Midas MSL,[1][2] who goes by the stage name Kitty Crimes, is an American music producer and performance artist in the Denver, Colorado area. They[3] are also the editor of a streetwear clothing line.
Early career edit
In 2011, MSL adopted the stage name Kitty Crimes.[4] They received recognition for their rap song "Find a Penny" (directed by Jess Paul), which achieved some viral success in 2012.[5]
MSL soon began incorporating hip hop and R&B influences into their music. They won Westword's best "Hip Hop (Solo)" award in 2017.[6] Their EP, Crimes of the Kitty, Vol. 2, was released in April 2018,[7] Critics considered the album as notable for its eclectic styling and thoughtful beat constructions.[8]
In 2018, MSL was listed as one of "14 Colorado LGBTQ Musicians You Should Know" by 303 Magazine. Autostraddle called them "one of 10 incredible queer and trans artists to get you ready for summer".[9][10]
Personal life edit
MSL is non-binary[11][12] and uses they/them pronouns.[13]
References edit
- ^ "SPACE C-NT". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ "SPACE C-NT". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ "MIDAS MSL (@midasmsl) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ "Queer Hip Hop Icon Kitty Crimes EP Release Tonight At The Hi-Dive". Ultra5280. April 5, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ "Album and shows of the week: "Crimes of the Kitty Vol. 2," Dan Auerbach and more". The Know. March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ 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 (April 4, 2018). "Kitty Crimes' New EP is a Production of Power". 303 Magazine. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ 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 (June 12, 2018). "14 Colorado LGBTQ Musicians You Should Know". 303 Magazine. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "MIDAS MSL on TikTok". TikTok. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ Hella_Hot_Ham-Hocks [@Noah_Orlowski] (November 29, 2020). "@hotelwifimusic Idk any good trans artists, but Kitty Crimes is an amazing non binary artist" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "MIDAS MSL (@midasmsl) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved September 4, 2022.