About Ya Kid K
Born 1972. Ya Kid K is a Congolese singer, rapper and composer.
Manuela Barbara Kamosi Moaso Djogi (born 27 January 1972), known as Ya Kid K, is a Congolese-born Belgian rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is best known as the lead vocalist for the Eurodance group Technotronic.
Early life Djogi was born in Kinshasa in 1972, the daughter of a Congolese father and Belgian mother. Her sister is singer and TV personality Karoline "Leki" Kamosi.
Her family moved to Belgium when she was 11 years old. She spent her teenage years in the United States, first in Chicago where she was introduced to hip-hop and the emerging sounds of house music, and then to Dallas.
Music career After moving back to Belgium from the US, which debuted with a major worldwide hit in 1989, "Pump Up the Jam". Technotronic had the fashion model Felly Kilingi perform in the video, without Ya Kid K's consent. The second single "Get Up! (Before the Night Is Over)" was Ya Kid K's debut music video with Technotronic.
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Who is Ya Kid K?
Congolese singer
When was Ya Kid K born?
Ya Kid K was born on 26 January 1972 in Kinshasa.
What is Ya Kid K's occupation?
Ya Kid K is a singer, rapper and composer.
What nationality is Ya Kid K?
Ya Kid K is Congolese.
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