The 80's era served as the canvas. He then added an interesting blend of colors- red, white, and blue... yellow, green, and a slim line of black. On top, he sketched the unforgettable New York skyline- pre- September 11th, with the Twin Towers in tact. With the artwork complete, God said, "I think I'll name this piece King-I-Divine".
Born to Guyanese and Panamanian parents, King-I-Divine entered the world by way of the Brooklyn borough as Sean L. Maxwell on January 27, 1982. Throughout his life, he relocated from Brooklyn to Queens, from Queens to Long Island; thus, New York City has always been considered home. The artists of the 80's and 90's sparked King-I-Divine's love for hip hop and R&B. Wu-Tang Clan, Bootcamp, Smif N Wesson, and Nas, are just a few of his musical influences. Although New York originated producers RZA, Pete Rock, and DJ Premier heavily influenced King-I-Divine's style, he also draws inspiration from the Neptunes, as well as musical greats Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke.
After leaving New York in 2000, King-I-Divine relocated to Lawrenceville, GA. In the summer of 2003, he combined his Caribbean and Latin background with his knack for playing instruments (the, drums, saxophone, and piano) to create his first tune. King-I-Divine continued to create beats until he finally found his distinct style. Most of his tunes thereafter contained elements of his sound; that "boom, bap" drum beat, combined with a simple, yet complementary bass line... a truly melodic melody which has the power to transform today's definition of "music"; a melody which makes the listener experience emotions that transcend understanding.
Currently, King-I-Divine attends Berklee College of Music where he will receive a Master Certificate of Production upon completion. He is the CEO and owner of King-I Entertainment based out of Atlanta, GA. K.W. Johnson is the C.E.O. and head journalist of K.W. Johnson Journal of Music. She is currently working on a compilation of biographies and interviews of up-and-coming artists, producers, songwriters, and poets. Ms. Johnson is a 2004 graduate of Winthrop University.
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