DJ Kool

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DJ Kool
Born 1958 (age 55–56)
Genres Hip hop, go-go, R&B, funk rap
Occupations DJ, rapper, singer
Years active 1979–present
Labels CLR, American/Warner Bros.
Associated acts Rare Essence, Will Smith, Mýa, Redman, Fatman Scoop

DJ Kool (real name John Bowman) is an American DJ and rapper born in 1958 who, in the late 1980s, produced several popular rap singles. Born in 1958 in Washington, D.C., his influence from his years of working the go-go and rap circuits became apparent in his music. He recorded with creative funk music from 1988 to 1992 he was then picked up by CLR records in 1992 he was then picked up by American recordings in 1996 and released the chart topping single "Let Me Clear My Throat," which peaked at #8 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1997 and in 1996 in the U.S.[1] The song prominently featured a sample of "The 900 Number" by DJ Mark the 45 King, (that song featured a sample from Marva Whitney's "Unwind Yourself",[2] repeated over a breakbeat for six minutes). The song also began by sampling "Hollywood Swinging" by Kool and the Gang. The song is a recognizable dance floor-filler, and the track remains popular to this day. DJ Kool was featured on Mýa's 2006 single "Ayo!" from her 2008 album Liberation. He was also featured on two tracks on Will Smith's 2005 album Lost and Found.

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[3]		 US
Heat.
[4]		 US
R&B
[5]
The Music Ain't Loud Enuff
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: SOH, Creative Funk
  • Formats: CD, LP, cassette
 — — 60
20 Minute Workout
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: CLR
  • Formats: CD, LP, cassette
 — — 84
Let Me Clear My Throat 161 8 21
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Singles

  • "The Music Ain't Loud Enough" (1988)
  • "What the Hell You Come in Here For" (1989)
  • "Raggae Dance" (1990)
  • "I Can Make You Dance (1992)
  • "20 Minute Workout (1994)
  • "I Got Dat Feelin'"(1995)
  • "Let Me Clear My Throat" (1996)

Guest Appearances

References

  1. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 159. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 
  2. ↑ Marva Whitney – Unwind Yourself (Sampled By DJ Kool – Let Me Clear My Throat)
  3. ↑ "DJ Kool – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2013. 
  4. ↑ "DJ Kool – Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 3, 2013. 
  5. ↑ "DJ Kool – Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2013. 

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