Kenna

Kenna Zemedkun is an Ethiopian-born American musician, philanthropist, and technology creative whose work spans Grammy-nominated music, clean water initiatives, and digital platform innovation. After releasing his debut album ‘New Sacred Cow’ in 2003, co-produced by Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, Kenna quickly established himself as a distinct voice in music. The album, which seamlessly blended electronica, synthpop, post-rock, and house music, featured the hit single ‘Freetime,’ which soared to #19 on the U.S. Dance charts in 2003.

Continuing his musical output, Kenna released a series of EPs, including ‘Land 2 Air Chronicles I: Chaos and the Darkness’ in 2011 and ‘Land 2 Air Chronicles II: Imitation Is Suicide’ across three chapters in 2013. In 2015, he released the single ‘Sleep When We Die.’ More recently, Kenna has made significant contributions as a songwriter, co-writing several tracks in 2023. These include ‘After December’ and ‘Couch Kids’ (featuring Sammy Adams) for Brooke Alexx, as well as ’10x Better’ and ‘I Kissed A Boy’ for Marielle Kraft. His co-written track ‘Oldest’ for Brooke Alexx garnered over 3 million Spotify streams, while ‘I Kissed A Boy’ for Marielle Kraft achieved over 100,000 Spotify streams.

Kenna’s career showcases a unique blend of creative and entrepreneurial achievements, from Grammy-nominated music to impactful philanthropic initiatives and groundbreaking digital platform innovation. His ability to consistently deliver measurable success across diverse fields underscores his versatility and marketability as a multifaceted talent.