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From the streets of Orange County come the psychedelic hip-hop, punk rock outfit, The Kottonmouth Kings. As much hip hop as they are punk rock, the Kottonmouth Kings stand as a musical testament to a day when musical barriers are blurred, color lines are nonexistent and music has dug deeper into a realm where the ideals behind it begin to reign over any particular style or genre. Produced by band member, Brad Daddy X. The Kottonmouth Kings call them self anit-political, taking the individuality and free-thought bred in punk-rock and mixing it up to be accesible for all. The crew doesn't turn towards institutions or history for their beliefs, instead these lyrical anarchists venture deep inside the individual for truth. "It's not just about hittin the bong, it's about learning something," says rapper Saint"Put the Kottonmouth Kings cd on--dont label it hip-hop, dont label it punk rock, label it a mentality. We're making a way to expand your knowledge of the world around you. In our songs we talk about reality. We talk about doin some crazy shit, cuz life's crazy." The Kottonmouth Kings began in 1994 when Brad Daddy X took note of Saint and D-Loc's double-team rhyming ability. With Saint's feverish barrage of lyrical style checking everything from the misuse of political power, to pranking about the antics of his suburban youth, and D-Loc's stylish drawl, the two began weaving tales that range from street punk stories to poignant social commentary. With the addition of DJ Bobby B, the band quickly jelled into a mind-rattling blend of rock and hip-hop flavor. The addition of Pakelika "the visual assasin"- a gaunt popping and locking silent robotic stage presence--only adds to the uniqueness of what the Kottonmouth Kings deliver on stage. The band started making a name for themselves on the West Coast. Then released their first cd it was only a EP "Stoners Reeking Havoc". Then they released "Royal Highness". Then "Hidden Stash", which was just a few remixes and lost songs. Then came their most recent release"High Society" KMK will keep bringin out the bomb-ass joints one-after another. |
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