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'''Daniel O’Connor''', |
'''Daniel O’Connor''', (born December 12, 1968, in [[Brooklyn,_New_York|Brooklyn, New York]]), best known as '''Danny Boy O’Connor''', is an [[Irish-American]] rapper and former member of the popular 90’s [[hip-hop]] group, [[House of Pain]]. Danny Boy moved to [[California]] in the 80’s where he masterminded, [[House of Pain]], one of the first, all white, [[hip-hop]] groups. While attending [[William Howard Taft High School (Los Angeles, California)|William Howard Taft High School]] in Woodland Hills,California (1984 - 1986), he met [[Erik Schrody]] a.k.a. [[Everlast (singer)|Everlast]] and asked him to join his now legendary [[hip-hop]] group. While in [[House of Pain]], Danny Boy acted as the hype man, second [[emcee]] on stage, and more notably, the graphic artist of the group. After [[House of Pain]] disbanded Danny Boy continued to work on other projects such as his group Xsupermodels, freelance logo designing, street wear and kicks (sneakers). He is also the [[Executive Producer]] of the documentary film, [[Just_for_Kicks_(2005_film)|“Just For Kicks”]] (2005). These days, Danny Boy attends many fashion events where he networks and presents his ideas to fellow artists. He has documented his interests in [[fashion]] and [[music]] while writing for [[Mass_Appeal_Magazine|Mass Appeal Magazine]] and he presently [[Blogs|blogs]] and does his own [[Blogs|video blogging]] for Kush TV. These days Danny Boy has found a new passion, being the originator of what is said to be the next [[hip-hop]] supergroup, [[La Coka Nostra]]. It was during this venture that Danny Boy discovered his talent for music video producing. Danny Boy has been kept under the radar for the past decade but continues to keep himself busy with several cutting edge projects on the way. |
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Daniel O’Connor, (born December 12, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York), best known as Danny Boy O’Connor, is an Irish-American rapper and former member of the popular 90’s hip-hop group, House of Pain. Danny Boy moved to California in the 80’s where he masterminded, House of Pain, one of the first, all white, hip-hop groups. While attending William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills,California (1984 - 1986), he met Erik Schrody a.k.a. Everlast and asked him to join his now legendary hip-hop group. While in House of Pain, Danny Boy acted as the hype man, second emcee on stage, and more notably, the graphic artist of the group. After House of Pain disbanded Danny Boy continued to work on other projects such as his group Xsupermodels, freelance logo designing, street wear and kicks (sneakers). He is also the Executive Producer of the documentary film, “Just For Kicks” (2005). These days, Danny Boy attends many fashion events where he networks and presents his ideas to fellow artists. He has documented his interests in fashion and music while writing for Mass Appeal Magazine and he presently blogs and does his own video blogging for Kush TV. These days Danny Boy has found a new passion, being the originator of what is said to be the next hip-hop supergroup, La Coka Nostra. It was during this venture that Danny Boy discovered his talent for music video producing. Danny Boy has been kept under the radar for the past decade but continues to keep himself busy with several cutting edge projects on the way.
House of Pain
After Everlast's critically unsuccessful first solo album, Everlast, DJ Lethal, and Danny Boy decided to form the hip-hop group House of Pain in 1992. Danny Boy has made several vocal appearances on various tracks, both on record and on stage, but Everlast remained the groups lead rapper.
A.T.F., XSM and other projects
Since House of Pain's split in 1996, Danny Boy has not been very active in the public. His musical project A.T.F. (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms) broke up before their first release, and the short lived group XSupermodels (XSM) only saw a promotional.
He is the featured rapper in Powerman 5000's remake of the Frankie Goes To Hollywood classic, "Relax", on the Zoolander Soundtrack.
La Coka Nostra
In 2006, Danny Boy formed La Coka Nostra with newcomer Slaine, teaming up with old friends and fellow House of Pain member Everlast and DJ Lethal as well as Ill Bill of Non Phixion and another newcomer Big Left. The group's debut album/DVD combo entitled "A Brand You Can Trust" will be release November 4, 2008 on La Coka Nostra Recording Co.
Visual art
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Besides his activities in music, Danny Boy founded and runs a graphic art company and is member of the graffiti groups Dissizit and t-shirt company Pain Gang. He also did the art direction for House of Pain albums, and co-created the House of Pain logo and created the various La Coka Nostra logos on his own or with the help of fellow Dissizit member Slick.
External links
- Danny Boy at MySpace
- La Coka Nostra at MySpace
- Daily Dose at MySpace
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