Kevoh Yout profile
Kevoh Yout: “the yout-a-dem-evangelist” as he popularly defines himself, a very energetic stage performer, the ragga sensation, famous for his unmistakable pidgin flow. Kevin “Kevoh Yout” Ochanda is definitely one of East Africa’s fastest rising stars.
Born on 27th July 1985, in a family of four brothers and two sisters, Kevoh Yout discovered his passion for music at an early age being influenced by his musically intrigued father and brothers all avid musicians. While still in primary school, Kevoh Yout developed a liking for reggae and ragga, using every opportunity to imitate other established ragga artist such as Capleton, Beenie man and Buju Banton who were then his role models.
He ventured into the musical world first as a hip hop artist following his brother’s footsteps but later switched to his first love ragga. He performed at school events, clubs such as f2 and neighborhood battles always emerging the tops at every challenge.
He gave his life to Christ in the year 2005 and since then decided never to go back to the secular life he lived and purposed to lead as many people as possible to his new found faith.
His big break came when PHAT records signed him for a one year recording deal in the year 2006 where he record several tracks, releasing a five track pre-album in the year 2007 titled reaching out. The pre- album contained songs such as “praise him” which later became a hit clenching the number 1 spot in the weekly “home grown” show on “Metro fm” for 5 consecutive weeks. Since then Kevin has been riding high recording hit after hit.
He later completed recording his full length album named “Determination” which featured artist such as Mr. T, Michelle, Kristine Ndela, Mc Dice and Shem (wernono crew).
Kevin has since then been a consistent image in the gospel entertainment scene having participated in some of the most prestigious events. He has so far opened up for international artists Sherwin Gardner, Damita Haddon, Marvin Winans and Isaac Blackman. He also Performed at the Groove awards 2011. He has been nominated at the prestigious groove awards five times, that is; in the most promising artist category 2008, Ragga/Reggae Song of the year(No More) category 2009,Male Artist of the Year category 2011,Album of the Year(Determination) category 2011,Ragga/Reggae Song of the Year(Determination) category 2011.
He defines his mission as “ Kevoh Yout is a yout who is totally sold out for Christ and his mission, vision and ambition is to impact the youth with the truth and impregnating the hearts & the minds of the youth with purpose”
Discography:
Determination album ( 2009)
Reaching out pre album ( 2006 )
Some day album ( M.O.G debut album 2009)
Featured in the song- my story
The epistle album ( Mr. T debut album 2009 )
Featured in the songs – finje finje remix, bado nimesimama and ghetto prophecy.
Rise album ( JB debut album – rise remix )
Videography:
Praise him – determination album
No more – determination album
Souljah – determination album
Bado nimesimama – determination/ epistle album
Finje finje remix – epistle album
Ghetto Prophecy-determination album
Events:
This is a list of concerts that Kevoh Yout has participated in excluding all the missions and minor concerts that he has done. Kevoh Yout has been a regular figure at most of K-krew and Badilika Dj’s missions.
Recharge concert ( Sherwin Gardner, Marvin Winans and Damita Haddon ) - 2009
M.O.G album launch – 2009
Spa Fest – 2009
Wernono/Danco/Chiefs Album Launch – 2009
Isaac Blackman concert – 2009
K-Rave -2006,2007,2008
Totally Sold Out ( performed before 10000 plus crowd ) – 2006 and 2008
Kenya Music Week – 2007/2008
Badilika school of Dj’s launch - 2007
Class of 07 – 2007
Zaidi ya mziki album launch ( Nairobi and Mombasa ) - 2006
To contact Kevoh Yout:
YOUTMAN ENTERTAINMENT
P.O BOX 52436-00200
MOBILE: +254 738 216 627
EMAIL: k.ochanda@yahoo.com
website: www.myspace.com/Righteousyout
facebook group: KEVOH YOUT
facebook page: www.facebook.com/zagabloh
www.twitter.com/Kevoh YoutMAN
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