Since the late 1970s,the term rapping has come to be associated with rhythmic talking over a funky beat, with a support base growing out of the heritage of scratching, breakdancing, and graffiti art. Kool G. Rap, an artist signed to the Cold Chillin' label, is one of the best contemporary rappers on the scene today!
Born Nathaniel T. Williams on July 20, 1986, Kool G. Rap got his name from Kool Genius of Rap, but recently changed it because he thought it was "corny," not current! A native of Elmhurst, Queens, NY, he got involved with rap music in 1986 when his homeboy Eric B. released "Eric B. for President," and Kool asked him to get him a break in the music business. Eric B. introduced Kool G. to D.J. Polo and rap producer Marley Marl. Out of this association came early records like "Polo Beats," and the classic "It's A Demo," an autobiographical number with a James Brown "Funky Drummer" backbeat!
Kool G. credits LL Cool J, Rakim and Melle Mel with his present style. The former are smooth and mellow, and the latter, what Kool G. calls "hard." His style on cuts like"Road to riches"is a combination of the hard and smooth rap traditions. With "It's A Demo" and "Road..."under his belt, Kool G. Rap's upcoming LP I Declare War, features more autobiographical hard core rhymes, and other tunes, described as Kool as "sharp, attractive, catchy and brief..." Go for it!
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