Rapper Kelz

Kellan Andrew (born December 6, 1988), better known by his stage name "KELZ", is an American Rapper, actor, former model and musician.

MUSIC

"KELZ" released his debut album "The Main Event" at age 15. In 2007 a more mature "KELZ" reentered the music scene with the release of the single "Ye Ain't Bout Dat". The "Ye Ain't Bout Dat single" did very well for "KELZ" and debuted on the Billboard Music Charts on September 8, 2007 at #21 on the Hot 100 Hot sigles sales chart, and #89 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart. The "Ye Ain't Bout Dat" single continued to climb the charts on Oct 6, 2007 the song peaked at # 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart, ironically the song crossed over and landed at #7 on the Hot Pop Sales Chart. The success of the "Ye Aint Bout Dat" single lead the "Kelz's" first national retail tour exclusively through the FYE retail music chain. The "Ye Ain't Bout Dat" music video features guest appearances by Raz B (formerly of B2K), rappers Dollah Jones and Tone Tone, and crooner Trey Songz. Signed to No Tyze Entertainment "KELZ" is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on his 2nd project "ADHD"."

"KELZ" also an accomplished drummer who studied under the tuteledge of Grammy nominated drummer Gayelynn McKinney has won many talent competitions, has been performing since he was a small child.

FILM

"KELZ" made his on screen debut appearing in the highly acclaimed independent Dirty Mitten Films movie "Project 313". The movie's soundtrack featured "Kelz's" original song "I'm Outside".

TELEVISION

FOX 2 NEWS 2007 Detroit Feature Interview and Performance

WXYZ Channel 7 News Tuesday Child Feature Story

WANE Channel 15 News Feature story

WGCL Channel 46 Atlanta Georgia Feature story

PHILANTHROPHY

Along with his mother "KELZ" launched the non-profit company E.O.C.S.O.C (Embracing Our Children-Saving Our Community). By partnering music, with education and awareness "KELZ" set out to change the blight of the hungry and homeless in his hometown of Detroit Michigan. "Kelz" reached out to other Detroit rappers and put on a series of free concerts that raised more than 75,000 pounds of food. The success of the Detroit program lead "KELZ" to launch similar programs in Atlanta, Indiana, Ohio and Florida. More than 100 shows were held.

"KELZ" has been featured in many magazine and pulications including Right On, Billboard, Word Up, Gumbo, Black Beat, Floss Illustrated, The Journal Gazette, Connect With Detroit, Murder Dog, Metro Times.

PRODUCERS

"KELZ" has worked with many successful, certified platinum and award winning producers including KHAO, Mike Winans Jr, Chip Dixson, 4th Letter Productions, Silent Riot, KIDD, Bei Maejor, Team Green and more.

Sources

Billboard Magazine - Newsstand Issues 9/8/2007, 9/15,2007, 9/22/2007, 9/29/2007, 10/06/2007, 10/13/2007 10/20/2007Kelzworld.comBillboard.com FYE.com (Transworld Corp)mountaintopmgmt.comfm98wjlb.comKelz press kitCrystal Anthony (Kelz's mother)The Main Event linear noteseocsoc.orgFloss Illustrated magazineRight On magazineWord Up magagazineFOX 2 NEWS 2007 Detroit Feature Interview and PerformanceWXYZ Channel 7 News archive WANE Channel 15 News archive WGCL Channel 46 Atlanta News archiveMurder Dog MagazineConnect With Detroit

EXTERNAL LINKS

www.kelzworld.com

www.eocsoc.org

www.myspace.com/kelzworldmusic

www.kelzworld.com/kelzvideo