Killa Kela – 'Secrets' (Sony BMG) Released 24/04/06

Sometimes the music industry needs a kick up the arse to remind us of what is cutting edge – and slicing it open with the rawest of instruments is Killa Kela – a beatbox, rapping, singing genius in the making.  Artists such as Massive Attack, The Streets, and even MJ Cole are all apparent on ‘Secrets’, which possesses a unique instrumental trickery as sweet violin arrangements are Layered with beatbox constructions and silky Prince-like vocals.  A beatbox genius and much more – the Kela movement is coming.