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Kith The Kid: From Iran to London – The Untold Story
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In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we sit down with Kith The Kid, the Iranian rapper born in Ahvaz who transformed adversity into an international music career.
Known professionally as Kith The Kid, Marco Polo Mahan shares his powerful journey from discovering hip-hop at a young age through artists like Eminem and 50 Cent to teaching himself four languages and moving to the United Kingdom at just 19 years old to pursue his passion for music.
After facing significant challenges in Iran that forced him to leave his home country, Kith The Kid refused to give up on his dreams. In 2021, he released his international EP, Legacy, featuring collaborations with acclaimed artists including OG Maco, Glasses Malone and Wrekonize.
As of 2024, his music has been featured twice on Spotify RapCaviar, helping establish him as a rising voice in global hip-hop.
In this conversation, we discuss:
Growing up in Iran and discovering rap music
Learning multiple languages through music
Leaving home to build an international career
Creating the Legacy EP and collaborating with established artists
The impact of being featured on RapCaviar
The challenges and opportunities facing independent artists today
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