Magnum Ki – Magnum Ki (2010)

Magnum Ki - Magnum Ki (2010)

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With over a decade in the making, Magnum K.I. is set to
release their first full-length self-titled album.
Consisting of Michael Arnone (aka DJ Kutdown), Rob Crooks
and Ismaila Alfa, this trio feels as though they have
reached a new stage in their musical development.

Ismaila, the lead vocalist for Magnum K.I., first gained
notoriety in the mid- to late-nineties, as a member of the
pioneering hip-hop group, Frek Sho. In 1996, Frek Sho
released the first music video by any Manitoban hip-hop
artists to be in regular rotation on Much Music. In 1999,
Arnone was recruited to join the seminal hip-hop act, as
their main audio engineer, producer and DJ. Since then,
Ismaila and Arnone have released over 10 CD`s and two vinyl
EPs, and have won praise internationally as both a duo and
as solo-performers.

In 2005, Magnum K.I. was given a great opportunity when they
were invited to join Van`s Warped Tour. As performers on the
Code of the Cuts stage, the duo played 9 U.S. cities along
side acts from both Definitive Jux and Rhymesayers. Now,
with over one hundred shows as Magnum K.I. under their belt,
they have shared stages with Ill Bill, the Alkaholiks, DJ A
-Trak, and Black Moon, just to name a few.

In 2008, Ismaila and Arnone released their debut EP as
Magnum K.I., entitled Gunshy. The EP, which included such
hit-worthy songs as the title track, Tired and Sleep,
continues to chart on college radio.

In 2009, Magnum K.I. became even more dynamic when they made
song-writer/producer Rob Crooks an official member of the
group. With Crooks` added presence on stage, backing up
Ismaila`s vocals, and his precocious song-writing ability,
the duo-turned-trio are stronger than they`ve ever been.
With feel good songs such as the nostalgic Ol`Skool,
socially charged songs like Phoenix, and hip-hop pop songs
like the infectious Dreaming, Magnum K.I.`s self-titled
debut is sure to be noticed by industry insiders and music
fans alike.