Kottonmouth Kings
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Kottonmouth Kings is an American hip hop band. It was formed in Placentia, Orange County, California in 1996.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Placentia, California, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1996–2016, 2018–present |
| Labels | Suburban Noize Records (1996–2013,2019-present) Independent (2013–2014) United Family Music (2014–2016) Kingmaker Music (2018–2019) |
| Associated acts | Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Big B, Tech N9ne, Cypress Hill, Marlon Asher, Humble Gods, hed (pe), The Dirtball, Corporate Avenger, Chucky Chuck |
| Website | www.kottonmouthkings.com |
| Members | D-Loc (rapper) (1996–2016; 2018–present) Johnny Richter (rapper) (1996-2013; 2018-present) |
| Past members | Saint Dog (deceased) (rapper) (1996–1999; 2018–2020) Pakelika (deceased) (dancer) (1996-2010) The Taxman a.k.a. "Munchies" (hypeman) (2000–2013) DJ Bobby B (DJ, Producer) (1996–2015) Daddy X (rapper) (1996–2016) Lou Dog (percussion) (1996–2016) The Dirtball (rapper) (2009–2016) Mikey Bonez (guitar) (2015–2016) |
The band is known for their activism in favor of legalizing cannabis, and often performing lyrics about smoking marijuana.[6]
The band is made-up of D-Loc and Johnny Richter, the band plays hip hop,[6][2][3][4] punk[4] and rap rock songs[6][5] that sometimes incorporate elements of other genres, including psychedelic rock, reggae, dubstep, bluegrass and jam band.[6]
References
- ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography for Kottonmouth Kings". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hip-hop group Kottonmouth Kings light up Stage West in Scranton on Sept. 27". Nepa Scene.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Hip-hop rockers The Kottonmouth Kings play Vail". Vail Daily.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "KOTTONMOUTH KINGS PULL OUT STASH OF HITS FROM POT PARODIES". Orlando Sentinel.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Rap-rock artists Kottonmouth Kings coming to Duluth". Duluth News Tribune.[dead link]
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Ankeny, Jason. "Biography for Kottonmouth Kings". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2012-02-15. Retrieved 2008-08-04.