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About Us

Pioneering Sound, Building Community, Redefining Entertainment

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Meet The Team

Kalu Entertainment (Kalu ENT) is an innovative American independent record label and community organization founded on August 14, 2023, by visionary artists Barry Uche Eziemeh Kalu Jr. (Ezzi Kalu) and Denise Yvette Dixon (Ms. Original 214). Affiliated with FM187 Radio—a U.S.-based platform broadcasting top hip-hop, rock, and vibe-worthy tracks featuring talents like Ezi, Danielle Oii and more—this dynamic music group unites a diverse roster of artists, producers, writers, and musicians to deliver fresh, genre-spanning content that "hits different." Powered by a strategic marketing partnership with FM 187 RADIO,  Th3 Link Ag3ncy Corp., Kalu ENT stands as a breath of fresh air in the industry, blending sharp business acumen, community giveback initiatives, and collaborations with rising moguls like J.Enigma* and Real Complex to redefine entertainment and leave a lasting legacy.

Kalu Entertainment's Origin Story

Kalu Entertainment emerged from the vibrant Dallas music scene, founded by visionary artist and CEO EZI—a Nigerian/Creole talent blending soulful R&B with raw hip-hop authenticity. Drawing from influences like Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, EZI launched the label to empower independent creators, partnering with global talents to revive real storytelling in music.

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Building the Roster


Starting as a platform for game changers, Kalu ENT quickly assembled a powerhouse lineup: lyrical heavyweights like Real Complex and Ms. Original 214, rising stars such as, 2bluntdhagoat, Majesty Dozia, Qua tha Poet, EZJ, J. Enigma, and Daniella Oi, backed by elite producers FM187, SharkCity, SpivSounds, and Boombapst. This collective fuses boom bap roots, modern R&B, and conscious rap to push boundaries.

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Mission and Impact


More than a label, Kalu Entertainment is a movement—fostering creativity, grit, and innovation through hits like "Another Round with FM187" and projects amplifying underground legacies. From Dallas studios to global stages, Kalu ENT continues redefining hip-hop's future, one authentic bar at a time.

Kalu Entertainment is an independent music and entertainment company uniting artists, producers, writers, and musicians under one creative home, built in affiliation with FM187 Radio’s vibrant platform and audience. Founded to “hit different,” the group blends fresh hip-hop and genre-bending sounds with a commitment to community, collaboration, and long-term brand building. Supported by strategic marketing from Th3 Link Ag3ncy Corp, Kalu Entertainment is laying the foundation for a powerful legacy that amplifies unique voices and reshapes the future of independent entertainment.
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