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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kaseem Ryan |
| Also known as | Brownsville Ka, Hermit, K A[1] |
| Born | August 11, 1972 New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 2024 (aged 52) |
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| Occupations | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–2024 |
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| Website | Brownsville Ka |
| Firefighter career | |
| Department | New York City Fire Department |
| Service years | 1999–2024 |
| Rank | Fire captain[3] |
Kaseem Ryan (August 11, 1972 – October 12, 2024), better known by his stage name Ka, was an American rapper, producer, and firefighter from Brooklyn, New York City.[4][5][6][7] His solo work achieved critical acclaim, and he was often noted for his focused concept albums, skilled lyricism, and hushed vocal delivery.[8]
- ^ a b Mao, Jeff (July 2, 2016). "Interview: Ka in Montréal 2016". Red Bull Music Academy.
- ^ McMillan, Nia (November 23, 2021). "7 Socially Conscious Rappers to Listen to Right Now". YR Media. Archived from the original on October 18, 2024.
- ^ Gomez, Jade (October 14, 2024). "Ka, Brooklyn Rapper and Fire Captain, Dies at 52: 'He Leaves an Extraordinary Legacy'". People Magazine.
- ^ "Ka: Carrying On Tradition". BET.com. October 19, 2011.
- ^ "Notes From Ka's One-Man Pop-Up Shop". MTV Hive. Archived from the original on July 14, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "Stream The Night's Gambit, the darkly smouldering new LP from Brooklyn rapper Ka". FACT Magazine. July 15, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "No Country for Old (Rap) Men: The importance of Ka". ACCLAIM. July 19, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "Ka – Descendants Of Cain | Review". Hip Hop Golden Age. May 1, 2020.