Kaniva has been gaining momentum, with his hard-hitting punchlines, audacious attitude & ability to paint a vivid image with his storytelling in regards to issues with homelessness, mental health & more! 2013 he sold out his first headline show & opened for French Montana at the IndigO2. 2014 he toured with Big Narstie, sold out his 2nd headline show & closed the year by opening for Snoop Dogg also at IndigO2. Kaniva became homeless & struggled with releasing music throughout 2015. He released an EP telling this story in early 2016. 2017 he opened for OG Maco on his world tour, headlined iLuvlive & opened for Little Simz at her 'Welcome to Wonderland' headline show at Camden Roundhouse Rising Festival. His explosive Blackbox freestyle took storm with viral success early 2018 & he become one of the first artists to be signed to GRM Daily’s GRM Records. 2020 he dropped 3 EPs at #1 on iTunes. Was championed as one to watch by the legendary DJ Semtex, who announced Kaniva would be opening the Wireless 2020 #WirelessConnect & was also one of VEVO’s DSCVR artists in 2020. 2021 he made his TV debut on #DoBlackLivesStillMatter & #TonightWithTarget which both aired on BBC Three. 2022 saw Kaniva perform MainStage at Strawberries & Creem Festival. He’s currently part of The MOBO’s UnSung Class Of 2023. “Kaniva’s story is truly powerful” - Clash Magazine “Kaniva’s skill shines through” - Ear Milk “Don’t sleep on the kid” - Trench Magazine "Pure rap heat" - Complex