Kitty Crimes
Kitty Crimes is a musical artist, model, and a subsequent editor of a streetwear clothing line by the same name arranged by Maria Kohler.
Early Career
Though Kohler had been performing in various Denver bands including the psych pop group Houses for years prior, she began producing and performing under the name Kitty Crimes in 2011.[1] She came to attention for her tongue-in cheek rap-opus "Find a Penny" (directed by Jess Paul),which had a small amount of viral success in 2012.[2] As her music progressed she began incorporating hip hop and R&B influences, which lead to increased popularity, Kitty Crimes won Westword's best "Hip Hop (Solo)" award in 2017.[3] Her EP, Crimes of the Kitty, Vol. 2, was released in April 2018,[4] which received strong reviews in the Denver Post and 303 Magazine. The album is notable for its eclectic styling and thoughtful beat constructions.[5] In 2018, Crimes garnered attention for her queer identity and feminist themes, being listed as one of "14 Colorado LGBTQ Musicians You Should Know" by 303 Magazine and by Autostraddle as "one of 10 incredible queer and trans artists to get you ready for summer.".[6][7]
References
- ^ "Queer Hip Hop Icon Kitty Crimes EP Release Tonight At The Hi-Dive". Ultra5280. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ "Album and shows of the week: "Crimes of the Kitty Vol. 2," Dan Auerbach and more". The Know. 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ Westword Staff (June 28, 2017). "The Westword Music Award Winners for 2017". Westword. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ Davies, Bree (March 11, 2015). "Maria Kohler and the Reinvention of Kitty Crimes". Westword. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ Woodcock, Claire (2018-04-04). "Kitty Crimes' New EP is a Production of Power". 303 Magazine. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ Jones, Abeni (June 8, 2018). "11 New Queer and Trans Artists to Get You Ready for Summer". Autostraddle. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ Hazel, Keri and Alex Kramer (Jun 12, 2018). "14 Colorado LGBTQ Musicians You Should Know". 303 Magazine. Retrieved March 10, 2019.