“No Chick-fil-A on a Sunday, but I serve raps all day” are lyrics to “Kickin It,” a rap song by KSU sophomore Keith Zadig. Zadig, who goes by the stage name, KZ, recorded a rap album called ”Dorm Room Dreams.”
“The inspiration for ‘Dorm Room Dreams’ came from just being in my dorm room and looking at things on my daily pursuit to class,” Zadig said.
Zadig wants people to feel relaxed with his music. He refrains from making derogatory statements and using things like sex or drugs to gain an audiences’ attention. People have even compared the aspiring rapper to hip-hop artist Mac Miller. Zadig wants his music to reflect a movement he’s creating called “Chill Mode.”
“My audience should feel no worries when they listen to my music, and that is what chill mode is–no worries.” Zadig said. “I can get a larger fan base by not following the typical trends that are featured in most mainstream rap.”
Zadig decided to pursue music seven months ago, even though he used to freestyle rap as a child. He already has a growing fan base, with an audience ranging from adolescents to college students. A lot of Zadig’s fan base comes from YouTube videos of him doing scooter tricks.
“I love to make videos and one of my videos of me on my scooter reached over a million views,” Zadig said.
KSU provides Zadig with the adequate materials to make his own videos. He even shot a music video on KSU’s campus for his song “Kickin It.” The video featured his best friends and areas around Kennesaw. But music is not Zadig’s only focus; the aspiring artist is launching a themed clothing line centered on the “Chill Mode” movement.
“Be on the lookout for two new songs, more YouTube videos and more shows,” Zadig said.
Zadig plans to shoot another music video on campus, featuring KSU students. “Dorm Room Dreams” is available for free download on iTunes.
