Kahary Keeps His Dreams in Motion With ‘Don’t Live Goalless 2’

Chattanooga artist Kahary is expanding his purpose-driven catalog with a 14-track project shaped by soulful influences, reflective writing, and a steady visual rollout.

Born Khary Ricks in 1993, Kahary is an independent hip-hop artist and songwriter from Chattanooga, Tennessee. According to his official biography, his stage name is a stylized version of his first name, with “Ka” chosen for its association with the soul, an idea that also informs his creative outlook. His music pairs laid-back, uplifting melodies with thoughtful writing. Rather than staying inside one narrow lane, he brings together elements of jazz, hip-hop, and boom bap.

Kahary’s catalog reflects a patient, project-by-project build. He introduced himself with the seven-track Licen$E To Dream in 2017, then followed with releases including DreamLivin, Better Late Than Never, and the 2019 EP For Us Dreamers. His first Don’t Live Goalless album arrived in 2020, while Smell It Through the Plastic extended the run in 2022. The 2025 singles “Live My Life,” “Down South,” and “Some Days To Get Away” helped set the stage for the next chapter.

Released on November 21, 2025, Don’t Live Goalless 2 runs 14 tracks and approximately 36 minutes. The album credits Khary Ricks and Brian Kidd among its producers and moves through titles such as “Dreams,” “Promise To Myself,” “Man of Honor,” “No Time For Second Guessing,” and “Mind And Hands.” Two skits add structure to the sequence, including “BiB (Mukasa Dada Speaks),” which features Mukasa Dada. Together, the titles reinforce a project built around intention, self-belief, and the work required to turn goals into progress.

The visual campaign has allowed Kahary to give several parts of the album their own identity. Videos for “Some Days To Get Away,” “Promise To Myself,” and “No Time For Second Guessing” have kept the project moving beyond its original release window. The “No Time For Second Guessing” visual was filmed in Chattanooga’s Bluff View Art District, placing the city’s character directly inside the presentation. That hometown setting complements a song whose central message is about trusting the direction and continuing forward without hesitation.

Kahary cites André 3000, Nas, J Dilla, and Curtis Mayfield among the artists who have influenced his approach. Those references span vivid rap writing, inventive production, musical warmth, and a deep sense of soul. In Kahary’s work, that mix supports an identity that values substance without abandoning an easygoing feel. Even the title Don’t Live Goalless 2 reads like a direct statement of purpose rather than a slogan added around the music.

As an independent artist releasing through Don’t Live Goalless, LLC, Kahary has built a world that connects his music, visual output, and DreamLivin brand. His official platform documents a catalog stretching back to 2017 while continuing to spotlight the current album and its videos. Kahary has also indicated that more music is ahead, giving Don’t Live Goalless 2 the feel of an active chapter rather than a closed campaign. Listeners can stream the album, visit Kahary’s official website, and follow him on Instagram at @therealkahary.