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Kevin Olusola creates art at a nexus between styles, cultures, and perspectives. His signature sound reimagines classical musicianship through an ambitious modern sonic and lyrical lens, while balancing his dynamic background of Nigerian and Grenadian heritage. He showcases his ability to captivate as a solo artist or as one-fifth of three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum a cappella phenomenon Pentatonix. As such, all of these energies and elements comprise his ever-evolving artistic vision as vocal powerhouse, songwriter, beatboxer, cellist, and producer.

Kevin is known as a pioneer of “celloboxing” — playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time — and has garnered international acclaim and recognition from music industry leaders including Yo-Yo Ma, Quincy Jones, Pharrell, and countless others. The fluent Chinese speaker and Yale graduate began developing the skill in college, and in his senior year his celloboxing video performing Mark Summer’s “Julie-O” exploded on YouTube. Vocal arranger Ben Bram and Pentatonix member Scott Hoying serendipitously reached out to Kevin to create Pentatonix and audition for Season 3 of the NBC a cappella TV show The Sing-Off. After winning the competition’s top prize, Pentatonix went on to multiplatinum success (over 10 million albums sold), #1 albums, three GRAMMY® Awards, film and television projects, sold-out arena tours, and rapturous performances on iconic stages around the world from The Hollywood Bowl to The Kennedy Center. Their YouTube channel boasts over 20 million subscribers and yields over 6 billion video views.

As a solo artist, he released The Renegade EP (which debuted #1 on the Billboard Traditional Classical and Classical Crossover charts), The Triptyq Sessions EP, and the Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood EP, as well as fan favorite singles and collaborations. His debut album, Dawn of a Misfit, was released on May 9th, 2025 with the album campaign garnering over 115 million views across his social media platforms. Kevin was also named 100 “History Makers in the Making” by NBC’s TheGrio.

Misfits aren’t broken, they’re originals,” Kevin says. “I’m here to use my unique sound and story to help others who feel like they don’t fit in. I want to show them that their own stories are beautiful and that they have the power to change their own world.”

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Videos

My Story (The Intro) - Kevin Olusola

Kevin Olusola - "Kevin's Fifth" (Live at The Hollywood Bowl)

How I Turned Pain Into Creative Power | Misfits Conversation with Kevin Olusola — Part 4

Kevin Olusola - Hallelujah (I Don't Think About You) (Official Video)

Hallelujah at Howard University (feat. The HU Showtime Marching Band & Concert Chorale)

Kevin Olusola - I Feel Misunderstood / Crazy (Official Video)

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