Authenticity rings true with new mixtape from Kadiz

COLUMBUS, OH – If you know nothing else about Ohio-based hip-hop artist Kadiz, know this: he always 
tells the truth. 
It’s the trademark of his music and it’s what makes him stand out from others in the game today. Fans 
who follow his music can attest to the fact that every lyric and every story is all authentically him. He 
never tries to be anything other than reality, and by staying in that lane and staying true to the 
characteristics that make him who he is, he knows that he’ll be able to connect with people through his 
music every single time.
“I write about everyday things,” Kadiz said. “I stray away from what’s already out there. I mean, I respect 
club music and money and flashy things, but I’m more of an everyday person and my music is about 
everyday things. I’m rapping about love, hate, taking care of children, paying bills, or not paying bills. All 
of my music is structured around the everyday person. I’m not part of the elite and I can’t talk about 
jewelry or houses or cars or money. I’m doing well, but I’m gonna rap about what I have to do to 
continue to do well, and hopefully inspire other people to do what they have to do to do well, too.”

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Kadiz adopted his stage name from his late grandmother’s 
hometown of Cadis, Ohio. He’s been singing and rapping since he was 7 years old, when he would sing in 
church choir or community choirs. As he grew older, he learned piano and other instruments, and by age 
16 he was regularly performing in his community for audiences. 
“The idea is that I’m trying to have a more mature view,” he said. “And while it does have its moments 
where you’d want to play it in the club, for the most part it’s your Monday-through-Thursday type of 
album. You can listen to it when life is happening. I’m kind of an emotional writer, and with this I’m 
writing from a standpoint where I’m in a phase of a relationship that I almost feel like I’m in prison, and I 
have a hunger to live again. To be free. To breathe.”
February 9th, 2024, Kadiz released his latest project “Loretta Avenue” a vivid description of life in 
Columbus, Ohio in the late 80’s early 90’s with songs like “the Answer and Kids of the Culture.” 
Currently Kadiz is on a promo run starting in Atlanta with Dj Scream at iheart radio and V103 with Lil 
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