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The Experience
Borrowed Time
An Acoustic Experience
The Borrowed Time acoustic experience is an intimate, high-impact performance that blends roots reggae, acoustic soul, and conscious storytelling. Stripped down to voice and guitar, the set highlights Ky-Enie's raw vocal power, lyrical depth, and magnetic stage presence — creating a warm, immersive atmosphere that resonates in listening rooms, cultural centers, wineries, small theaters, and intimate festival stages.
About the Artist
Ky-Enie King is a soul-stirring genre-blending artist whose music carries truth, elevation, and rebellion. Bridging roots reggae with acoustic soul and conscious storytelling, his voice has reached global audiences — from the Shottas soundtrack to international stages.
Inspired by the foundation of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Burning Spear, Ky-Enie honors tradition while pushing the genre forward with modern, conscious innovation.
For Ky-Enie, music is more than entertainment — it is truth, healing, and a call to consciousness in a distracted world.
“Ky-Enie continues to show why he deserves a place in the higher echelons of reggae.”
— The Jamaica Star
The Format
The acoustic format brings audiences closer to the heart of his music: truth, upliftment, and emotional connection. Ky-Enie delivers a soulful, engaging show that invites listeners into the message behind the music.
Performance Length
60–99 minutesShow Structure
- 01Opening Moment — "Borrowed Time"A quiet, intentional opening that sets the theme.
- 02Acoustic Set — Voice, Guitar, and StorytellingThe heart of the Borrowed Time experience.
- 03Hand Drum Segment — "Heartbeat of the Moment"A shift into rhythm and presence.
- 04Audience — "Real Time"A shared moment that ties directly into the tour theme.
- 05Acoustic Soul Segment — "What We Hold On To"A softer, melodic section that highlights emotion and connection.
- 06Closing Moment — "The Benediction"A powerful, memorable finish.
Set List
Sample setlist — tailored per event- 01Behold
- 02Slip Away
- 03Glory Day
- 04Borrowed Time
- 05Lights On
- 06Never Give Up
- 07Tall Gun - Short Gun
- 08Beautiful
- 09Let Love Lead the Way
- 10Heaven's Door
Venue Info
Capacity
50 – 500
Venue Types
- —Listening rooms
- —Boutique cafés
- —Cultural centers
- —Art galleries
- —Small theaters
- —Wineries and breweries
- —Community arts venues
- —Acoustic-friendly clubs
- —University cultural programs
- —Performing arts centers
- —Mid-size theaters
- —Festival acoustic stages
- —Outdoor courtyard concerts
Production
- —2–3 wireless microphones with stands
- —Basic stage lighting (enhanced preferred)
Why This Works
- —Intimate + High Impact — Ky-Enie's voice, message, and presence hit with clarity and emotional weight.
- —Low Tech, Easy Fit — Minimal production needs.
- —Dynamic Flow — Keeps the room engaged.
- —Message-Driven — Gives venues a show with meaning.
- —Versatile Across Spaces — Works beautifully in 50–500 capacity.
Music
The Borrowed Time playlist on Spotify
Videos
Watch videos from the Borrowed Time experience
Knockin' On Heaven's Door (Cover)
2025Behold (Live)
2024Live — Mainely Rhythms
2025OneTake Sessions — Live in Los Angeles
2025Lights On
2025
Live
Every performance is a spiritual experience. From the streets of Jamaica to international stages, Ky-Enie commands the crowd with raw, real energy. His live sets blend classics, unreleased gems, and deep messages — connecting souls and sparking change.
USA
- Sugarloaf Reggae Fest 2026
- 5th Element's 10 Year Celebration: Culture in the City
- Riddim Runway Festival
- Celebrity Fest
- South Cape Reggae Festival
- Westchester Reggae Fest
- Carib Fest
- Irie Jamboree
- Yoga Reggae Fest
- Dexta Daps Birthday Celebration
- Austin Reggae Festival
- Reggae & Dancehall We Love
- Culture Reggae Fest
Europe
- Reggaeville Weekender
- Ruhr Reggae
- Afrika Fest
- Summer Jam
- 4th P-Town Open Air
- 10th Anniversary Riddim Magazine
Gallery
Press
“Ky-Enie continues to show why he deserves a place in the higher echelons of reggae.”
— The Jamaica Star
“After touching the lives of countless people with Rain and Glory Day, Ky-Enie is ready to carry reggae culture forward.”
— Swag Magazine
Milestones & Achievements
- Soundtrack Feature — "Rain" (Internationally released Jamaican movie Shottas) — 2002
- SFDC Radio Artiste of Great Interest — 2020
- International Performances — Multiple Caribbean Festivals and venues across the U.S., Jamaica and Europe
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