Bio
I am Kim B.
KIM B. is a DJ, emcee and former recording artist, songwriter, and dancer from the west side of Chicago, Illinois. She has been turning heads across the midwest. Fans describe her as a “flawless performer” and describes her songs as “what REAL R&B sounds like”. Kim B. stands out with her well-known stage presence and fluid dance moves.
Her debut self released EP I’m Kim B. featured vocal production from Joshua Welton (Prince) and landed her as a guest on TrueStar Radio - Power 92 and as a performer at the Chicago Music Awards 2008. The following year, KIM B. graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Arts, Entertainment, Media & Management with a focus in Music Business and a concentration in Marketing.
Kim B. Continued (Mixtape) was released in 2013. It was a creative combination of original songs and cover-remixes, showcasing for the first time, her ability to twist pop songs and make them her own.
On September 30, 2016, KIM B. released her third project Phase 3 (EP) and her fan inspired merchandise line called “Kim B.’s Clique”. She also performed at the Illinois Solo Artist Awards and opened for R&B artist Carl Thomas (Verve Music Group).
In September of 2016, she spent time working as a production and wardrobe assistant on the video shoot of "Hips Sing", the hit song by DJ Sultan featuring Elephant Man. Later that year, KIM B. began working with Phoenix Melody (Australia X Factor), providing live background vocals during her rehearsals & performances.
In 2017, KIM B. took a break from the spotlight and stayed productive behind the scenes. She wrote Iveliss Rivera's (Chicago Teen Singer/Actress) first single “Star Power” as well as collaborated with heavyweight producers DaBeatFreakz (Usher) and UK Artist Krishane in songwriting sessions. That same year, KIM B. added another skill to her repertoire: DJing! Handpicked and trained by MDM Entertainment, she has been gigging all around the Chicagoland area.
At the end of 2020, KIM B. decided to dive into the world of content creation. Already having an extensive background in editing, public speaking, and musical expertise, she decided to apply her skills to Youtube and currently has over 15,000 subscribers. Clips of Kim B.’s Youtube videos have been re-posted by recording artists like Chris Brown, Queen Naija & Tinashe via Instagram.
By 2022, KIM B. decided to leave MDM Entertainment to pursue DJing independently. Since then she has pivoted from weddings/private events to more public venues, like nightclubs, and plans to grow her brand more in that arena.
KIM B. continues to set the bar for both djs and content creators. While maintaining a full time day job, KIM B. achieves all her success having never had a manager, publicist, or record deal. She hopes to one day be a full time DJ/Content Creator, but in the meantime plans to continue her path as a performer, as well as help other artists achieve success in the independent music arena.