Ky-Enie King — Borrowed Time
Ky-Enie King

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Ky-Enie King — Borrowed Time

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 minutes

Show Structure

  1. 01
    Opening Moment — "Borrowed Time"
    A quiet, intentional opening that sets the theme.
  2. 02
    Acoustic Set — Voice, Guitar, and Storytelling
    The heart of the Borrowed Time experience.
  3. 03
    Hand Drum Segment — "Heartbeat of the Moment"
    A shift into rhythm and presence.
  4. 04
    Audience — "Real Time"
    A shared moment that ties directly into the tour theme.
  5. 05
    Acoustic Soul Segment — "What We Hold On To"
    A softer, melodic section that highlights emotion and connection.
  6. 06
    Closing 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
  • 10Wings of an Angel
  • 11Wash Me
  • 12Heaven'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

Behold (Live)

2024

OneTake Sessions — Live in Los Angeles

2025

Lights On

2025

The Story Behind the Song

Rain

Featured in the cult-classic film Shottas

Oh I wish it would rain, and it would wash away my pain

The Scene — Shottas (2002)

"Rain" scoring the film's iconic closing moment.

Let It Rain (2025) — Official Video

A reimagined version, filmed in St. Catherine, Jamaica.

Rain

The song fans never forgot.

When Shottas reached screens in 2002, it became a defining moment in Caribbean cinema — a raw Kingston-to-Miami crime saga starring Ky-Mani Marley and Spragga Benz. Directed by Cess Silvera, it traveled the diaspora on bootlegs for years before its official release, growing from underground legend into a cult classic still quoted and shared today.

Over the film's most devastating moment, one voice carried the weight of the scene. "Rain," sung by Ky-Enie King, turned a tragic farewell into something sacred — a cleansing, a release. For a generation of fans across the Caribbean and beyond, it became the emotional soul of the film.

But Shottas never had an official soundtrack release. "Rain" circulated the world on bootlegs and re-uploads, often labeled with no name at all. The voice was unforgettable; the artist behind it stayed in the shadows. This is that story — finally told.

Ky-Enie King live performance

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

  • Nubian Fest, Norfolk, VA - Aug 15 2026
  • 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

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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