Meet K.I.R.K.
K.I.R.K. aka James Kirkendoll is an emcee and producer from Austin, Texas. Born in Norfolk, VA, but raised in Austin.
He is a unique artist that warrants attention with his social consciousness, awareness, and wittiness; he can grab anyone’s attention universally.
His collaborations with legendary Grammy Nominated artists prove his raw talent and ability within the craft.
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K.I.R.K.'s biggest collaborations to date are his single: Detonate with Busta Rhymes in 2021 and his most recent single: Run It Up featuring Zaytoven in 2022.
In 2017, K.I.R.K. appeared in the 20th Anniversary of XXL with Sound Alive Records and featured the album: Elevation by Kirk & E. Smitty. In 2019, at the CC Community Awards, he won Best Hip-Hop Album award for his album: 825 Literature and Best Hip-Hop Track award for this track: Wonder.
Next to his music career, K.I.R.K. created and owns a lifestyle brand called 825 Grind LLC. 
He defines his inspiration behind his brand as following:
“The 825 grind is the most intriguing hours of our lives. Kinetic energy is the only way to balance the positive & negative waves! I am only here to document it.”
Jay Kirk and Ruler Why linked together for his rookie release, packed with originality in the truest form. It encomes a combination of organic soul music and the classic boom bap sound. Ultimately, this project is a short biopic of Jay Kirk's journey as well as a scope in social awareness and morality in today's society. In essence, this EP has created a new sound coming out of Austin, Texas, better known as… Soul Hop.
The 825 Literature is a project with an intent to define daily grind principles. The album serves a pallet of raw triggers & emotions we experience as an underdog. The underdog always shines bright through faith, dedication, & love.
Music remains the only thing that connects every living thing in the universe. Vibrations mean everything.
Peace n Blessingz,
K.I.R.K.