I.K.P.—The Infamous King of Positivity—is a first-generation Honduran-American of Garifuna descent and a non-binary rapper/producer whose every move is intentional. From their stage name to their sonic palette, I.K.P. builds with layered purpose. Their latest single, “FTW”, is a high-voltage anthem engineered to energize your morning, fuel your workout, or soundtrack your world domination. The track’s rattling drums and bass with an eerie and dominant melody drive the urgency – matching production with performance designed to ignite.

“I want them to feel unstoppable. Whatever you’re doing, you’re doing it for the win—and you’re undeniable.”

I.K.P. is a rapper that sometimes writes the traditional way of pen and pad, sometimes uses voice notes and sometimes uses the notes app in their phone. Their process is fluid instinctive and vigilant.

“Inspiration strikes in fragments or floods. As they say, you don’t gotta get ready if you stay ready.”

In a landscape where artists often cling to one sound, versatility is where I.K.P. thrives. Boom bap, drill, reggae, Latin flavors—they co-produce and collaborate across styles, honoring Hip-Hop’s hybrid nature and their own Afro-Caribbean roots. Every part of them plays a factor into crafting music that is authentically layered.

“I gravitate towards a lot of things and I don’t like to be in a box. I do a lot of co-producing with a multifaceted team. I love Hip-Hop so much because you can make all these hybrid styles make sense.”

Their sonic range reflects a life of movement and resilience. Raised in Norfolk, Virginia after their family emigrated from Honduras, I.K.P. also served over five years in the Marines. Growing up near Portsmouth, they found inspiration in Missy Elliott’s boundary-breaking legacy.

I.K.P.’s stage name comes from their advocacy against the stigma of HIV-positive diagnosis. They do it by using their music as a source of empowerment for marginalized communities, a lifelong core mission I.K.P. embodies.

“I decided I wasn’t going to let things that happened to me define how I saw the world. I wanted to show people who looked like me and lived like me that they could gain a sense of power and if they didn’t know how to do it for themselves, I could show them that it could be done.”

I.K.P. elaborated on the intersection of rap and pop culture with the evolution of the LGBTQIA+ community, highlighting the vitality but noting the unsettled path forward. They referenced artists like Kevin Abstract, Tyler, The Creator, Lil Nas X, Young M.A, Steve Lacy and Syd, celebrated voices who move the conversation forward.

“It’s about self-actualization. Whether you’re Black, gay and/or queer you’re kept out of certain rooms and certain conversations. I want to show people you can always take control and be free.”

For I.K.P., rap is ritual. It’s a mirror for joy, pain, and transformation.

“I want to continue to speak for those who feel like they don’t have a voice or that their voice is being suppressed. Hip-Hop has always been a tool of progression and evolution and I just want to continue that tradition.” they said.

Their fanbase, lovingly called #PozFriendlies, can expect a flood of new music to make up for the gap between releases – their fourth full-length, 11:11 | eleven eleven, released in 2021. I.K.P. is also expanding their BLOCK SPINNIN series on TikTok and Instagram, a Stereogum-inspired chronicle of Billboard Hot 100 history.

“FTW” is out now on all streaming platforms. Tap into the #PozFriendlies movement.

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