King I Divine - Biography

The 80's era served as the canvas. He then added anNeptunes, as well as musical greats Stevie Wonder
interesting blend of colors- red, white, and blue... yellow,and Sam Cooke.
green, and a slim line of black. On top, he sketched theAfter leaving New York in 2000, King-I-Divine relocated
unforgettable New York skyline- pre- September 11th,to Lawrenceville, GA. In the summer of 2003, he
with the Twin Towers in tact. With the artworkcombined his Caribbean and Latin background with his
complete, God said, "I think I'll name this pieceknack for playing instruments (the, drums, saxophone,
King-I-Divine".and piano) to create his first tune. King-I-Divine
Born to Guyanese and Panamanian parents,continued to create beats until he finally found his
King-I-Divine entered the world by way of the Brooklyndistinct style. Most of his tunes thereafter contained
borough as Sean L. Maxwell on January 27, 1982.elements of his sound; that "boom, bap" drum beat,
Throughout his life, he relocated from Brooklyn tocombined with a simple, yet complementary bass line...
Queens, from Queens to Long Island; thus, New Yorka truly melodic melody which has the power to
City has always been considered home. The artists oftransform today's definition of "music"; a melody which
the 80's and 90's sparked King-I-Divine's love for hipmakes the listener experience emotions that transcend
hop and R&B. Wu-Tang Clan, Bootcamp, Smif Nunderstanding.
Wesson, and Nas, are just a few of his musicalCurrently, King-I-Divine attends Berklee College of
influences. Although New York originated producersMusic where he will receive a Master Certificate of
RZA, Pete Rock, and DJ Premier heavily influencedProduction upon completion. He is the CEO and owner
King-I-Divine's style, he also draws inspiration from theof King-I Entertainment based out of Atlanta, GA.