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Known as the King of Kalpop, The DON of dons, Badman’s Killa, The Black Monster, Don Santo ( born April 13, 1986 as Chris Michael Wanzala) started singing at an age of 4 in church and family functions. He went professional in January 2010 doing his first single "She'z On Fire" with Grandpa Records. This is a versatile artist with love for the game.

He is the President of the Klassik Royal Organization, Photo-Videographer, Creative Director (Blame It On Don), producer, song writer, arranger, singer, actor, author and an all round entertainer.

The genius of Don Santo rests in his willingness to break from traditional formula and constantly push the envelope. He flips the method of the moment with undeniable swagger and bold African sensibility.

H.E.M Don Santo had written many songs for various artists and done backups for many other recording artists before venturing fully into the music career in the year 2010. He has also been performing in various functions among them weddings, funerals, festivals and many other corporate functions.

As a songwriter, Santo revisits simple, but profound aspects of the human experience – love, lust, desire, joy and pain that define classical art and drama. He applies his concept to rich, full vocals that exude his intended effect.

It is this uncanny ability to compose classics and deliver electrifying live performances that define everything that is essential Don Santo. Among others, Michael Jackson, R- Kelly, Shaggy, Don Williams, Lokua Kanza & Joseph Hill have all inspired this musician and influenced who he is.

In 2010; he decided to venture into professional music in styles he knows and understands best.

In 2013, he founded the Klassik Royal Organization whose core objectives are: a)	To identify and nurture talent(s) amongst the people b)	To empower the youths by promoting self sustenance through arts and innovation. c)	To promote teamwork and co-existence in the universe through arts and culture. This gave birth to the Klassik Royal Community which has since spread around the world.

In 2015, Don Santo won the East Africa Music Awards in the Artist of the year Category while his song "Sina Makosa" won the Song of The year.

With all the musical experience, Don Santo will leave an imprint on your heart from a musician who is pure talent and an amazing performer. He is second to none.

Don Santo has three (3) albums to his name:

Alpha (2012) Released in 2012, Don Santo’s first album Alpha was the best-selling album, generating three Top 10 hits. Sexy Lady stayed on the charts for 5 weeks, holding the No. 1 spot for 2 weeks. His collaboration with Tanzania’s Jilly Baby on “She’z On Fire” was an instant mega hit in Urban Kenya. He sold over 10,000 copies in six weeks. Don Santo's victories showcased the diverse nature of his work. With co-producer Jilly Baby, Santo shared the award for album of the year.

Milele (2014) This was an 8-trac gospel album produced by himself at Don J Records. Don Santo’s album Milele (2014), released as a follow-up to Alpha, reached the top of the charts, with a record five No. 1 hits, including "Usinipite," "Independent Woman" and the title track. Santo spent more than a year on the road, playing concerts to promote the album. While highly successful, Milele was unable to duplicate the phenomenal sales of Alpha.

Am BLACK (2018) HOT AND JEST! Imagine Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Franco & John Lennon meet R. Kelly at the gates of heaven: KALPOP MUSIC. The album features collaborations with Kingpheezle (Uganda), Jilly Baby (Tanzania) among other artists. The Great Don Santo has once again proven his ability to bring together all cultures under one harmony. It is available at https://www.klassikroyale.com/product-page/am-black

His Love for Kalpop Music is manifest.
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