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Artist Name: zkmvlzz
Who are you?
ZKMVLZZ is a prominent figure within Tokyo’s occult scene, an underground internet subculture rooted in experimental aesthetics, esoteric symbolism, and avant-garde music communities. He is credited with pioneering WIS rap and inventing the genre Static, a niche sound that fuses atmospheric cloud rap, electronic production, and internet-driven symbolism into a singularly experimental auditory experience. His signature use of echo and reverb effects imbues his music with a spectral, cosmic dimension, amplifying its otherworldly intensity.
Where are you from?
ZKMVLZZ is an artist from Southampton, UK, known for his fusion of US-style cloud, dream, and electronic rap within the underground. At just 19 years old, he has amassed over 75 million streams, and 1 billion reported total streams across all platforms after deletion, gradually building a presence that spans the underground underground (UU), the broader underground, and emerging mainstream recognition.
The collective “Black N Kluk Klan,” run by Shyneboikash, co-signed ZKMVLZZ, helping him navigate the UU scene, connect with artists and producers, and establish key creative alliances. From the UU, ZKMVLZZ steadily moved into the wider underground, collaborating with artists such as Playboi Carti, A$AP Rocky, Destroy Lonely, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Peep, Lancey Foux, Young Dolph, Lil Durk, Famous Dex, Yeat and Nipsey Hussle.
Within the underground scene, he worked with Diego Money, Slimesito, LaserDim 700, Edward Skeletrix, Brennan Jones, and Hi-C, while discreet remix leaks circulated involving 2hollis, Jace, and 21 Savage. Further back in the UU, ZKMVLZZ collaborated with Wildkarduno, Smokingskul, Yungfwaygo, NoScope, Loudpakkkdtae, Dequivante, Xanmanshawty, Yakami, Yin2k, Chxpo, Yungjumexxanhoe, Pintscored, and Gwapstar101, 1600conker, Jafurreel, Jayontop, Jaymoncler, 99sj99, Fortecs, and Epifani also appearing on underground remix leaks with Bloodr4yne and Black Kray.
His sound has been shaped by producers including SMH, 742Migo, Alonso, Playboyflex, Dolomyte, Chinatown, Krxxk, and SpaceGhostPurrp. He has also contributed to a track involving Lil B and Icytwat production.
Outside of music, ZKMVLZZ runs his creative business Malzzcompany, reportedly selling highly curated items ranging from tens of thousands to trillions of pounds, while releasing music under Klu Klux Records (K-K-K). His fashion direction draws inspiration from Chrome Hearts, with selective pieces—especially jewelry—priced at extremes, while clothing is generally more accessible. The brand, established in 2005, takes cues from designers such as Carol Christian Poel, Boris Bidjan Saberi, Julius Garden, Issey Miyake, Enfants Riches Déprimés, Loro Piana, Le Grand Bleu, and Babo. Cultural and artistic influences shape his vision on multiple levels, from musical icons such as Playboi Carti, A$AP Rocky, Young Thug, and Marilyn Manson, to models and creative collaborators including 99Saj, Malikk, Burberry Erry, Sahbabii, Beenslackin, Ambrose, and Ayden Haunt, with personal inspirations including Nan Sally, Uncle James designer [etnotexist?] Poalo [Petch / JOTS] KKK [David Dukes – Sillious]
His work has circulated among artists and entertainers including Swae Lee, Lil Pump, YBN Nahmir, Rich the Kid, Central Cee, DrugRich Hec, Prettyboyfredo, and members of the Opium collective. Musically, he draws inspiration from Lil Wayne, Rae Sremmurd, Nas, Damian Marley, Skrillex, Fetty Wap, Calvin Harris, Example, Kanye West, Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, Young Thug, Chief Keef, Jay- Z, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, and Rick Ross.
His name has also appeared on the Gematria Calculator, a religious and esoteric platform, reportedly surpassing 1,700 searches and placing him alongside artists such as Marilyn Manson, Kanye West, and Playboi Carti even surpassing Marilyn Manson on search boards.
ZKMVLZZ or Malakai Kamali Griffiths was born May 10th (year undisclosed). With his movement from UU → underground → emerging mainstream, he continues building a presence that blends music, fashion, and underground internet culture into a growing artistic identity.
How can we follow you?
ZKMVLZZ is on all platforms and is open to working with new sounds and experimenting with fresh beats for both nonprofit and profit projects. He uses created melodic sounds and unique sound effects for personal use and consumer use.
DJ & Engineers: Jafurreel, Etheral Bushido, PlayboyFlex.
Song Title: DOCK [SGP X SMH X KRXXK X LIL B X ZKMVLZZ]
Listen to zkmvlzz:
soundcloud.com/zkmvlzz/dock-sgp-x-krxxk-x-lilb
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