Keizer

Dutch-Surinamese rapper (born 6 June 1987 in Paramaribo, Suriname). Based in the Netherlands and rapping and singing in Dutch.

Born in the Capital city of Suriname, Keizer relocated to Leiden, South Holland, in the Netherlands at the age of two. In 2004 he founded the group 'Blackside' together with his friends BombeBoy, LLoydStar and his cousin Roots. The group released two singles together ‘Je Voelt ‘t’ and ‘The Anthem’. He participated in many rap battles and in 2005 and 2006 won the Summerjam MC-battle in Leiden. In 2008 Keizer signed with his friend Nino's label Blacklabel Music. The two parted ways and Keizer signed with Deepsound Music. releasing his first mixtape 'Straategisch' the same year. His songs ‘Mama Sorry’, ‘Wie is de baas’ and ‘Nice’ became big hits that year.

Parting ways with Deepsound Music, Keizer signed with Nindo, where his friend Negativ was part owner. In 2009 they released the mixtape 'De Oorzaak deel II' and his debut solo album Karma.