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KC Kyle Kyle Cowie was born on 30th May, 1990. He resides in Trincity, Trinidad and Tobago. His musical career began at a very tender age as he was attracted to Trinidad & Tobago’s national Instrument, the Steel Pan. At age 11, he competed in his first National Panorama. Kyle led his Primary School’s steel band to success in T&T’s national Steel band music festival, where he played the Double Second Pan instead of his Much Desired Tenor Pan. Kyle emerged as Champion in a solo category, which was his first Title ever. He also worked closely with renowned Musician Ray Holman for two years. Kyle began performing at Special Events Nationwide very early and continued while attending Queens Royal College. It was at Queens Royal College that he started to spread his wings. Kyle was always at the forefront of many concerts and tasted a number of stages Nationwide with his special, the National Anthem and a Pan Rendition/ Medley. C The year 2006 was like ah breakthrough year for Kyle as he performed in the Synergy TV Soca Star Finals accompanying eventual Winner ‘Fireball’ (Rohan Richards). He was again invited to perform with Richards in the 2006 International Soca Monarch (the biggest Event for T&T Carnival). In 2007 he performed at the Calypso Fiesta in skinner Park accompanying Calypsonian Anthony Johnson and was a guest in the Dimanche Gras performing alongside Brian London. Kyle was also adjudged winner in various Steel Pan solo competitions, and was runner up in National Sanfest Competition. Due to constant performing and desire to step foot on the International Soca Monarch stage again, Kyle decided to become a singer. He had performed with close friend Erphaan Alves on numerous occasions and was easily influenced to pick up a microphone. Kyle performed at his school’s Carnival competition where he won the hearts of many but placed 3rd. He then graced the stage of Bishops Anstey High School for their mixed talent show ‘mashin up d place’ coming out victorious.