The Kings
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JOHNNY RICHTER
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THE DIRTBALL
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DADDY X
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DJ BOBBY B
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Biography
It is the dawn of a new era in the Kottonmouth Kingdom and on April 20th, 2010, the Kottonmouth Kings will unleash their epic eleventh studio album “Long Live The Kings.” For the release of this epic recording, the Kottonmouth Kings have reinvented themselves yet again by adding the Dirtball, who joins the fold as a full-time member.
15 YEARS IN THE GAME AND STILL REEKING HAVOC
Powered by the machine gun attack of his motor-mouth, Dirtball injects the group with a new found firepower that takes the group’s sound into uncharted territories. Previously a solo artist who recorded for Suburban Noize Records, Dirtball’s ability to snap off raps with jaw dropping results has forced critics to think twice about the capabilities of white rappers. PopMatters Magazine proclaimed Dirtball’s “rapid-fire rhymes and an ear for catchy choruses distinguish the rapper’s style, which at times sounds something like a sharper-edged Big Boi.”
“This is most definitely a huge step for me in the rap path,” commented the Dirtball about his addition to the group. “I have been grinding for a long time in the national underground tunnels, and I would have never thought of this move. I am thoroughly honored to be joining such a strong force as the Kottonmouth Kings. I am looking forward to having a good time with this, as we pound our way further toward the top. ”
“Adding Dirtball to the group was a natural fit for the group and where we wanted to take our sound in the future,” commented Brad X. “We’ve done so many tours together that he was already part of the family. We all felt like we needed to redefine the Kottonmouth Kings and Dirtball helped us take things to the next level. Dirtball is one of the most underrated emcees in the game, as he has unlimited range. He can write songs, play drums and rhyme with the most complicated of cadences of any artist. I really think the songs on the record speak for themselves and Dirtball played a large role in that evolution.”
The Kings spent 8 months in the studio producing over 45 songs to create the next chapter in the ongoing legacy of the Kottonmouth Kings. The end result is the next dimension in the group’s ongoing reign as kings of the underground. “Long Live The Kings” kicks into high gear propelled by the bounce of the album’s lead single “Stomp”, while “Rampage” runs some sonic destruction with the Kings’ trademark rip-hop sound. As always, the Kottonmouth Kings are on the frontlines in the fight for legalization and have recorded two new stoner anthems in “Reefer Madness” and “Let’s Do Drugs”.
After over a decade of being proudly independent, Kottonmouth Kings brought in two veterans of the underground to usher in the new era. Kansas City’s Tech N9ne brings the ruckus on “Party Monster”, while Detroit’s psychotic duo, Insane Clown Posse, raise their middle fingers in “Fuck The Police”.
For “Long Live The Kings” the group has also written their 21 gun salute to our brothers and sisters in the Armed Forces with the track “American Made”. The track proudly acknowledges the hardships that or brothers and sisters in the military endure in defense of our country. All proceeds from the song will be donated to Ward 57, to benefit the soldiers who have been injured defending our country in battle.
Founded in 1995, the Kottonmouth Kings have survived and dominated the scene for over 15 years. The group continues to defy all odds as one of the music industry’s biggest underdogs, this band of California based hell raisers have built an empire out of their lifestyle movement that extends past the music and into clothing, television and extreme sports. The group’s label, Suburban Noize Records, has become one of the hottest independent label’s in the business with a series of powerful releases from La Coka Nostra, Unwritten Law, Big B, and rap-rock pioneers (Hed)pe.
With the addition of the Dirtball, the Kottonmouth Kings have begun writing the next chapter in the group’s unfolding story. “Long Live The Kings” is a true testament to how innovative and creative the Kottonmouth Kings sound has become. From mind bending hip-hop, thrashy punk-rock, and melodic acoustics the Kings music has no boundaries and continues to smash all stereotypes.
More interesting KMK facts and history
Pakelika the masked man worked as a mime in front of the world famous Hollywood Wax Museum when the band was forming…Brad X who over sees the production duty for all the KMK and Sub-Noize releases started off singing for the punk rock nuisances “Doggystyle” …X was also signed with another group by Easy E’s Ruthless Records…Front man for the infamous “Humble Gods” who suffered the death of two bass players “Jason Thirsk” of Pennywise fame and Bianca Butthole of Betty Bluetorch fame…Doug Carrion guitar player of Humble Gods performs all the guitar work on the KMK records…Doug also helps run Sub-Noize Records and was one time member of the Descendents and Dag Nasty…
D.J Bobby B has been supplying beats and spinning in clubs for over a decade…Bobby B was at one time the D.J for the underground hip hop group, “Da” Neighborhoods’ Bobby was a sponsored body boarder and is a Expert Freestyle Motocross rider, who rides with the godfather of motocross Mike Metzger who can be seen on KMK’s new lifestyle concert video “Stoners Reekin Havoc”…
When D-Loc is not spittin rhymes he is busy riding motocross, skateboarding or putting out DJ records under his alias “Shaky Bonez”…pretty impressive for a kid that smokes weed all day…D-Loc was also a all county basketball stand out in high school.
Johnny Richter is a high school drop-out, childhood buddy of D-Loc who was shipped around to six schools in one year before getting shipped off to boarding school, where he sang in the choir to avoid cleaning duties…Richters singing premiered on KMK new CD “Rollin Stoned” it’s the secret weapon…he’s been waiting to unleash…Richter’s flows are the foundation of the kings rhyme game…he never allows his vocals to be punched in the studio…He has a photo graphic memory and memorizes his rhymes on the spot then performs them…truly a gifted young talent…A dope slanging street hustler who raises exotic iguanas and reptiles …went from moving pounds to moving units…Richter’s party pad which was used in the filming of KMK’s first video “Suburban Life” …Had four kegs on tap and two full size Nitrous tanks…in operation at all times… Lou Dog, KMK’s drummer invented his innovative three-wheel low-rider drum kit in a stoned haze in Hollywood, CA… Lou Dog was also band mates of Brad X’s “Doggystyle” and “Humble Gods.” Brad X and Lou Dog were partners in a production Company called “Artist Groove Network” who promoted concerts, events, raves and clubs in LA for a decade. Some of those legendary clubs were: Truth, Orbit, Boogie Lounge, Society, Opium Den, Century Club, Roxbury, Shelter and the list goes on and on.
The Artist Groove Network was a concept to provide a platform for artist, DJ’s and musicians to make money so they could pursue their art without having to be constricted to a 9-5. Here are some interesting people that we have worked with them when they were starving artist: Tony and Gwen from No Doubt, Brian Baker form Bad Religion, Minor Threat fame, Yogi from Buck Cherry, Ron Goldman murder victim of O.J Simpson, Ricky Vodka from Motochrist and Humble Gods and countless others…AGN was also partners in the club Truth with Steve Levy owner of “Moonshine Music.”
AGN’s premier DJ Rob Harris, was also KMK’s 1st DJ before he was tragically killed in a skydiving accident while filming a Mountain Dew commercial. Rob was Brad X’s roommate at the time and the 1st ranked sky surfer in the world.
Suburban Noize records was founded by Brad X to give underground artists a chance to put there material out to the world. The label is a close nit group of people that wish to further each others careers.
SRH was founded by Kevin Zinger in the early 90s in Mission Beach, San Diego. The company promoted shows for bands like Pennywise, Sublime, 311 etc. After years of promoting clubs and concerts SRH started there clothing line to represent the style that they promted. Zinger met Brad X when he booked the Humble Gods on a Blink 182 show SRH put on in San Diego.
On the first day of recording KMK, debut release of “Royal Highness” D-Loc had to be bailed out of jail on a shoplifting and possession charge…D-Loc was also sited with a possession charge, when the Redondo Beach Police raided DJ Bobby B’s home studio. They proceeded to smash Bobby B’s entire glass bong collection hand blown and custom pieces, but they missed the grow room in the basement! Richter was also charged with a possession charge in the incident.
DJ Bobby had 2 DJ records on Suburban Noize Records “99 Rips” and “Built from Scratch” and a 3rd on the way and Bobby B is currently producing Pakelika’s solo debut album “Another Cult Classic,” which is out now.
Brad X’s brother Spike is the Corporate Avenger… X produced their full length “Freedom is a State of Mind”.
Johnny Richter’s infamous VW bus is a custom detailed show car which is referenced in numerous KMK’s songs.
Pakelika worked with Janet Jackson and was featured in “Go Deep” and “Together Again” videos…Before the KMK, Pak played Lumitor on the “Mighty Power Rangers Tour” Paks house is a shrine of bongs and masks. His corridors are decorated with his mask collection which people have given him through out his travels with the Kings…Pak has 4 heavy duty glad bags of mask from every KMK performance…One day Pak wishes to donate his archives to science and research development and better understanding of the long lost art form of hydro-mechanix…Pakalika currently holds the Undisputed Heavyweight Pot Smoking Championship Belt of the World…Pak ignites joints across America and beyond on Kottonmouth stages as an act of Civil Defiance and personal freedom. Pak is a street dancing legend in the club and underground culture. Pak was recently up for the featured roll in the classic “Creature from the Black Lagoon” conflict in touring schedule kept it from happening, just a small glimpse of why Paks referred to as the “Greatest Entertainer in the Universe.”
The intro of “Rolling Stoned” KMK new full length if performed by Brad X’s 3 year old daughter “Sky Blue”…who is also on the track “Sleepers” and “Light it up”. She can often be found on stage with the Kings…Brad X is married to playmate Anna Rose…a devoted yoga and holistic healer.
Interlude in Rolling Stoned captured Sweet Dick Willy the vagabond street coach who connected the Kings together…Also world rewound Green Thumb and Curator of the Kings Blend Hopper performed interludes…KMK once collaborated with Incubus guitar player Mike Einziger on track “Shouts Going Out” DJ Bobby B performed on Tommy Lee’s Methods of Mayhem Record.
The Kings have shared the stage and played with the following groups: Janes Addiction, Bad Brains, 311, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Offspring, Green Day, Pennywise, Cypress Hill, Redman and Method Man, Insane Clown Posse, No Doubt, Incubus, Moby, Papa Roach, Eminem, D-12, Long Beach Dub All-Stars, NOFX, Sugar Ray, P.O.D, Slip Knot, Limp Bizkit and Kid Rock, Rage Against the Machine and Blink 182, Fishbone, Digital Underground, Rimshot and the Alkoholiks and the list goes on and on.
KMK is an institution in our American subculture and will be passed on to future generations…it is a movement and a lifestyle…
