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Kenyatta Naji Johnson-Adams

Incheon/Seoul

Summary

R&B/alt-soul artist, podcast host, and creative consultant with 1B+ streams. Renowned impactful storytelling, stripped-back performances, and digital content. Founder of the Thousand Story Podcast and content strategist for top artist teams. Expert in production, Content creation, artist discovery, and global audience engagement. Bilingual: English/Korean.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Artist/Producer

Naji
05.2015 - Current
  • Collaborated and released projects with alt-R&B/indie pioneers Soulection, Majestic Casual, and SoundCloud’s early tastemakers
  • Achieved 1B+ streams, 30M+ listeners
  • Recognized for discovering the “next wave” of alternative R&B and elevating artists 6–18 months before mainstream breakthroughs
  • Built deep connections within US, Korean, and global alt-music scenes, supporting multicultural artist collaboration and exchange
  • Featured on COLORS

Music Consultant & Content Strategist

Thousand Story
05.2017 - Current
  • Consulted for artist development (teams incl. Sonder, Brent Faiyaz, Cleo Sol), release planning, and digital presence for global alt-R&B talent
  • Developed and executed content strategy for 7clouds (#1 Lyric Video brand on YouTube)
  • Proven record of identifying and championing emerging artists before broad recognition, with curated showcases and targeted digital rollouts

Content Creator & Curator

YouTube
03.2008 - Current
  • Produced 300+ videos/promos for YouTube/Instagram, building minimalist, high-impact visual and audio identity for every artist featured
  • Specialized in bilingual storytelling and cross-cultural content design bridging Western, Korean, and international music audiences
  • 9% MoM Average Subscriber Growth for Content Provided
  • 300% MoM Average View Growth with Content Provided

Founder/Host & Producer

Thousand Story Podcast
05.2017 - Current
  • Created and hosted 35+ storytelling-focused interview episodes (English/Korean), featuring future COLORS artists, music business pioneers (Stem, Soulection) and breakout R&B/indie voices
  • Drove authentic artist discovery and connection through narrative, lyric dissection, and behind-the-scenes creative insight

Education

B.A. - Liberal Arts & IT Management

Penn State, The Behrend College
Erie, PA
05.2016

Skills

  • Music Interviewing
  • Music Production
  • Songwriting
  • Digital Content Production
  • Playlist Curation
  • Podcast Production
  • Podcast Hosting
  • R&B/Indie Artist Curation
  • Music Business Consultation
  • Audio/Video Editing
  • Social Content Creation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Professional Working

Portfolio

  • Artist Site // naji.land
  • Instagram // @mrnajiboy
  • YouTube // @mrnajiboy
  • Thousand Story Podcast

Timeline

Music Consultant & Content Strategist

Thousand Story
05.2017 - Current

Founder/Host & Producer

Thousand Story Podcast
05.2017 - Current

Music Artist/Producer

Naji
05.2015 - Current

Content Creator & Curator

YouTube
03.2008 - Current

B.A. - Liberal Arts & IT Management

Penn State, The Behrend College

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