Brian King Joseph
AS SEEN ON AMERICA'S GOT TALENT SEASON 13
BIOGRAPHY
Brian King Joseph is more than just your typical jaw-dropping phenomenal performer. Nicknamed "The King of Violin", BKJ is the Revolutionary Electric Violinist of the 21st Century.
As seen on America's Got Talent season 13 where he stole the hearts of America and made it to the finals, finishing at 3rd place, Brian is still just getting started. A self-taught and self-produced Master of his own craft, the rebellious prodigy seeks to Change the game; bringing a unique, refreshing, modern exciting twist on the timeless instrument. While many of us can get lost in the new digital age of music, BKJ is keeping real music alive. His unmatched skill, speed and phenomenal chops have wowed the Internet, gaining over 15 million views worldwide within the first year.
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BKJ has received recognition from Chris Brown, Fetty Wap, Machine Gun Kelly, Keke Palmer, Mike Posner and Snoop Dogg.
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A Washington DC Native, BKJ has made a name for himself in the music scene since the age of 4. He has performed with major touring acts such as George Clinton & P Funkadelics, Machine Gun Kelly, He has toured the country with his charting Reggae band Lucky Dub, were personally requested to perform for the Mayor of DC and Supreme Court Justice Sotamayor. He has appeared on hit TV shows such as "MTV Real World" and several commercials.
In 2012, he was offered a Full Presidential Scholarship at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.
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BKJ was the catalyst and first winner of MTV's latest Music Competition, "Cover of The Month". After receiving over 26 Million claps (likes) within a one-month period, BKJ was personally selected by Mike Posner as the Winner and described as - "a beast [on violin]" -
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BKJ consistently collaborates with lifestyle brands, independent designers, and event programmers for both sponsored and private events such as weddings (reception & ceremony), ribbon-cutting events, club openings, private parties etc
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Brian King Joseph composes and produces all of his music independently.
BKJ performing with
Machine Gun Kelly
DNA Lounge, San Francisco, Ca
After discovering his cover of
“a little more love” on Youtube.
