Global Hitmaker Kairo Keyz Signs Historic Publishing Deal With TEN88

TEN88 is proud to announce the record-breaking signing of Kairo Keyz, one of the UK’s most exciting and recognizable rising stars. With more than 500 million streams across his catalog and career-defining hits such as “GANG” surpassing 150 million streams, Kairo has cemented himself as a leading creative force shaping the rap scene not only in the UK but globally.

This partnership represents another major step in TEN88’s expansion across international markets, strengthening the company’s presence in the UK, Europe, and beyond as it continues building a world-class roster of writers, artists, and producers.

A Rising Global Voice: The Story Behind Kairo's Sound

Kairo Keyz didn’t become the UK’s hottest rapper overnight or by luck. While some fans abroad may just be getting familiar with the quick bar-spitter, he’s been buzzing in the UK since 2019 and has worked his way to the top of the charts. His strategy for growth was simple– drop consistently great music and leverage social media as a tool for growth.

His first major song was “Trenches,” which he teased on TikTok, and it went on to catch fire. As with most great songs, he didn’t think this would be a hit, but his fans thought otherwise.

Next came his breakout single, “Gang,” which catapulted him onto the global stage and onto every hip-hop fan’s radar. Sticking to the game plan he initially laid out, he teased it multiple times on his TikTok account, and fans couldn’t wait to hear the full song. Once he dropped the hit, everything changed.

The song went viral not just in his hometown but everywhere in the world and has currently garnered over 150 million streams.

Since then, he has continued to leverage social media and released a song with comedian Druski named “No More Social Media” and dropped more hits, including the fan favorite “Pilates.”

Why This Partnership Matters

Through this publishing partnership, TEN88 will support Kairo’s career on a global scale, assisting in his creative direction, new music curation, and expanding his international fan base through sync licensing. Kairo will also gain access to TEN88’s expansive network of Billboard-charting, multi-platinum producers, providing a powerful engine for his future releases.

For TEN88, Kairo represents the epitome of the type of artist the company was built to serve. He is a creative artist not afraid to push the boundaries of the music norm, with a loyal fanbase in every part of the world. His international presence aligns seamlessly with TEN88’s mission to build a modern publishing and distribution powerhouse with a truly global footprint.

Why Kairo Keyz Chose TEN88

We at TEN88 are just as excited about this new partnership as Kairo is.

“I’m excited for this new partnership with TEN88. This is my first-ever admin deal, and I’m excited for what the future holds with this partnership and the success we’ll have together,” says Kairo.

As Kairo embarks on his new publishing journey, TEN88 will provide him with every possible support to ensure his continued success.

What The Future Holds

As Kairo gears up for a new wave of releases and prepares to expand his influence even further, TEN88 will be deeply aligned with the strategy, structure, and global reach powering this next era.

This is more than just your typical publishing deal— it’s a partnership built on ambition, innovation, and the belief that Kairo Keyz is one of the defining voices of the international rap landscape.

TEN88 is thrilled to welcome him to the family. The global chapter begins now.

About TEN88

TEN88 is an independent publishing, distribution, and music services company representing over 40 songwriters, artists, and multi-platinum producers worldwide. With an innovative tech-forward ecosystem and partnerships across major global markets, TEN88 empowers creatives with the infrastructure, resources, and strategy needed to build lasting, international careers.