Kung Fu Vampire
| Kung Fu Vampire | |
|---|---|
| Origin | San Jose, California |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Producer Rapper |
| Years active | 1991—present |
| Labels | Mad Insanity |
| Associated acts | Mars Brother J |
| Website | www.KungFuVampire.com |
Kung Fu Vampire is an American rapper from San Jose, California and the vocalist of the musical group of the same name. He has opened for Twiztid, 2 Live Crew, Tha Alkaholiks, Digital Underground, Kool Keith, KRS-One, Papa Roach and The Pharcyde, in addition to collaborating with musicians such as Eddie Gale and Spice 1.
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[edit] History
Kung Fu Vampire began breakdancing at the age of six, and taught himself how to rap and sing.[1] At the age of twelve, his aunt began taking him to see concert performances, and introduced him to a Gothic style of dress.[1] He formed a band, LSP.[1][2] In 1999, he adopted the name "Kung Fu Vampire" during a conversation with his friends in which he discussed the idea of a martial arts film featuring vampires.[1][3] LSP disbanded, and Kung Fu Vampire formed a new band based on the "kung fu vampire" concept.[1][2] Concepts from an unpublished novel he wrote also formed the basis for the group's stage act.[2] In 2006, the group was voted as the "Best Local Band" by Metro Silicon Valley readers,[4] and performed at the release party for Saw III, as well as at The Playboy Mansion.[5]
[edit] Style and influences
Kung Fu Vampire performs a style of Hip Hop fusing goth, funk and electro.[2][5] Kung Fu Vampire referred to this style as "gothic hip hop" and "goth hop" to describe the true sound and separate himself from generic genre labeling, but later learned that it was also similar to the preexisting style horrorcore.[3] Kung Fu Vampire has collaborated with Jazz Trumpeter and Blue Note Recording Artist Eddie Gale, Brother J of X Clan, Cougnut and Spice 1.[2]
[edit] Band members
- Current
- Kung Fu Vampire — vocals
- Jeremy Pollett — bass
- Chris Paxton - drums
- Deborah Spake - back up vocals
[edit] Discography
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Wheeler, Garrett (October 29, 2006). "Creature of The Night". Metro Silicon Valley. http://www.metroactive.com/metro/10.29.08/music-kungfuvampire-0844.html. Retrieved 22 November 2008.
- ^ a b c d e Rudy, Stewart. "Interview with a (Rapping) Vampire". The Wave Magazine. http://www.thewavemagazine.com/pagegen.php?pagename=article&articleid=24601. Retrieved 22 November 2008.[dead link]
- ^ a b Dark Jedi Hillz (December 6, 2009). "Exclusive Interview - Kung Fu Vampire". JuggaloNews. http://www.juggalonews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1908. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ "Best of Silicon Valley 2006". Metro Silicon Valley. September 20–26, 2006. http://www.metroactive.com/metro/09.20.06/arts-and-culture-0638.html. Retrieved 22 November 2008.
- ^ a b Osterbeck, Ryan (October 18–24, 2006). "Interview With the Vampire". Metro Silicon Valley. http://www.metroactive.com/metro/10.18.06/kung-fu-vampire-0642.html. Retrieved 22 November 2008.
- ^ "Overview for Spacebar". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r541942. Retrieved 22 November 2008.
- ^ "Overview for Blood Bath Beyond". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r676931. Retrieved 22 November 2008.
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