Kyle Bent

Kyle Bent first captured significant industry attention after the 2014 release of his music video for ‘Mind Control.’ The track rapidly garnered over one hundred thousand views on YouTube and was subsequently featured on prominent music television networks including MTV, On Demand, and Music Choice. This breakthrough success also attracted widespread coverage from influential hip-hop blogs such as Undergroundhiphop, HHS97, The Source, XXL, and DJBooth, elevating his public profile. Prior to this major breakthrough, Bent had been diligently cultivating his craft, beginning with freestyle rapping in 2005 and forming his first rap duo by 2007. This foundational period also saw him develop skills in audio engineering and recording to produce his initial music.

In 2010, Bent initiated a highly prolific partnership with music engineer Tarik McFarland, resulting in over seventy songs across five distinct project releases and significantly refined his artistic skills. During this time, Bent also secured sponsorship from Tom Murray, facilitating placements on influential digital platforms like WorldStarHipHop and Datpiff, expanding his initial audience reach. Building on this growing momentum, Bent released the music video for ‘Higher Power’ in early 2016. This release achieved remarkable visibility, gaining significant exposure on Reddit where it accumulated over three hundred thousand views overnight, highlighting his growing digital presence.

Throughout his career, he has shared stages with major artists including multi-platinum selling artist Nelly and Grammy-nominated artist Machine Gun Kelly at numerous venues and music festivals. Known for his distinctive inspirational musical expression and commitment to delivering positive messages, Kyle Bent consistently aims to transcend traditional boundaries of rap music, focusing on creating work that not only entertains but also leaves a lasting, positive impact on listeners, solidifying his unique brand in the contemporary music landscape.