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Kice Akkawi (born 22 September 1989) is an American DJ, musician, producer, and businessman.[1][2] He was born in Chicago and lived during his childhood in Amman. He comes from a Jordanian family.

Kice Akkawi
Kice Akkawi in 2023.
Kice Akkawi in 2023.
Background information
Born (1989-09-22) September 22, 1989 (age 34)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation(s)
Years active2007 - present
LabelsTreblemonsters
Websitekicemusic.com

Akkawi is the current CEO of Treblemonsters, a music consulting and management company based in Chicago, founded in 2015.[3]

In 2007, he began his musical career in Chicago and later obtained a long-term residency at the Sound-Bar nightclub in that city.[4]

Kice was also recognized as a leader during the COVID-19 pandemic with his movement that lobbied legislatures and supported jobless artists, supporting the creation of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (PUA) in Illinois and founding Bring Out the Creative, a live streaming platform through virtual reality.[5][6]

Has formed the group Treble Squad with Violin Girl and MGabriel, participating in festivals such as Burning Man and Northern Nights Music Festival. In addition, he has been named among the 40 most influential people under 40 in Los Angeles by LAWeekly magazine.[6]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Dejaron EEUU por México 'para mantener talento y creatividad'". Chicago Tribune. 2021-03-02. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  2. Stojan, Jon. "Top 10 up and coming entrepreneurs of 2023". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  3. Akkawi, Kice. "Council Post: Five Tips For Assessing The Musical Entertainment At Your Venue". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  4. "Kice Akkawi rivoluziona l'esperienza musicale con Bring Out the Creative". Il Resto del Carlino (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  5. Bakian, Written in Partnership with Amir (2022-05-11). "How Kice Akkawi, Founder of Treblemonsters, is breaking barriers in the music industry - LA Weekly". www.laweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Bakian, Written in Partnership with Amir (2023-03-31). "40 under 40 2023 - LA Weekly". www.laweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.

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