Ki5

Genres: R&B, Indie Pop, A Cappella

Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Ki5 – aka Kyler Wilkins – is a live-looping artist who specializes in using vocals and beatboxing to create R&B, pop, and folk inspired songs layer by layer right before your eyes. Drawing inspiration from musical luminaries like Reggie Watts, Bobby McFerrin, and Bon Iver, Ki5’s authentic, empathetic, and liberating style is nothing short of transformative. His artistry has catapulted him to the spotlight, sharing stages with legends such as Erykah Badu, CeCe Peniston, and Reggie Watts – a testament to his boundless versatility as both an artist and a show-stopping performer. 

NPR’s All Songs Considered says this about Ki5’s 2019 live-looping performance of “Honey”: “Like honey, [his] falsetto is sweet; the layers of loops are sticky and soothing, building to a celebratory bridge, then melting back down to calming waves.”

Find Ki5 on all major streaming platforms and connect on social media (@ki5loops on instagram and facebook) to get the latest news and music updates!