From R&B to Hip Hop, from Soul to Pop, multi talented artist/writer/producer, Charles “Kizzo” Kizzee continues to reveal to the world a style that can only be described as, “Kizzotainment.”
Growing up in the small town of Huntsville, Texas never stopped Kizzo from having big dreams. Early on, Kizzo was influenced by the likes of Michael Jackson, BabyFace, New Edition, LL Cool J, BBD, Bobby Brown, Janet Jackson and Teddy Riley. Through the years, regardless of added influences, it was the ‘originals’ that played the greatest part in developing his identity.
After high school, Charles attended the Art Institute of Houston, obtaining a degree in Music/Video Business. Initially it was a choice made to develop as a producer, but the decision proved crucial to future ventures (from running an indie label, and forming his own songwriting/producing/publishing company).
Although Kizzo’s solo efforts now seems as natural as breathing, it actually took him quite some time to reach that point. The early stages of his journey were experienced with local groups. It wasn’t until years later that one label in particular was interested in not only the group (then C3), but Kizzo as a solo artist as well. After much discussion, negotiation and most of all convincing, Kizzo agreed to give it a go. The project that Kizzo created wasn’t the vision of that label; but Kizzo and his label (Seven Figure Entertainment) released it anyway. The project was, “Show Goes On.” It has gone on to be a milestone in the artist’s solo career.
Once the fire was lit, it wasn’t long before he followed up with "SGO2 (The Great Escape)". The project is proving to be a sequel that truly surpassed the original, and has almost instantly cemented Kizzo’s place among the long list of respected artists.
Soon after, fans recieved a bonus, a collection/remix album entitled "K 2 tha Izzo (Collection Vol. 1)". The album featured remixes of songs that were on the two previous projects, as well as a couple of new songs.
The fourth installment to the catalog was the very personal "The Moment". Including the title track, "The Moment" includes what could be considered "journal entries", giving insight to the artist's experiences and emotions over a period of time.
One peer said to Kizzo “I know you either workin’ on somethin’ or you just finished workin on somethin’, so what you got?!” That statement is just one testament to the focus, work ethic and on going creativity that is respected, appreciated and admired by many of Kizzo’s peers and fans. It’s also that type of respect, appreciation and admiration that keeps Kizzo wanting to give those peers and fans what he believes they truly deserve, which is the best of
Charles “Kizzo” Kizzee!
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