Kirko Bangz – American singer, songwriter, producer
Kirko Bangz’s real name is Kirk Jerel Randle. He was born on 20 August 1989 in Houston, Texas. The young artist graduated from North Shore High School and enrolled in Prairie View A&M University to study communications. Kirk started writing lyrics when he was just 15 years old. His single mom offered the singer plenty of inspiration by trying hard to give him a decent life and a good education.
Bangz began his career in 2009. Back then, he released two mixtapes, Procrastination Kills and Progression, which became popular among his friends and a few fans. At that time, Kirk’s manager was his college friend D Will.
A year later, the artist recorded the new mixtape, Procrastination Kills 2. In 2011, he continued the series of albums by releasing Procrastination Kills 3. That year, the young artist finally became famous thanks to the song “What Yo Name Iz”. Later, the singer released many remixes to the song with the help of such celebrities as Big Sean, Wale, and Bun B. In September, the rapper recorded one more hit “Drank In My Cup”. The single topped Rhythmic and Hot Rap Songs Chart, came in 28th on Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Top 40. Kirko went on to record several remixes of the hit with the help of J. Cole, 2 Chainz, Tyga, Chamillionaire, Kid Ink, Bow Wow, and Trey Songz.