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In 1992, Winston Frankson and Judy Parker created a son that joint a family of talented musicians, and decided to give him the name Junior Winston Frankson. Junior was born on the 27th of November 1992 to a legendary family, his cousin, a reggae superstar, Pinchers, the Lead singer of Pinchers and the Bandilaro. He was born and raised in Rock Hall St Andrew Jamaica, and after being successful in his grade nine achievement test, was given a pass to start his studies at a high school in St Cathrine, Above Rocks, called St Marys Collage. At an early age, Junior’s parents realized that their son possessed multi talents as he developed a passion for creating songs, performing on stage, Drawing graphical Art, athletics and more. He excelled in athletics at the high school level and he even captained the St Mary's Collage track and field team from 2011 to 2012, and it was during this time it started being clear, he was destined for success. His Parents and older sisters all played a very important and motivating role in his life as they all encouraged and pushed him to pursue his goals.

While in high school, after just doing music as an hobby, more and more he realised that it was the only thing he wanted to do and the only thing he saw himself doing for the rest of his life, he entered a few competitions and would perform at school stage shows and was never for even a minute second reluctant or hesitant to enter friendly lyrical clashes where for most part came out on top, defeating his older challengers. It was at this point he took on the stage name, Kiko, and soon after, because of his charismatic, yet growing popularity, his fans added “di hype 1” to his name, whenever he performed at school shows and he became, Kiko di hype1 and a new Journey started.

During this time, Kiko Di Hype1 quickly realized that fame came with a price and even the best artists goes undiscovered as they are not financially stable to reach their goals. He started a business to help fund his career and stated creating graphics such as graphical animation, flyer, logo and so on for party promoters, artists and companies and this helped covering the travel expenses and studio time. He also started to dream of starting his own label and as a result started getting his friends together to create beats and practice on them.

However, this was never easy, but he was determine to be successful in music, " I knew what I wanted, so, giving up was just never in the plan, I never go a day without seeing myself as a top act in the music industry, I develop perseverance, dedication, patience and perfection by dreaming and working hard, day and nights, pushing again and again." The hard work he had to put in plus his experience with the hard life his family and this around him had to face on a daily basis, helped to inspire him to write songs that spoke of the injustice the people of this nation faces on a day to day basis, songs such as "Affi Mek it", "Blood Sweat & Tears", "The Poison", "BadMind Year", due to personal experiences, tribulations and trials and also hurts and frustration with life and way of life he and those around him had to live.

Kiko knows that being successful comes through hard work and dedication. Kiko wanted to become musically rounded but wanted to learn from his own mistakes and not have things handed to him on a silver platter. He strived to make a name for himself which he eventually did.

Despite betrayals, disappointments and failures, Kiko Di Hype1 encourages everyone to never stop trying. Kiko considers failures to be typical learning experiences that prepares one for future conquests, his determination his like a graphical representation of the journey of anyone that needs to be successful in life, he laughs many times as he shares stories of him having to walk miles to and from studies and stage shows, never worrying about being tired or even safe with these long walks.

Kiko Di Hype1 hopes to help others to attain their dreams. He intends to own a lucrative business someday that will help get others to move up and have successful career as musicians once they are talented, focussed and determine. Humbled in his way of life, he often escapes the fast lifestyle of the city and dwell in his humble Christian upbringing. Although at many points he believes that he lives a wayward life, he sometimes goes into his shell and communicates with God on a heightened spiritual dimension often seeking for direction. Di hype 1 often remind others that people are mere humans and should remain humble at all time.

Currently, Kiko Di Hype1 is his recording with Avicon at the Avicon Records and has been doing some great new music at the moment Avicon produces most if his work and it as been this way since 2014. He recently took on Manager and Producer, Paynn and the Dyamonn Entertainment team to take his music to the next level and it as been going great so far.

“Kiko di hype 1” a legend in the making.