biggest musical influences and how have they impacted your sound and style?
Kaygo The Kid: I would have to say Baby Keem, Logic, Iayze, Yeat and of course more but I do take bits and pieces of each of theses artists to create my sound.
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Ripdaydream: What do you hope listeners take away from your music, and what messages do you aim to convey through your songs?
Kaygo The Kid: I want them to just have fun and live life as well not let anyone stop them from being who they want to be honestly just authenticity really.
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Ripdaydream: Can you share the story behind your latest single, "Way Back", and what inspired you during the creative process?
Kaygo The Kid: So I wanted to make "Way Back" to have a more personal song that explains a lil bit more about me has the person instead of the artist as well to bring back that old school hip pop vibe just to show my versatility.
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Ripdaydream: I have seen that your progression in live performances has skyrocketed for you, from small crowds to now headlining your own tour. How do you prepare for live performances, and what do you enjoy most about connecting with your audience during shows?
Kaygo The Kid: I’ve been performing my entire life from singing Christmas songs in elementary to dancing on my middle school dance team so when it comes to preparation rehearsal is very important to me because that’s what builds the experience for my audience and when it comes to these shows just seeing my audience have fun is the most important thing to me and just talking with them and hearing the excitement in there voice.
Ripdaydream: I have seen that your progression in live performances has skyrocketed for you, from small crowds to now headlining your own tour. How do you prepare for live performances, and what do you enjoy most about connecting with your audience during shows?
Kaygo The Kid: I’ve been performing my entire life from singing Christmas songs in elementary to dancing on my middle school dance team so when it comes to preparation rehearsal is very important to me because that’s what builds the experience for my audience. When it comes to these shows just seeing my audience have fun is the most important thing to me and just talking with them and hearing the excitement in there voice.
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Ripdaydream: There is all this content coming out constantly and it's hard to stick out. How are you trying to stand out In your field?
Kaygo The Kid: I will say it is hard to stand out for sure but just being myself honestly is the best way I can stand out.
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Ripdaydream: What are your thoughts on the industry right now? If you have an opinion on it, what music/style should people be focusing on more?
Kaygo The Kid: Honestly the industry needs to focus on more fun artists then thug artists and no disrespect to them but it’s time for some positive fun vibes.
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Ripdaydream: What would you like to share about yourself that you think someone reading would like to know?
Kaygo The Kid: I’m honestly the nicest person you’ll meet & don’t be afraid to talk to me. I promise you I ain’t rude.
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Ripdaydream: What is next for you?
Kaygo The Kid: Whatever the universe allows.