Kadda Sheekoff
1993 –
Who is Kadda Sheekoff?
Gregory Pierre, professionally known as Kadda Sheekoff, is a Haitian singer and songwriter from Haiti who writes positive, uplifting songs that encourage people to work toward their dreams, while avoiding the use of profanity out of respect for his Mother. He made his breakthrough in 2017 with the single " Lè’m Ale," which peaked in the Top 30 of the Haitian Songs chart, and continued with a string of high-profile collaborations before issuing his debut, Espwa, in 2018. a songwriter since the age of 8, he grew up in Haiti, later spending time in New York City before his career took off. In 2014,
In 2017, he delivered his full-length debut Mixtape, Espwa, which featured guest appearances by Wanito, Blaze One, Reginald Cange, Niska Garoute and others.
Raised in Brooklyn, NY, Gregory Pierre developed an interest in hip hop after initially disliking the genre for its use of vulgarity and misogyny. After adopting the name Kadda Sheekoff and recording songs in his Aunt's basement. Kadda Sheekoff employs various lyrical techniques in his songwriting. The rapper views hip-hop as a medium conducive to storytelling, he utilizes both metaphors and literal statements in his work.
As a child Kadda Sheekoff took Flute lessons; he would later learn to play drums and piano, although he has had no formal training in these other musical instruments. In addition to music, Kadda Sheekoff has pursued other business ventures, including fashion.
he attended Eglise Baptiste Du Bon Berger De Peniel, an Assemblies of God church and one of the most known churches in Brooklyn,NY. Throughout his career Kadda Sheekoff has had a strong commitment to charity. He has been an ambassador for the KaddAffection Foundation, and is currently The CEO of the foundation.
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- Born
- Jan 13, 1993
Haiti - Also known as
- Tinèg Jacmel La
- Parents
- Wilbert Pierre
- Marie Elenne Alexis
- Siblings
- Emmanuel Pierre, Meranda Junior Pierre, Lineda Pierre
- Children
- Grace Pierre
- Religion
- Christian
- Ethnicity
- Haitian
- Nationality
- Haiti
- Employment
- CEO, Telegenique Records
- Lived in
- New Jersey
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on January 15, 2020
Modified by yvoneokoye
on February 23, 2020
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