Touch My Blood's sixth single "Fela in Versace" featuring Kiddominant received higher commercial success compared to the other singles. The album was certified platinum then later certified double platinum by RiSA as for 2019. Touch My Blood was then released on 15 June 2018 as it was set to release on but then delayed for taking time in building its promotion. Fifteen days before its release, he released the controversial single "Beyonce" which was a dismissive song dedicated to his past partner Bonang Matheba. As numerous entries were sent, Forbes chose the winner named Taonga, who received an internship with Beam Group. Concerning the album's front cover, Forbes took to Twitter to announce a contest for graphic designers to design the artwork for his album, using his clear face portrait. With the pre-release of "The World is Yours" in 2016, Forbes also pre-released songs including "Caiphus Song", "Star Signs" (featuring Stogie T) and "Sweet Fire" in supporting the release of his third album, Touch My Blood. 2014–2017: Levels and Be Careful What You Wish For Forbes won Best Male Artist of the Year at the 2012 South African Music Awards. The album won several accolades, including the 2011 Metro FM Awards for Best Hip Hop Album. The album was certified gold by RiSA for its commercial success. Alter Ego was then released on 23 August 2011. "Victory Lap" was successful as it topped South African local radio charts. The album also pre-released two singles which were "All I Know" and "Victory Lap". On 28 July 2010, Forbes released "I Want It All", which is the lead single from his debut studio album, Altar Ego. In 2009, he released three singles: "In My Walk", "I Do", and "Mistakes". The I.V League made production credits for several artists, including Khuli Chana, ProKid and JR. In 2006, Forbes co-founded the production collective The I.V League alongside two other members. Entity disbanded in 2006 and Forbes went on to study sound engineering. The group received a nomination for a KORA Award in the Best African Hip Hop category.
In 2002, Forbes, alongside his two friends Vice Versa and Greyhound, formed a hip hop group called Entity. He moved to Johannesburg at a young age and attended St John's College. He is the eldest of two boys he is the older brother of Steffan Forbes. Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was born in Cape Town, South Africa 28 January 1988 into a Christian family.
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