Singer-songwriter K'Coneil was born in

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and migrated to the

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on a college scholarship. His music is a fusion of

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and r&b that he calls "Genre Fluid." He gained popularity with the release of singles like "Light Skin Love" produced by Sean 'Seanizzle' Reid. In 2016, K'Coneil released his debut EP titled "Love/Lust" who charted on billboard, and top 10 reggae iTunes chart. The EP delivered hit singles like "Hot Like You," "Feel So Right," and "Loving You Right." In 2016, he teamed up with

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recording artist

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on the single "Love How You Whine" produced by

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award producer Troyton Rami. The 2 performed the single at the 2016 Canadian CUT Hip Hop Awards in Toronto, Canada. K'Coneil was described as a blend of

Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Paul's first album, ''Stage One'', was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, ''Dutty Rock'', in 2002. Its single "Get Busy ...

and Usher and after his first Jamaican promo tour was called the next Jamaican breakthrough superstar.

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