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Montville rapper King.KJ plays "Live Lunch Break"

May 23, 2018 12:00 am • Last Updated: May 23, 2018 1:40 pm

By Rick Koster
Day Arts/Features writer

r.koster@theday.com

King KJ (Submitted)

Hip hop comes to "Live Lunch Break" at noon today when King.KJ performs in New London's Telegraph Records Shop.

A Montville resident, King.KJ has the sort of mellow but earnest and sincere flow associated with folks like Phife Dawg or Talib Kweli, delivered over heartbeat rhythms and soulful choral/deep space effects. The King's message is overwhelmingly positive and one of hope — as per last year's 14-track "Rise" album.

Standout tracks include "Rich Spirit," "Year of Redemption" and "Fly Away," and rumor is King.KJ will bring a full band to provide musical support.

King.KJ, "Live Lunch Break," noon today, Telegraph Records Shop, 19 Golden St., New London; free; theday.com/livelunch.

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