# Kibo

> Kibo is a London-born grime MC and rap experimentalist from Harrow who has built a fiercely individual underground reputation over a decade of cross-genre collaborations, absurdist lyricism, and his own conceptual universe called 'Kwengletaria'. After years as the scene's best-kept secret — co-signed by Dave, Skepta, and JME — he launched his long-awaited comeback in 2026 with the single 'Headside In Da Skiez (Babycham Supernova)', a RAGAMYFF documentary co-directed with Marco Grey, and a sold-out UK headline tour, finally stepping into the spotlight he's been quietly building toward.

- **Role:** Independent Artist at KWENGLATARIAN RECORDZ
- **Organizations:** KWENGLATARIAN RECORDZ, Earth Agency, Pound and Yam Radio, Balamii Radio, Murkage Simulator
- **From:** Harrow, United Kingdom
- **Nationality:** British
- **Known for:** Endorsed as 'superhuman' by Mercury Prize-winning rapper Dave at Victory Lap x RTW Cypher (2023), Co-signed by Skepta and JME, Contributed to Idris Elba's YARDIE film soundtrack (2019)

## Career timeline

- **pre-2019** — Grows up in Harrow, NW London; discovers Wu-Tang Clan and grime; develops the 'Kwengletarian' rap philosophy through cypher culture
- **2019** — Contributes to Idris Elba's YARDIE movie soundtrack with a UK funky track alongside Kouslin
- **2019-2022** — Builds deep underground reputation through Lord of the Mics clash vs Armz, cross-genre collabs with The Bug, Y U QT, and Voltage (Kings Of The Rollers)
- **2022-11** — Featured in Passion of the Weiss Best British Rap round-up
- **2023-03** — Launches EFFUM FM on Pound and Yam online radio — a bi-monthly show for Kwengletarians worldwide
- **2023-04** — Releases FBFR: FUEGO BABY FURTARDO RETURNZ! (Sorry 4 Da Longness) — 9-track mixtape on KWENGLATARIAN RECORDZ
- **2023-06** — Appears in Victory Lap x RTW cypher alongside Central Cee and Dave; Dave calls him 'superhuman' — moment goes viral
- **2023-11** — NME interview on cypher culture and the Dave co-sign
- **2023-12** — Releases Murkage Simulator: Demo Disc with Chamber45 — a grime/video game music project
- **2024** — Featured in Complex 'MCs Taking Grime Into The Future' and END. Clothing 'Welcome to Kwengletaria' editorial
- **2025** — Releases KIBO'S BLEEP TEST (WAV RELOADED) and Bedroom Bullies EP; named in multiple 2026 artists-to-watch lists
- **2026-01** — Drops 'Headside In Da Skiez (Babycham Supernova)' + RAGAMYFF 15-minute documentary co-directed with Marco Grey
- **2026-02** — Official Charts interview published; Dazed names him one of 10 Musicians to Watch in 2026
- **2026-03** — Releases 'SHUBZONLINE' video and announces debut UK headline tour
- **2026-04** — Releases 'Red Starz'; UK headline tour concludes with sold-out Camden Assembly show in London

## Achievements

- Endorsed as 'superhuman' by Mercury Prize-winning rapper Dave at Victory Lap x RTW Cypher (2023)
- Co-signed by Skepta and JME
- Contributed to Idris Elba's YARDIE film soundtrack (2019)
- Named one of Dazed Digital's 10 Musicians to Watch in 2026
- Featured in Complex's 'MCs Taking Grime Into The Future'
- Sold out Camden Assembly (400-cap London venue) on debut UK headline tour (April 2026)
- Self-run label KWENGLATARIAN RECORDZ operating fully independently
- Hosted 9+ episodes of EFFUM FM on Pound and Yam radio with guests including Novelist
- Featured in DJ Mag's Grime 3.0 feature
- Cross-genre collaborations spanning dubstep (The Bug), drum and bass (Voltage), garage (Y U QT), and UK funky

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Released 'Red Starz' deepening Kwengletaria lore; completed debut UK headline tour including sold-out Camden Assembly show
- **2026-03** — Released 'SHUBZONLINE' video and announced debut UK headline tour across Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, and London
- **2026-02** — Official Charts full interview published; Dazed Digital names him one of 10 Musicians to Watch in 2026
- **2026-01** — Released 'Headside In Da Skiez (Babycham Supernova)' and RAGAMYFF 15-minute documentary co-directed with Marco Grey

## Links

- Website: https://kibo69.bandcamp.com
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/kibo_69
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kibo_69_/

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Last updated: 2026-04-25