Masego

Praised for his innovative style and energetic live performances, Jamaican American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Masego made his highly anticipated Kennedy Center debut in November 2024. Known for his wide-ranging and distinctive sound blending R&B, hip hop, and jazz, his music has often been described as “trap house jazz."

With a series of EPs, singles, and full-length albums, Masego started playing the piano at a young age and began producing music while in high school. He released his debut EP, The Pink Polo EP, in 2015, and in 2016 he collaborated with producer FKJ on the single “Tadow,” which went viral and has since amassed over 200 million views on YouTube.

Building on the success of “Tadow,” Masego released his first full-length album, Lady Lady, in 2018. Subsequently, he released an EP called Studying Abroad: Extended Stay in 2021, which earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album, and a self-titled album in 2023.

Masego has collaborated with a variety of artists, including Don Toliver, Kaytranada, Yussef Dayes, SiR, JID, GoldLink, Lucky Daye, Alex Isley, Kehlani, Medasin, Xavier Omär, and more. In addition, his 2019 NPR Tiny Desk concert has garnered over 19 million views to date.