Kemar Donaldson popularly known as Kranium, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer known for his 2013 hit single "Nobody Has To Know" which gave him an international recognition and led him to the

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record label.

Personal life

The nephew of

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, he was in

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before moving to

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in 2005. He moved to

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one year later.

Career

His career began with a series of appearances in New York City and the tri-state area. He opened shows for Gyptian, Serani, I-Octane and Tarrus Riley. His song, "Nobody Has to Know", produced by PLMR Productions, played on ethnic radio stations in New York City, including the influential

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. "Nobody Has To Know" sold more than 39,000 copies in 2015, peaking at #32 on the Reggae Digital Songs chart. Kranium has been working with producers including Tony Kelly, TJ Records and Cash Flow. In 2021 he released and EP titled ''Toxic''.''

Discography

Albums

* ''Rumors'' (2015) *''Midnight Sparks'' (2019)

Singles

* "Nobody Has to Know" MC: Platinum * We Can * Between Us * Lifestyle * Draw Me Out * History * Beach House * Stamina * Lil Luv * Moonlight * Can't Give A... * Swagga Buck * Ride It * Rumors * Gotta Believe * Spydog * Rebel Moon * This Morning * El Obraje * Dos Sonrisas, Una Lagrima * Envuelto en el Silencio * Interlude * No Te Tortures * Nobody Haffi Know * Sleepless Nights * Summer Chill * Sex Addict * What We Need * Pressure Bust Pipe * No Commoners * Manos cruzadas * Up and Away * Sin Tener Más (ft. Timbaland and Cali) * Want * Yesos de Familia (with

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, ft.

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, Dandee and

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) * "Can't Believe" (with

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, ft.

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) MC: Gold *Risky (Refix) (with

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* So Me Move * Gal Policy (Remix) ft

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References

{{Authority control 1993 births Living people Jamaican reggae musicians People from Montego Bay