Junior Kenna

‘E.ll.o aka Junior Kenna’ is a young and talented Reggae/Hiphop artist raised in Holland by Surinam and Indonesian parents. From a very early age he was inspired to be involved in music with influences from his mum, uncles, cousins and father, ‘Ken Dread’, all active performing artists.

By the early 2000′s he was developing his own vocal and writing styles and soon started performing and recording his unique style on existing rhythms from established reggae/dancehall artists. Around the same time his older brother ‘Row’ started the Dutch hip-hop group ‘Bludline’ together with mutual friends ‘J-Lexx’ and ‘Problems’. It wasn’t long before ‘Junior’ joined the group.

After a few years developing skills and gaining recording experience the group turned to established Dutch hip-hop producer ‘Mackadena’ and his infamous collective ‘DvDBeatCompany.’ Soon after Mack realised the possibilities for multi-talented ‘Kenna’ and laid the foundations to achieve his dreams of being a recognised reggae artist.

Mack’s links to the UK have given Kenna the opportunity to work with and take advice from experienced UK reggae/dub artists such as ‘Darien Prophecy, Jah Warriors, Irie-J, Innerheart and Jah-Free. ‘Junior Kenna’ is currently working on his debut album with ‘Mack’ and will see his first single-release on ‘Ambiel Music’ in late 2011.