Kevin Nguyen, known as kng (pronounced k•n•g), is a Vietnamese-American DJ, producer, and music artist based in Grand Rapids, MI. Blending a wide spectrum of styles from Trap, Hip-Hop, UKG, House, Dubstep, EDM and forward-thinking bass—kng brings a bold, genre-fluid energy that resonates with diverse crowds across Michigan’s vibrant festival and live show circuit.

As an emerging voice in Michigan’s EDM landscape, kng has performed at Breakaway Music Festival, Rozland Music Festival, Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival, The Intersection, The Crofoot, and Elektricity, where he’s opened for major acts like Sullivan King, Adventure Club, NURKO, and Midnight Tyrannosaurus. His energetic sets balance high-impact drops with melodic characters, turning every performance into an immersive, emotionally-charged experience.

In the studio, kng continues to push boundaries. His music has landed on tastemaker labels like Alter/Ego, founded by trap and bass innovator Hex Cougar, as well as EDM Sauce Records, The Subox Descendents, and Unbounded Limits.

kng’s momentum is only growing, with major 2025 appearances locked in, including Club TSU by TSU NAMI, Rozland Music Festival, and a return to Breakaway Music Festival in Grand Rapids. His upcoming performance alongside YDG on the You + Me Forever Tour in Grand Rapids marks another exciting step in his journey as an emerging artist in Michigan’s growing electronic scene.

The name kng stands for ‘know no grounds’: a mindset rooted in breaking boundaries, blending genres, and uniting scenes, sounds, and identities. It represents a commitment to creating music that feels both forward-thinking and grounded in the raw energy of the crowd.