Keandrian Qynzel Jones[1] (born September 22, 2000) known professionally as Kankan (stylized as KANKAN), is an American rapper, producer, and songwriter.

Kankan
Birth nameKeandrian Qynzel Jones
BornSeptember 22, 2000 (age 24)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2016–present
LabelsEMPIRE

Early life

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Jones was born on September 22, 2000, in Dallas, Texas. Jones grew up listening to artists such as Speaker Knockerz. He did not initially plan on becoming a rapper. In an interview, Jones is quoted as saying that he started rapping initially, "as a joke". After realizing how fun it was to make music, Kankan began to pursue music fully.[2]

Career

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In 2017, Kankan produced for Smokepurpp.

In 2019, Kankan collaborated with artist Fifty Grand.[3]

On October 5, 2021, Kankan released his debut album Rr.[4]

On September 30, 2022, Kankan released his second studio album Way2Geeked.[5]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US Heat
[6]
Rr
Way2Geeked 16

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Album details
##Radiant## (with SSGKobe)
  • Released: December 25, 2018
#In#My#Glo
  • Released: February 1, 2019
Radiant 2 (with SSGKobe)
  • Released: June 26, 2019
Packrunner EP
  • Released: August 14, 2019
Live Slay Die Slay
  • Released: September 14, 2019
BenjiKan
  • Released: September 18, 2019
#B4K2
  • Released: March 5, 2020
Oxy
  • Released: April 10, 2020
Kan Gianni
  • Released: April 18, 2020
Interstellar EP
  • Released: May 29, 2020
#B4K3
  • Released: July 4, 2020
KanGianni2
  • Released: August 13, 2020
InMyGlo2
  • Released: August 19, 2020
Fast Cars N Codeine
  • Released: September 23, 2020
#B4K4
  • Released: November 19, 2020
Codeine Graveyard
  • Released: December 1, 2020
Live Fast Die Slay 2
  • Released: December 25, 2020
Oxy & Codeine
  • Released: March 22, 2021
##B4RR
  • Released: June 11, 2021
##B4W2G
  • Released: June 24, 2022

Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Mixtape details
Kankan
B4 AMGs & SRTs

References

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  1. ^ "Information on Kankan's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  2. ^ "KanKan Interview: Dallas producer-rapper rides success of newfound rap career". Our Generation Music. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2022-09-02.[non-primary source needed]
  3. ^ "Fifty Grand Embraces The "Summer Rain" With KanKan & Mixed Matches". HotNewHipHop. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  4. ^ "KanKan gets 'Really Rich' on new album 'RR'". Our Generation Music. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  5. ^ Yotts, Claire (3 October 2022). "KanKan is 'WAY2GEEKED' on brand new album". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  6. ^ "Billboard Heatseekers Albums". Billboard.
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