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Iowa Music Award winner Best Performance 2022, Lyricist of the Year 2023, Best Adult Contemporary Hip Hop 2024. From Cleveland, Ohio and currently in Des Moines, Iowa, Klazik is a talented lyricist, songwriter and the face of Adult Contemporary Hip Hop. His album “Dominos” is out NOW.

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25 updates · since April 2023 — a record built one month at a time

September 2026
KLAZIK TAKES OVER ATL: 5 DAYS, 5 STAGES & A MAJOR MEDIA RUN AT DAZE SUMMIT
PerformanceKLAZIK TAKES OVER ATL: 5 DAYS, 5 STAGES & A MAJOR MEDIA RUN AT DAZE SUMMIT№ 25 · Sep 15, 2026
July 2026
Klazik Successfully Launches the Just Be Dope Stage at Iowa Summer Jam 9
EventKlazik Successfully Launches the Just Be Dope Stage at Iowa Summer Jam 9№ 24 · Jul 29, 2026
April 2026
Klazik Hosts “Too Old to Rap” Panel at SXSW 2026, Officially Establishing Adult Contemporary Hip
EventKlazik Hosts “Too Old to Rap” Panel at SXSW 2026, Officially Establishing Adult Contemporary Hip№ 23 · Apr 3, 2026
February 2026
Klazik Announces the Release of Dominos. Now Available on Major Streaming Platforms
Project (Album, Mixtape, EP)Klazik Announces the Release of Dominos. Now Available on Major Streaming Platforms№ 22 · Feb 24, 2026
December 2025
Klazik Scores Iowa Music Award for “Ovation”
EventKlazik Scores Iowa Music Award for “Ovation”№ 21 · Dec 21, 2025
October 2025
KLAZIK Partners with T1 Entertainment for a Two-Part 106 & Park-Themed Experience — Part 1 Live
EventKLAZIK Partners with T1 Entertainment for a Two-Part 106 & Park-Themed Experience — Part 1 Live № 20 · Oct 12, 2025
July 2025
New Single by KLAZIK “OVATION”— A Fireworks-Worthy Release on JULY 4TH
SongNew Single by KLAZIK “OVATION”— A Fireworks-Worthy Release on JULY 4TH№ 19 · Jul 5, 2025
May 2025
Klazik Rises as the Voice of Adult Contemporary Hip Hop with Chart Wins, Press Buzz & SXSW
General UpdateKlazik Rises as the Voice of Adult Contemporary Hip Hop with Chart Wins, Press Buzz & SXSW № 18 · May 19, 2025
March 2025
Klazik Hits #1 on Urban Influencer Rap Chart and Dominates SXSW Stages in Austin
General UpdateKlazik Hits #1 on Urban Influencer Rap Chart and Dominates SXSW Stages in Austin№ 17 · Mar 31, 2025
January 2025
Klazik and EJ Swavv Join Forces for Uplifting Track Brings Hope, Unity, and Faith
SongKlazik and EJ Swavv Join Forces for Uplifting Track Brings Hope, Unity, and Faith№ 16 · Jan 17, 2025
December 2024
Klazik Wins Big at Iowa Music Awards, Honored with Spotify Plaque
Media CoverageKlazik Wins Big at Iowa Music Awards, Honored with Spotify Plaque№ 15 · Dec 13, 2024
November 2024
Klazik drops “Get to You” ft. DJ Luke Nasty, now gaining traction! Stream the hit now!
SongKlazik drops “Get to You” ft. DJ Luke Nasty, now gaining traction! Stream the hit now!№ 14 · Nov 13, 2024
September 2024
KLAZIK Featured on The GAUDSHOW, Emerging as a Leading Voice in Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop
Media CoverageKLAZIK Featured on The GAUDSHOW, Emerging as a Leading Voice in Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop№ 13 · Sep 5, 2024
July 2024
Klazik Leads Meet & Greet in Atlanta and Headlines Iowa Summer Jam
PerformanceKlazik Leads Meet & Greet in Atlanta and Headlines Iowa Summer Jam№ 12 · Jul 31, 2024
May 2024
Klazik Joins the T1 All Stars Compilation Album
Project (Album, Mixtape, EP)Klazik Joins the T1 All Stars Compilation Album№ 11 · May 30, 2024
April 2024
Klazik Wows Crowd at Makin It Magazine's Media Matters Soundstage During SXSW
PerformanceKlazik Wows Crowd at Makin It Magazine's Media Matters Soundstage During SXSW№ 10 · Apr 12, 2024
March 2024
Klazik's "Never Lose" Music Video Chosen for Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival 2024
EventKlazik's "Never Lose" Music Video Chosen for Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival 2024№ 9 · Mar 6, 2024
January 2024
Klazik Emerges as Finalist at "Its Your Time" Music Conference and Connects with Industry Titan
NetworkingKlazik Emerges as Finalist at "Its Your Time" Music Conference and Connects with Industry Titan№ 8 · Jan 30, 2024
December 2023
Klazik Gets Stamp of Approval From Ras Kass
General UpdateKlazik Gets Stamp of Approval From Ras Kass№ 7 · Dec 24, 2023
November 2023
KLAZIK Reigns Supreme: Wins Lyricist of the Year at the Iowa Music Awards 2023
EventKLAZIK Reigns Supreme: Wins Lyricist of the Year at the Iowa Music Awards 2023№ 6 · Nov 18, 2023
October 2023
Klazik Performs in Des Moines, Wins Best 16 Challenge and Shoots Video for Upcoming Single
PerformanceKlazik Performs in Des Moines, Wins Best 16 Challenge and Shoots Video for Upcoming Single№ 5 · Oct 17, 2023
August 2023
Klazik Performs at Inaugural “Cornbred” Fest is Des Moines, IA
PerformanceKlazik Performs at Inaugural “Cornbred” Fest is Des Moines, IA№ 4 · Aug 9, 2023
July 2023
KLAZIK Ignites the Stage at Iowa Summer Jam 2023 and Dominates "Iowa Mic Check" Video Platform
PerformanceKLAZIK Ignites the Stage at Iowa Summer Jam 2023 and Dominates "Iowa Mic Check" Video Platform№ 3 · Jul 8, 2023
May 2023
Klazik Co-Hosts and Performs on Live Stream in Virginia Beach and Secures Iowa Summer Jam Slot
General UpdateKlazik Co-Hosts and Performs on Live Stream in Virginia Beach and Secures Iowa Summer Jam Slot№ 2 · May 31, 2023
April 2023
Klazik Wins Spot on Gifted Hands' Empowering New Single "How You Make It"
SongKlazik Wins Spot on Gifted Hands' Empowering New Single "How You Make It" № 1 · Apr 16, 2023
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2026
Klazik booked to perform at Midwest Music Conference in DetroitMay 4Via via The MimbershipKlazik Booked for Versus CompetitionMajorJul 6Via Via the A&R Room Music ReviewKlazik Gets Featured in Issue #36 of Makin' It MagazineJan 21
2025
Klazik Selected to Audition for BET Experience and Attend 2025 BET AwardsMajorJun 6Klazik Selected to Perform during BET Awards WeekendMajorMay 27Klazik's "Ovation" Places in Top 3 for Makin' It Music ReviewMay 28Klazik Wins Over $500 in Promo and Spot on "TOP 50 Artists" ListMajorMay 29Iowa emcee, Klazik, Lands Cover Feature in Issue #35 of Makin' It MagazineApr 15
2024
Iowa's Klazik Booked for a featured Listening Session in Atlanta during The Kickback @ Makin' It StudiosJun 10
2023
Iowa's Klazik selected to perform during SXSW on the Media Matters Soundstage!Nov 25Klazik invited to The Cook Up ATL; private 8 hour studio session for creatives.Oct 19

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Klazik is a five-time Iowa Music Award-winning recording artist, event producer, and U.S. Navy veteran known as the face of Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop. The Cleveland native and Des Moines-area artist creates “grown music for grown audiences,” blending thoughtful lyricism, lived experience, and commanding performances. His accomplishments include a No. 1 Urban Influencer Rap Chart single, a feature in The Source, multiple Iowa Music Awards, and recognition at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Through his music, including the album Dominos, and self-produced events, Klazik is carving out a distinct space for mature, authentic hip-hop.

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