MELVIN KELLY II AKA MDK

THE SOUND.
THE LEGACY.

Guitar-led. Genre-defying.
Independent by design.

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LOS ANGELES GLOBAL SOUND

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01 / THE ARTIST

THE MODERN BLACK GUITAR HERO

NOT BUILT
TO FIT IN.

An unmistakable sound. An uncompromising vision.

ROCK / HIP-HOP / R&B / SOUL

Melvin Kelly II aka MDK is a Los Angeles-born recording artist, songwriter, producer, and guitarist who refuses to be confined to a single genre. His music brings rock instrumentation into conversation with hip-hop, R&B, and soul — with live guitar at the center of everything.

Known for dynamic performances and a distinctive visual identity, MDK brings together musicianship, modern production, and cinematic storytelling. The result is more than a sound: it is a fully realized artist brand built for the stage and for a global audience.

Guided by the principles instilled in him by legendary music executive Clarence Avant and music industry veteran Joe Isgro, MDK places long-term control above short-term deals. After declining recording agreements that would compromise ownership of his masters, he continued developing his catalog and identity independently.

His performance history includes appearances on bills with Sting, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DJ Quik, Warren G, and Too $hort, alongside a British Summer Time Hyde Park appearance in London. His studio work includes production and songwriting connections with Flesh-n-Bone and Krayzie Bone.

Beyond music, MDK founded Putting Instruments in Hungry Hands, a mission-driven initiative bringing guitars and musical opportunity to young people.

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BOOKING & BUSINESS INQUIRIES

THE INDEPENDENT MINDSET

“THEY WANTED CONTROL.
HE CHOSE OWNERSHIP.”
MASTERS. VISION. LEGACY.

02 / LIVE & COLLABORATIONS

BUILT FOR
THE STAGE.

Presence you can feel. Guitar work you can't ignore. A stage history that crosses generations and genres.

01 / FESTIVAL STAGE

LONDON, ENGLAND

BST
HYDE PARK✦

British Summer Time · 2026

02 / LIVE HISTORY

ON SHARED BILLS WITH

STING
BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY
DJ QUIK
WARREN G
TOO $HORT

03 / IN THE STUDIO

PRODUCTION & SONGWRITING CONNECTIONS

FLESH-N-BONE
& KRAYZIE BONE

A creative voice beyond the microphone.

03 / THE SOUND

NO GENRE.
NO CEILING.

Rock's electricity. Hip-hop's pulse. Soul's depth. R&B's feeling. MDK connects the traditions of live guitar music with the energy of a new generation.

The next chapter is in motion. New releases and official visuals will define what comes next.

MDKTHE SOUND ROCKHIP-HOPSOULR&B

04 / DIRECT FROM THE ARTIST

OWN YOUR COPY

THE MUSIC.
YOUR COLLECTION.

Digital singles. Direct from MDK. Secure MP3 downloads when the store opens.

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05 / BEYOND THE MUSIC

PUTTING INSTRUMENTS IN HUNGRY HANDS

ONE GUITAR.
ENDLESS
POSSIBILITY.

Music should open doors. Through Putting Instruments in Hungry Hands, MDK works to put instruments and creative opportunities within reach of the next generation.

“GIVING CHILDREN GUITARS,
NOT GUNS.”

CHANGING THE WORLD ONE GUITAR AT A TIME.

06 / CONNECT

LET'S MAKE
IT LOUD.

Booking, media, partnerships, brand collaborations, and business inquiries.

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MANAGEMENTMelvin Kelly Sr.

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EMAILmkellymusicgroup@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM@mdk_music.official