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"...mad-as-hell Koba delivered one of the afternoon's angriest and most on point performances which drew high praise from the crowd." - Urb Magazine, April 2005
"Koba recited lyrics that earnestly expressed his grievances with the state of hip-hop." - The Nation Magazine, March 16, 2005
"While most rappers hide behind facades of wealth and power, Koba has been steadily growing his fanbase by simply sharing his innermost thoughts. His music takes listeners back to a time when hip hop was about creating poetry and art, and at the same time ushers them forward with modern beats and skillful rhymes. His raw and energetic live shows with the legendary DJ Boo are not to be missed." - City Scoops Magazine, April 26, 2009
Koba is an inventive, irreverent and unrepentantly radical hip-hop vocalist slash producer hailing from Harlem, New York. For five years he entertained audiences from coast to coast as part of the Asian-American hip-hop group Kontrast, culminating with the release of their album Pencils. In an increasingly corporate and homogenous genre drowning in the illusory pursuit of bling, exaggerated portrayals of thuggery and the relegation of women to video objects, Koba is working to forge a new musical synthesis. Mixing a gritty musical gumbo consisting of the honeyed melodies of soul, the bounce of Southern hip-hop and the poetry and swaggering wit of today's best lyricists, Koba brings a vibrant sense of urgency fueled by his firmly internationalist world view. "It's not enough to live in nostalgia for the days of Public Enemy," Koba points out, "if it ain't fresh it ain't shit." In his quest for freshness Koba enlists help from Toronto-based co-producer Gamshooter of All Day Productions and the formidable DJ Boo, also of the Juggaknots, who provides the backbone to their sweat-drenched live show.
Koba and DJ Boo have rocked at venues and schools across the country like the future depends on it, sharing the stage with Talib Kweli, Slum Village, dead prez, Last Emperor, Immortal Technique, Medusa, Vernon Reid, C Rayz Walz, X-Ecutioners, Outernational and others at such venues as SOB's, the Knitting Factory, the Wetlands, CBGB's, the Lion's Den, the Middle East and elsewhere. Koba is currently working on his debut solo album Culture War slated for a summer 2008 release. As an aspiring mountaineer it is only fitting that he fights to bring hip-hop to the heights.
Koba's Homepage -- kobasounds.com
Add Koba as a friend on Facebook: "Koba Sounds"
To Release isn't to forget, not to think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. It's not about pride and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. It's not about giving in or giving up. To let go is to cherish the memories, but to overcome and move on. Letting go is learning and experiencing and growing. To release is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had, and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is releasing and having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, and to clear a path and set yourself free---
Koba, remember that it's easy to let go when holding on hurts so bad--so free yourself from all these expectations and just be :-) Hope you find the unity in my new single posted ââ∠âReleaseâââ¬Ã feat. JRockA. So come peep the track! Stay creative and stay connected!!
Heeey, Just passin thru to let u know, music from the "Sample Platter" album, new remixes, a new music video & some fresh performance clips are just around the corner...keep up with me & lemme how u doing...peace
Presto™ "Push Work"
B.T.W. If u haven't already, download the "Presto Mix 2009 Mix 1" in my blog section...that one is on the house!
I actually do some Free promo for this terrific Hip Hop UK group (that you can heard on the last podcast of B2G PodRadio ) so take a minute and help them reach to the top!!
Unity to make the Movement ;-)
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hey everyone check it out i have two new songs that i just recorded earlier this week come through show some love and keep your mind right peace and keep it coming! thanks!!
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