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Inspiring a Generation: Directly inspiring nearly every Rwandan hip-hop and Afrobeat artist that emerged in the 2010s, from Dream Boys to later solo stars.
As a founding member of the legendary group Urban Boys , he pioneered a new musical language that blended international Hip Hop sensibilities with raw, authentic Kinyarwanda lyricism.
Artistic Impact and Collaboration Beyond solo work, Knowless is known for successful collaborations with other giants of East African music, including Bruce Melodie , Christopher Muneza , and Urban Boys .
His early singles generated buzz, but it was his strategic move to co-found the influential music group Urban Boys that marked his first major step.
Rising to fame in the late 2000s, Tom Close became a cornerstone of the group Urban Boys before embarking on a stellar solo career.