BBC Introducing, 1Xtra, Radio 6, GRM Daily, Rapzilla, and KSI’s Sidemen have all backed Kio, the Essex rapper whose track Summa pushed streams past 1.5 million. His BOTTOMLINE project led to a headline show at O2 Academy Islington and further performances down the line at KOKO Camden, Ronnie Scott’s, and Brixton Jamm.
Known for fusing faith, storytelling, and raw rap energy, heard on tracks like Church and Grace, Kio is building global momentum with 100,000+ Apple Music plays and 10,000 Shazams.