Billboard Top 100 Artist, Krizz Kaliko, Links With Native King, Launching the Denver-based Musician into the Spotlight

Vase X. Holly
5 min readNov 27, 2022

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"MONSTARZ" — a showcase of talented artists! Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or anywhere you love streaming music from.

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With so many songs coming out each week and new rappers competing to the death, it is hard to find a song that stands out as truly unique. It can be hard to discover a new, fresh voice in hip hop, which is why Native King caught my ear with his mega-hit single, “MONSTARZ”.

The song was so innovative that it seemed like it came out of the future. Native King, Itz KC Music, both working with Grammy-nominated Krizz Kaliko, have created a new single with the potential to be a hit across North America.

And beyond.

Listen to “MONSTARZ” by Native King and Itz KC Music ft. Krizz Kaliko

Winning Back to Back

Native King, who earned the title of Colorado’s Next Big Thing after his recent flawless appearance on Grind Mode Cypher 15 CHOPPERS, aims to launch himself into the mainstream spotlight with his new single “MONSTARZ”, featuring Krizz Kaliko, a long-time collaborator with the legendary Tech N9ne (owner of Strange Music Inc.)

King is on his way to becoming a household name in Colorado. Not only has he managed to earn the respect of the local scene, but he’s also recently made it onto the radar of many industry giants after appearing on Grind Mode Cypher vol. 15 and then releasing his single with Krizz Kaliko immediately afterward.

Grind Mode Cypher crowns a King in Denver

Watch the Best Rappers in Denver — Native King and Mesn

Grind Mode Cypher, which hosts rap competitions for up-and-coming rappers all over the world recently had Volume 15 in Denver. King, who many say is one of the best in Colorado, was there with Mesn and other artists to show the rest of the world what time it is musically. Denver is quickly becoming a hotbed for hip-hop.

As the music scene and its never-ending stream of talented artists continue to grow out west, Native King is showing that Colorado can produce some of the best rappers in the country.

In the past few years, his label Cypher Tank Records Ltd. has earned a solid reputation among the Denver music scene and its local community. As a Colorado rapper and video producer, Native King has a deep understanding of the Denver culture and decided it was time to make national moves.

“This music is dedicated to Colorado, its artists, and the whole city culture. Denver is so diverse, and that’s what I love about it.” — Native King

A Look Back At Native King’s Career

Native King. Photo courtesy of Cypher Scope Media

There are many reasons why Native King is next up in Denver’s music scene. His music is original and fresh, he is an excellent live performer, and this year he stacked up win after win.

Native King has been releasing music for 7 years now, with his first freestyles being uploaded to YouTube. He followed up those first freestyle videos 2 years later with his debut studio album titled Stay Blessed, Stay Blazed.” He has been making his name known around Denver and surrounding states ever since.

King’s music career has had several notable features since STAY BLESSED was released 5 years ago. He has songs with Stevie Stone, KXNG Crooked, Krizz Kaliko, Twisted Insane and Mesn. Native King’s albums appeal to a wide variety of music genres that most listeners will find refreshing and easily vibe with.

If you’re not familiar with Native King’s music yet, check out “MONSTARZ” first, and then you need to listen to “Love Me Like an Accident”, which is my personal favorite.

Watch the music video below.

Love Me Like An Accident — Native King

New single featuring Krizz Kaliko is a hit!

Native King is one of several exciting young rappers to come out of Colorado recently. His latest single, “Monstarz”, features him rapping over a hard-hitting instrumental produced by WyshMasterBeats. The song is full of energy and attitude, and King’s lyrics are rapid-fire punches, keeping the flow on point.

But he’s not rapping alone on this one. King brought another talented Colorado artist with him; Itz KC Music. KC’s verse was straight-fire and had me headbanging with my headphones on in public throughout the whole song.

As if their collaboration alone wasn’t enough to make “Monstarz” a certified banger, Native King brings the legendary chopper, Krizz Kaliko, to bless the first verse.

Krizz Kaliko was the first artist to sign with Tech N9ne’s Strange Music Inc., and his appearance gives the song a lot of well-deserved exposure on streaming platforms like Spotify.

In addition, Krizz Kaliko has a strong online presence, with thousands of followers on Twitter and Instagram, and now they know about Native King and Itz Kc Music.

MONSTARZ” is doing respectable numbers on Spotify, boasting over 2,000 streams within the first couple of days since its release! The single is also available on all other streaming platforms.

If you wanted to watch the creative process behind the song, then I got a present for you!

Watch the Colorado musicians in their element during this mini-documentary below.

Behind the scenes with Native King and Itz Kc Music

In Conclusion

Native King’s new single “MONSTARZ” is an impressive debut; it perfectly captures the idea of having unequaled confidence in one’s ability. Working with Krizz Kaliko gives him a promising future since he is already considered a legend in the hip-hop.

Although the music is undoubtedly catchy, those who really appreciate lyrical skill will love Native King’sMONSTARZ” even more when they hear the beat switch up at the chorus and then the verse drops. Here, listeners will really be able to decipher the song’s cleverness, which is abundantly displayed throughout this track.

Simply put, this song has plenty of dimensions that contribute to its appeal and replay value — even without any featured artist.

Ultimately, this success means only good things for Native King as he continues to craft himself into one of the year’s most promising upcoming artists.

We are all excited to see what else Native King has in store for Colorado listeners in the future.

The End.

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Vase X. Holly

Holly’s “quick and dirty” entertainment journalism has a recognizable vibe driven by pop culture and lifestyle themes, with a flare of mental health and fun.