K-Rino

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K-Rino

K-Rino receiving the "Music Innovator Award"
Background information
Birth name Eric Kaiser
Also known as The Wizard, Killer Rhymes Intellectually Nullifying Opponents, The Time Traveler, The Paragraph Smasher
Born (1970-09-09) September 9, 1970
Origin South Park, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres Southern Rap, conscious rap, hip-hop
Occupations Rapper, lyricist
Years active 1983−present
Labels Electric City, Black Book International
Associated acts South Park Coalition, Ganksta N-I-P, Mr.CAP, DJ Screw, Z-Ro, Trae Tha Truth,
Website www.southparkcoalition.webs.com

Eric Kaiser (born September 9, 1970), better known by his stage name K-Rino, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He founded the South Park Coalition, and John Nova Lomax of the Houston Press described him as "the conscience of Houston rap, king of the Houston battle rappers," and a "true pioneer of Southern hip-hop."[1] K-Rino has released over 20 solo albums and still counting. None of which have charted on Billboard or in the UK but he does it for the love of music.

Biography

K-Rino grew up in South Park, a neighborhood in Houston, Texas. He began rapping in 1983 and by 1984 he was participating in rap battles and talent shows around the city of Houston. Two years later, he formed a group called Real Chill with two classmates, G.T. and Preppy J, and released a 12” single called “Rockin’It in 1987”. It was also in 1987 that he created the S.P.C. (South Park Coalition) which consisted of several rappers from the area, most of whom attended school with him.[2] K-Rino attended Sterling High School in South Park. Real Chill disbanded in 1988 and that same year he was introduced to another local rapper/producer named Dope-E. In 1988 K-Rino became a part of Dope-E's C.O.D. They released a project in 1990 titled Cummin'Out Doggin'. The group recorded, traveled and performed for 3 years before Dope-E went solo, joining Ganksta N-I-P who had recently signed with Rap-A-Lot records.

K-Rino says when he started out in the industry he was no different from most artists trying to get a record deal, but he says as his knowledge increase of how the industry works it turnt him off it. He said the lack of creative control was the biggest turn off, he said "I don't like people telling me what I can or can't say..plus I like to own 100% of my work.." [3]

First solo album

In 1992, he and his father (Larry Vaughn), started a label called Electric City Records. In 1993, he released his debut solo album titled 'Stories from the Black Book' This album garnered him a large underground following in the southern region. He followed that up with the album 'Danger Zone' in 1995.

Self titled album and label dispute

In 1997 K-Rino signed with Cerebral Records and began production on his 3rd album. Disputes over creative control led to an eventual split between him and the label. The album was released without K-Rino's cooperation and many of the songs were changed. Eventually, Cerebral Records agreed to let him out of the contract and allowed him to return to his Electric City label exclusively. The album was never given a name by K-Rino himself and Cerebral Records released it as a self-titled CD 'K-Rino (album)'.

Return to Electric City

In 1999, K-Rino released his 4th album 'No Mercy'. It was released on Electric City Records. The original title was 'Payback', which was initially intended to be a concept album geared toward lashing out against Cerebral Records. The 'Payback' title was changed to 'No Mercy' and the album was released in January 2000. Many of the 'diss' songs that were directed at Cerebral Records were left off the album. The 'No Mercy' album represented a return to independence and creative control for K-Rino.

2000s

In 2003, K-Rino started a new label called 'Black Book International'. As well as releasing K-Rino's solo albums, the label has also been responsible for releases by The 144 ELiTE, Rapper K., Sniper and Section A; all of which featured appearances from K-Rino. He began to hit his creative stride and started to release an average of 2-3 projects a year making him one of the most prolific artists in hip hop. In 2008 he released 4 albums, 3 of which were part of a 3 disc series entitled 'Triple Darkness'. 2009 was the year his album 'Solitary Confinement' was recorded and released. This CD featured his most popular and controversial song "Grand Deception", which has amassed well over 1 million views on YouTube. K-Rino said "Well I'm a believer in the teachings of the honorable Elijah Muhammad and I've learned so much under that body of knowledge and wisdom so I wanted to put a song together that covered a lot of falsehoods and unknown information that I was blessed to learn. When I say unknown I mean unknown to the average person in the street. Naturally, the people who perpetuate the lies know the truth but a lot of that B.S. has been passed over as facts for years... So 'Grand Deception' was me just combining several categories of info in an attempt to expose the perpetrators of it." [3]

In 2010, K-Rino released his first double disc studio album titled "Annihilation Of The Evil Machine". This is the album K-Rino has described as being his best work.

In 2011, K-Rino released two studio albums "Alien Baby", and "The Day Of The Storm".

"Deeper Elevation", and "80 Minute Eternity" were released in 2012.

In 2013, K-Rino released three albums: "The Maven", "theRAPeutic" and "Plantation Rebellion".

Recognitions

The website 29-95 placed "Book Number 7" on their Favourite Houston Albums of the Decade article and wrote "Houston's greatest rap treasure is a guy who doesn't own a car (fancy or otherwise), doesn't wear jewelry and has never left the South Park neighborhood that is his home and his inspiration.[4]

In the same year, the song "Grand Deception" was listed on "Best HipHop Songs in 2009 – A Top 25 list" by Kevin Nottingham. It reached #12.[5]

In 2012, the album "Deeper Elevation" was a staple in the same website's "Top 10 Smaller/Slept-On Albums: 2012".[6]

In September 2013, K-Rino's latest album "The Rapeutic" was published. Almost at the same time and surprising to the fans, "Plantation Rebellion" was published along with "The Rapeutic".

In 2013, hip-hop producing legend DJ Premier voted the song "Antagonistic Radio" as the #12 hip-hop song of the year.[7]

Influence

In 2006, K-Rino was interviewed by HipHop4Eva where he described his favourite artists growing up: "It started out being singers like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, then as Hip Hop came to birth, my early influences were Run-DMC, T-La Rock, Sugar Hill Gang, KRS-One to name a few. Sam Cooke is also a major influence, along with Dolemite."[8]

In the same interview K describes the importance of storyteling in not just his rhymes but in hip hop generally:

Storytelling is a lost art in rap. Not many do it anymore. Storytelling is a testament to a writer's creativity, all great writers have a great imagination. So you have to be able to create a plot that people can visualize. With a movie, you can see whats going on but when you can make someone see what you're saying as you're saying it, then thats a special talent. The knowledge comes from my roots in Hip Hop. In the beginning there were songs like "The Message", "The Breaks", then Public Enemy, KRS, X-Clan...those groups raised social consciousness in rap and thats the era i came up in, so naturally i understand the obligation to teach in my music, words are powerful and the things you say carry weight. I had to evolve and im still growing to where i dont get too wild anymore because i've corrupted enough minds.

In 2010, he further expanded on his favourite hip hop artists - in a candid interview with Rapbzdury - labelling Kool G Rap as one of the "top 5 best MCs EVER".[9]

In an interview with Houston Press in 2013, K-Rino listed five of his favourite albums as Stevie Wonder's "Songs In The Key Of Life", Sam Cooke's "Greatest Hits", Prince's "Sign O' The Times", T La Rock's "Lyrical King (From The Boogie Down Bronx)" and Boogie Down Productions' "Criminal Minded".[10]

Discography

EPs

  • 1990: Cummin’ out Doggin’ (C. O. D.)

Albums

Collaboration/Compilation albums

  • 2002: Personal Vendetta (S. P. C.) [33]
  • 2003: Ten Year Run (Greatest Hits) [34]
  • 2003: Packin’ Heat (S. P. C.) [35]
  • 2004: Family Bizness (S. P. C.) [36]
  • 2004: The Majority Report (K-Rino, Dope-E, Lil Lo) [37]
  • 2006: The Head Hunters (S. P. C.) [38]
  • 2007: A Lyrical Legend (Solo Compilation)
  • 2009: Speed Of Thought (Solo Compilation) [39]
  • 2011: C.O.D. 2nd Edition (K-Rino & Dope-E)
  • 2013: The Skills Collection (Solo Compilation) [40]

Singles

  • 1987: Rockin’ It (as Real Chill) (Single)
  • 1993: Cartoon Orgie / Tied In (Stories from the Black Book)
  • 1995: Danger Zone (Danger Zone)
  • 2003: The One (Ten Year Run)
  • 2004: Doin' Bad (The Hit List)
  • 2004: Take Yo Mind (The Other Side)
  • 2006: On My Side (Time Traveler)
  • 2006: Valley of Decision (Time Traveler)
  • 2007: Book Number 7 Intro (Book Number 7)
  • 2008: Holla At Me (Triple Darkness Vol.1: Wreck Time)
  • 2008: Perpetual Ascension (Triple Darkness Vol.2: The Lyrics)
  • 2008: The Serpent (Triple Darkness Vol.2: The Lyrics)
  • 2009: Too Far (Speed Of Thought)
  • 2009: I Got Stripes / Barbedwire Discipline (Solitary Confinement)
  • 2009: Grand Deception (Solitary Confinement)
  • 2010: Duality (Annihilation of the Evil Machine)
  • 2012: Murda The Mainstream (Non album single)

Appearances on other artists projects

  • 1991: "Rough Brothers" (from Ganksta N-I-P's album The South Park Psycho)
  • 1991: "South Park Coalition" (from The Terrorists's album Terror Strikes - Always Bizness, Never Personal)
  • 1992: "U Still A aggiN" (from Willie D's album I'm Goin' Out Lika Soldier)
  • 1992: "Straighten It Out" (from Point Blank's album Prone to Bad Dreams)
  • 1992: "Wreckless" (from Point Blank's album Prone to Bad Dreams)
  • 1992: "Nuttin' Ass Bitch" (from Point Blank's album Prone to Bad Dreams)
  • 1993: "Fuck You" (from Ganksta N-I-P's album Psychic Thoughts)
  • 1993: "Murder Script" (from Klondike Kat's album The Lyrical Lion)
  • 1993: "No Ho's Barred" (from PSK-13's album No Ordinary Aggin')
  • 1993: "Rhyme for Ya Life" (from Greek's album No Punk To This)
  • 1994: "Road 2 No Return" (from 20-2-Life's album Up 4 Parole)
  • 1994: "Wreckless N Texas" (from 20-2-Life's album Up 4 Parole)
  • 1995: "Strength In Numbers (Clique Song)" (from Aggravated's album Accept)
  • 1995: "The Beginning of an Ending" (from The Terrorists album Full Scale Attack)
  • 1995: "Racial Endvasion" (from The Terrorists album Full Scale Attack)
  • 1996: "Murder-N-Da Air" (from Wreckless Klan's album Blowin' Up Tha Scene)
  • 1996: "South Sh*@" (from Fesu's album Life Goes On)
  • 1997: "The Most Hated" (from The Most Hated's album The Most Hated)
  • 1997: "Fuck 'Em All" (from Aggravated's album Agg... State Of Mind)
  • 1997: "Murder Script II - Murder for Money" (from Klondike Kat's album Mobbin Muzik Melodies')
  • 1997: "R U Ready To Die" (from Point Blank's album N-Tha-Do)
  • 1997: "We Both Came From Dust" (from Point Blank's album N-Tha-Do)
  • 1999: "Slipped Into a Coma Pt. 2" (from Point Blank's album Bad Newz Travels Fast)
  • 1999: "Set It Off!" (from LT's album City of Dreams)
  • 1999: "Hard in the Paint" (from 'PSK-13's album Flagrant: The Hustle Game Project Pt. 1)
  • 2000: "I Kneva Knew" (from Bam's album A Rough Niggaz Bible Vol. 2)
  • 2001: "Never Forget" (from Al-D's album 4 Da Green)
  • 2002: "Scared Niggas" (from Kuwait's album Babylon)
  • 2002: "Flam B, MP 900" (from Chico Nino's album Knockem Wit Game)
  • 2002: "Lights, Kamer, Action" (from Dope E's album Murdoq Warrior)
  • 2002: "Stormy Weather" (from Dope E's album Murdoq Warrior)
  • 2002: "Real" (from A.C. Chill's album It's All Over)
  • 2003: "Fire" (from Section A's album Section A)
  • 2003: "Clever Tactics" (from DBX's album Dragon Klan)
  • 2003: "Gimme The Mic" (from DBX's album Dragon Klan)
  • 2003: "Enemy To Enemy" (from Murder One's album Rhythm For Thugs)
  • 2003: "For The Haters Pt. 1" (from Murder One's album Rhythm For Thugs)
  • 2003: "Rough And Rugged" (from Murder One's album Rhythm For Thugs)
  • 2003: "The Round Table" (from Murder One's album Rhythm For Thugs)
  • 2003: "Dead aggiN" (from Ruff Eyque's album Underground Network - The Movement)
  • 2003: "Hostile Takeover" (from Ruff Eyque's album Underground Network - The Movement)
  • 2003: "Cold World" (from Late's album Interinational Rhyme Spittin')
  • 2004: "Hit 'Em Up" (from Kandyman's album One Man Gang)
  • 2004: "Ain't Your Man" (from Warren B's album Az Da World Turns)
  • 2004: "New Breed" (from Point Blank's album Just When You Thought It Was Safe)
  • 2004: "Similar Veins" (from Mr. Sche's album The Black Fortress)
  • 2004: "Warriors Ride" (from Rhyme Felon's album Gritty City)
  • 2004: "Steppin' on Toes" (from O.G. Style's album Return of da Game)
  • 2005: "Devil Cops" (from Big D & Icey Hott's album Devil Cops)
  • 2005: "Työttömän Räppärin Teema" (from Hannibal & Soppa's album Pahat Viinit)
  • 2005: "Yo Gal" (from Top Dog's album Slam Dunk'n Hoes)
  • 2006: "Troubleland" (from Sicc a Delic's album Linien aus Gold)
  • 2006: "Agitated" (from Keyza Soze's album Worldwideconnectid)
  • 2006: "One Life" (from K.B. Da Kidnappa's album Spitting Venom)
  • 2008: "Ova Flow" (from Kuwait's album The Face of God)
  • 2008: "So Long" (from C4's album Amerikan Terrorist)
  • 2008: "Take Over" (from Ganksta NIP's album Still Psycho)
  • 2008: "Who Are They" (from Scarface's album Emeritus)
  • 2008: "South Park" (from Rapper K's album Long Time Coming)
  • 2008: "Everyday Struggle" (from Rapper K's album Long Time Coming)
  • 2008: "I Ain't No Gangsta" (from Rapper K's album Long Time Coming)
  • 2008: "Fakin' and Cappin'" (from Rapper K's album Long Time Coming)
  • 2008: "Clip N Tha Strap" (from Ryno's album Street Military Soldier)
  • 2008: "SPC Get You" (from The Terrorists's album Detonate the Landmines)
  • 2008: "Threat Level Red" (from The Terrorists's album Detonate the Landmines)
  • 2008: "I'm a Saint I'm a Sinner" (from Late's album Below Street Level)
  • 2008: "What Do You Do" (from Late's album Below Street Level)
  • 2008: "The Livin' Dead" (from Late's album Below Street Level)
  • 2009: "Callin' Me" (from Thugstar's album Block 2 Block)
  • 2009: "Don't Waste Your Time" (from Z-Ro's album Z-Ro & Friends)
  • 2009: "It's Nothing" (by Late)
  • 2009: "Aintcha" (from The Niyat's album Raxus Prime Mixtape)
  • 2009: "Murha" (from Jontti & Jodarok's album Uuden Ajan Avaruususkonto)
  • 2009: "7's Up" (from the compilation album The World of Texas)
  • 2009: "South Side Killa" (from the compilation album The World of Texas)
  • 2009: "The Debate" (from the compilation album The World of Texas)
  • 2009: "Next Level" (from Tomb's mixtape Wystudzony Temperament vol. 1)
  • 2010: "The Last Triumvirate" (from the album/mixtape CIF Mixtape Vol. II: Lyrical Scrolls with Sick Since & Passionate MC)
  • 2010: "Long Lost Daddy" (from Point Blank's album Pick Ya Poison)
  • 2010: "South Park" (from Point Blank's album Pick Ya Poison)
  • 2010: "South Park II" (from Rapper K's album I'mma Finish It)
  • 2010: "Seasoned Veteran" (from Rapper K's album I'mma Finish It)
  • 2010: "Settling for Less" (from Rapper K's album I'mma Finish It)
  • 2010: "La La La" (from Rapper K's album I'mma Finish It)
  • 2010: "There's No Room" (from Rapper K's album I'mma Finish It)
  • 2010: "The Wizard Addresses the Streets" (from Rapper K & Sniper's album I'm All In)
  • 2010: "Oh No" (from Rapper K & Sniper's album I'm All In)
  • 2010: "Let's Bring it Back" (from Rapper K & Sniper's album I'm All In)
  • 2010: "Last Letter" (from Rapper K & Sniper's album I'm All In)
  • 2010: "What's Wrong With My Mind" (from Rapper K & Sniper's album I'm All In)
  • 2010: "Darts" (from Kim Percy's album The Next Step)
  • 2010: "Porteillas" (from Hannibal & Joku Roti Mafia's album Ad Portas)
  • 2010: "Twisted Reality" (from Tears's mixtape Unknown)
  • 2010: "Chasing The Dream" (from Kyle Hubbard's album Tomorrow in Retrospect)
  • 2010: "Survive Pt. 3" (from Wash-Off's album Unda the Radar for Too Long)
  • 2010: "Shaolin Lineage" (from Wilkshake's album Spitboss Kin Vol. 2)
  • 2010: "Under Control" (from Jtag's album Dats Amore)
  • 2011: "Conversation with God" (from Murder One's album Dirty Game)
  • 2011: "Killa Instinct" (from Murder One's album Dirty Game)
  • 2011: "The Beauty of Death" (from dead P.O.E.T.S.'s album Front Toward Enemy)
  • 2011: "The Art of Yo" (from Canibus's album Lyrical Law)
  • 2011: "The Emerald Cypher" (from Canibus's album Lyrical Law)
  • 2011: "Cypher of Steel" (from Canibus's album Lyrical Law)
  • 2011: "Vainglory Phenom" (from Kidd The Great's album That's How I Be Liking My Mic)
  • 2011: "Quit All The Talkin" (from Tha Centop's album Quotation Marks)
  • 2011: "Ancient Aliens" (from B Dub's album The Prodigy)
  • 2011: "Destruction Of Assumptions" (from Billions' album A Secret Worth Billions)
  • 2011: "Virus" (by Big Time)
  • 2011: "Armagedon" (by Justice Allah)
  • 2011: "Supreme Mathematics" (from Justice Allah's album Supreme Mathematics)
  • 2011: "The Supreme Mathematician Meditation" (from Justice Allah's album Supreme Mathematics)
  • 2012: "Today" (from Z-Ro's album Angel Dust)
  • 2012: "Way 2 Long" (from B Dub's album Mafia Music)
  • 2012: "Grab the Mic" (from D.M.B's album BK: Da G-Funk Album)
  • 2012: "Lyrical Technicians" (from Late's album Street Science)
  • 2013: "Trovet Soi" (from Juellz's album Jewelz)
  • 2013: "Realness" (from the compilation album 6 Yearz Of Hate - The Shot In Ya Face Compilation)
  • 2013: "The Phenom II" (from Kidd The Great's album Fantastic Calculator)
  • 2013: "The Perfect Perplex" (from Army Of Darkness's album the Perfect Perplex)
  • 2013: "Worst Nightmare" (from L Oquence's mixtape Class President)[41]
  • 2014: "Mistrz Ceremonii" (by Mart)
  • 2014: "Natural Clickin'" (by Mr. Endo G)

References

  1. ↑ Lomax, John Nova. "Mouth of the South." Houston Press. Thursday September 13, 2007. 1. Retrieved on April 4, 2010.
  2. ↑ http://www.discogs.com/artist/K-Rino
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Interview With K-Rino", 2013.
  4. ↑ http://blog.chron.com/29-95/2009/12/29-95s-favorite-houston-albums-of-the-decade/
  5. ↑ http://www.rap-n-blues.com/best-hiphop-songs-in-2009-a-top-25-list-by-kevin-nottingham/
  6. ↑ http://www.kevinnottingham.com/2013/01/03/top-10-smallerslept-on-albums-2012/
  7. ↑ http://www.djpremierblog.com/2014/01/04/dj-premiers-top-20-hip-hop-songs-of-2013/
  8. ↑ http://www.rapworlds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72511
  9. ↑ http://rapbzdury.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/mini-interwiew-with-great-k-rino.html
  10. ↑ http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2013/03/k-rino_rocks_off_100.php
  11. ↑ Stories from the Black Book (1993) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  12. ↑ K-Rino album (1998) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  13. ↑ No Mercy (1999) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  14. ↑ The Hit List (2004) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  15. ↑ Fear No Evil (2004) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  16. ↑ Worst Rapper Alive (2005) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  17. ↑ Time Traveler (2006) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  18. ↑ Book Number 7 (2007) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  19. ↑ The Other Side (2008) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  20. ↑ The Blood Doctrine (2008) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  21. ↑ Triple Darkness Vol.1: Wreck Time (2008) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  22. ↑ Triple Darkness Vol.2: The Lyrics (2008) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  23. ↑ Triple Darkness Vol.3 (2008) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  24. ↑ Solitary Confinement (2009) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  25. ↑ Annihilation Of The Evil Machine (2010) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  26. ↑ Alien Baby (2011) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  27. ↑ The Day Of The Storm (2011) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  28. ↑ Deeper Elevation (2012) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  29. ↑ 80 Minute Eternity (2012) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  30. ↑ The Maven (2013) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-03-29.
  31. ↑ TheRAPeutic (2013) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-09-25.
  32. ↑ Plantation Rebellion (2013) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-09-25.
  33. ↑ Personal Vendetta (S.P.C.) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  34. ↑ Ten Year Run (1993-2003) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  35. ↑ Packin’ Heat (S.P.C.) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  36. ↑ Family Bizness (S.P.C.) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  37. ↑ The Majority Report (K-Rino, Murdoq & Lil' Lo) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  38. ↑ The Head Hunters (S.P.C.) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  39. ↑ Speed Of Thought (Compilation) (2009) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  40. ↑ The Skills Collection (Compilation) (2013) ITunes Store, Retrieved 2013-05-17.
  41. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBPWuL1h5yc0

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