FTL Jaii Feat. Ezri
New song "Kim K"
Directed by Joni Spielberg, the music video for “Kim K '' follows FTL Jaii and Ezri as they deliver an explosive performance in dark alleyways and graffiti-stroked stairwells. It’s a hard-hitting single that discusses the recognition of greatness in oneself. FTL Jaii writes, “They keep on sayin’ I’m chosen/ I tell them I know it.” The hook of the song is a pop culture reference to Kanye and Kim as FTL Jaii says, “Like Ye bro can’t go without his K like Kim.” “Kim K” is a modern, prolific, celebration of the self as FTL Jaii and Ezri emerge with a power-punching new rap single.
FTL Jaii is a sixteen year old rap artist from Cleveland, Ohio. He has been acclaimed by Talk of the Land and won Rookie of the Year in Hot Music Cleveland in 2021. His latest single “Kim K” will be featured on his EP Hottest Youngin this November.
Jaiden, professionally known as FTL Jaii is a 16-year-old rising artist from Cleveland, OH. While he has only been taking music seriously for the past year, he was introduced to music at an early age because of his numerous family members who have been making music since he was 5 years old. He broke into the music industry this year by staying consistent and utilizing his resources. The FTL in his name stands for “From The Land” symbolizing that he is from Cleveland, and Jaii comes from his real name, Jaiden, but he added and extra “i” because “you need two eyes to see the vision.” Jaii brings a versatile sound to the industry being influenced by artists such as Lil Baby and EST Gee as well as artists such as Calboy and Toosi. Although he is very young, Jaii has a story to tell and he mixes and masters his own music. His insane work ethic and consistency will be what makes him a superstar. He wants to show that you can be a young kid from a tough place and still make it. Recently FTL Jaii was featured in Talk of the Land and won Rookie of the Year in Hot Music Cleveland in 2021. Even though he doesn’t graduate highschool until May 2023 he is definitely one of Cleveland’s most promising young artists. He’ll be performing live at The Odeon in Cleveland on October 21. He has just released his latest single “Kim K” produced by Loko La’flare and featuring fellow Cleveland native Ezri. Jaii and Ezri have a long history which made this collaboration special. The video for the single is directed by Joni Spielberg and is out now. This track will be featured on his highly anticipated EP “Hottest Youngin” slated to be released in November. “I want people to know I’m here to stay. They gotta expect the unexpected out of me. I’m grateful for everybody on my journey and I appreciate all my supporters. “
Miles Lindon
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