Matt Kalu

Biography

Matt Kalu is an independent R&B, Neon Soul, Alté and Rap artist and producer from Lusaka, Zambia, building a sound that blends contemporary African influences with soulful melodies, honest storytelling and modern hip-hop energy. Driven by a desire to create music that connects beyond borders, Matt Kalu explores themes of love, heartbreak, ambition, self-belief and personal growth. His music reflects the experiences of a young African artist navigating relationships, identity and the pursuit of greatness while creating his own path independently. Matt has already begun making his mark within the African music space, with his music featured by Zambian Lifestyle and a song reaching #1 on Talent Showcase Africa for four consecutive weeks. He has also collaborated with artists and creatives including FJCXMAFIA, Michael Kio and Rare Designer. Beyond being an artist, Matt is a producer and the founder of 26ixStudios, an independent creative platform based in Lusaka focused on music production, recording, mixing, mastering and developing opportunities for emerging African creatives. With a growing catalogue and a clear vision to take his music from Zambia to Southern Africa, East Africa, West Africa and eventually the global stage, Matt Kalu is building with one belief at the centre of it all: this is his time.

Top Songs

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Sarafina

Afrobeats