100 Kila
100 Kila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Yavor Dimitrov Yanakiev July 10, 1994 Varna, Bulgaria |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, actor, lyricist, business figure |
| Years active | Early 2000s–present |
| Known for | Bulgarian rapper and actor |
Yavor Dimitrov Yanakiev (; born 10 July 1994), widely recognized by his stage name 100 Kila (; stylized as 100KILA), is a Bulgarian artist, actor, lyricist, and business figure originating from Varna. His pseudonym translates to "100 kilograms" in Bulgarian.
Early life
Yanakiev was raised in a disadvantaged Romani district within Asparuhovo, Varna. Following his parents' separation at age six, his mother relocated to Greece to provide financial support and promote his schooling. Subsequently, he resided with his grandmother in Targovishte, attending school until the eighth grade before discontinuing due to frequent absences and poor academic performance.
Career
Yanakiev embarked on his musical journey in the early 2000s after encountering the well-known Bulgarian rapper Big Sha, who brought him into R&B Records. He rose to prominence alongside artists such as Vanko 1, Konsa, Gumeni Glavi, and Loshite. His notable singles include collaborations like "" with Consa and Gumeni Glavi's "Chiki-Na-Na." Additionally, he appeared on Big Sha's songs "" and "".
Branching into television, Yanakiev took part in the inaugural season of Bulgaria's adaptation of The Mole and acted in the TV series Domashen Arest (2013) as well as Sofia Residents in Excess (2015, season 9).
On April 9, 2016, 100 Kila unveiled a remix of "Babuli Jabulah" from his 2013 album ZLA10, featuring American rapper Rick Ross.
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUL | |||
| 2013 | "Slivenskiat Kashkaval" | 40 | — |
| "Moeto Radio" (feat. Magi Djanavarova) |
16 | ZLA10 | |
| "Chujdi Grehove" | 33 | ||
| "Az sam 6" | 4 | ||
| 2015 | "100 Gaidi" | 14 | — |
| 2016 | "Babuli Jabulah" (feat. Rick Ross) |
TBA | — |
| 2017 | "Well Paid" | 17 | — |
| 2019 | "EL TRAFICANTE" | 6 | — |
Albums
- По-добре гаден, отколкото гладен (2003)
- Прехода на Просветения (2009)
- ZLA10 (2013)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | House Arrest | Zara's boyfriend | Guest appearance; one episode |
| 2013 | The Mole Bulgaria | Himself | |
| 2015 | Sofia Residents in Excess | Tsanko | Guest role; Season 9 |