Kilo Kish is an American singer-songwriter and visual artist known for her experimental hip hop and art pop music, and extensive collaborations with notable artists and fashion brands. After releasing her critically acclaimed debut EP Homeschool on April 2, 2012, Kilo Kish quickly established herself as a dynamic force in experimental hip hop and art pop. The EP earned widespread praise, with Complex notably naming it one of the best albums of 2012. Prior to her musical debut, Kish graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2012 with a focus on textile design, a background that informs her multidisciplinary artistic approach.
In 2018, Kish unveiled the EP mothe, which included the single Elegance, an immediate hit that Pitchfork lauded as a ‘Best New Track.’ She continued this prolific period with the EP Redux in 2019, an introspective project featuring collaborations with producer Ray Brady. Her highly anticipated second studio album, American Gurl, debuted on March 25, 2022, further expanding her sound through collaborations with artists such as Miguel, Jean Dawson, and Vince Staples. Throughout her career, Kilo Kish has consistently demonstrated her multifaceted artistic vision by directing her own music videos, illustrating her comprehensive creative control across visual and auditory mediums. This dedication to her craft positions her as a singular talent, continually pushing boundaries within her genre.