kids encyclopedia robot

Kia Shine facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Kia Shine
Kia Shine 2023.jpg
Kia Shine in 2023
Background information
Also known as Nakia Shine, Kinfolk Jones, Kinfolk Kia Shine
Origin Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • record producer
  • songwriter
Years active 1998–present
Labels
  • Diamond Cut
  • Rap Hustlaz
  • Universal
  • Kinfolk Music Group
Associated acts Kingpin Skinny ..., Yo Gotti

Kia Shine is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is known for his debut single "Krispy", which is also the lead single from his 2007 debut album Due Season.

Music career

2006–2007: Due Season

In August 2006, he hosted an episode of BET's Rap City. Shine's debut single is "Krispy". The song peaked at number 66 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 24 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. Shine's major label debut, Due Season, was released on Universal Records on July 31, 2007. A remix was released in late July 2007 featuring E-40, Jim Jones, Swizz Beatz, LL Cool J, Remy Ma, Young Buck, Fabolous and Slim Thug.

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2007: Due Season

EPs

  • 2008: The Kush - EP
  • 2009: Checkin' My Fresh - EP
  • 2010: Club Walmart (Single)
  • 2010: Dreads - EP
  • 2011: Newmonia (Single)

Mixtapes

  • 2009: 2000Shine
  • 2010: The Alarm Clock Theory
  • 2011: Memphis Beat

Singles

Year Song Chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2007 "Krispy" 107 66 24 Due Season
"W.O.W." - 125 -
2009 "Checkin' My Fresh"
(featuring Young Dro and Maino)
- - - 2000Shine
2010 "Club Walmart"
(featuring Yung Joc)
- - - TBA
kids search engine
Kia Shine Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.