In an era where hip-hop often idolizes youth, Klazik emerges as a rebel with a cause—blending emotional maturity, lyrical craftsmanship, and real-life relatability into what he calls Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop.
Klazik (Tyrone Thomas) hails from Cleveland but has become a Des Moines staple. A former Navy serviceman turned lyricist, Klazik brings disciplined precision to his storytelling. He’s a wordsmith who has won the inaugural Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop Artist Award at the Iowa Music Awards, a feat signaling his growing influence.
Tracks like “Never Lose” have earned him acclaim—notably winning Best Music Video at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival —and he’s also behind the smooth, R&B-vibe single “Get to You,” a shift in his sound that showcases his versatility
Expect Klazik to deliver introspective lyricism with a soulful edge when he brings Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop to ATL Hip Hop Day’s Influencer Hour.
Watch Klazik’s “Never Lose” video below:
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