Krohme
Krohme | |
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Birth name | Chris Moore |
Born | August 16, 1980 |
Genres | Hip Hop |
Occupations | Record producer |
Instruments |
drums Keyboard Turntable Sampler Drum Machine |
Years active | 1997 - Present |
Labels | Godsendant Music |
Associated acts |
Atari Blitzkrieg (2007-present) Hell Razah (2005-present) |
Krohme (born Chris Moore on August 16, 1980) is an American hip hop MC and producer, noted for his work with Kool G Rap, Obie Trice, MF Grimm, Atari Blitzkrieg, Ron Artest, MC Serch, Hell-Razah, Sean Price, Ras Kass, C-Rayz Walz and more. His music has been featured on MTV, BET, HBO and slated to appear in an upcoming 2K Sports game.
Biography
A Native of Alexandria, VA [1] Krohme (often incorrectly listed as "Khrome") became interested in music at an early age. From playing classical instruments to mixing records on his mother’s turntable, he developed an ear for music. Utilizing his own diverse musical interests, which included hip-hop, soul, rock, heavy metal and classical, he began sampling records to develop a unique musical library that he extended to local artists and, eventually, unsigned artists along the east coast.
It wasn’t until [2] 2004 that Krohme began sending beat CDs off to record labels. Disappointed with a lack of response, he began reaching out to various artists and labels via the internet. He got in touch with GZA’s DJ and was able to get his music in the hands of the legendary MC as well as generate interest from other MC’s.
His first big break came when Hell Razah of Black Market Militia/Sunz of Man[2] asked Krohme to produce a track for his upcoming solo album, working under a tight deadline. The resulting track was well received and resulted in Hell-Razah requesting additional tracks.
Shortly after this, he became a member of Day by Day Entertainment and was managed by MF Grimm, who also included his production on the American Hunger album.
In the meantime, Krohme started Godsendant Music in February 2005 [1] and released the first album through the label and his first album, All Praises Due, with guest appearances from Royce da 5'9", MC Serch, Agallah, C-Rayz Walz, Hell-Razah, Chace Infinite, Triple Seis and more. The album has done well as an independent release selling 1000 copies in its first week.
He finalized his 3 year magnum opus, The Beasts Released Volume 1: South of Heaven, which featured Kool G Rap, Sean Price, Chino XL, Agallah, C-Rayz Walz, Hell Razah, Psycho Les, Atari Blitzkrieg, Lord Jamar, Rapper Pooh, Cappadonna, Killah Priest and additional artists. He is also working on albums for the several artists under Godsendant Music.
His music can be found on upcoming releases from Obie Trice, Ras Kass, Ill Bill, Killah Priest, Talib Kweli, MF Grimm, Shyheim, Shade Shiest, Hell Razah, Killa Sin, C-Rayz Walz, Timbo King, Outerspace, Mr. SOS, Motion Man, Leathafase, Chico, Strong Arm Steady, Boom Bap Project, Magestik Legend, Goretex, Mykill Myers, Jay 211, T-Flame and Young Famous. And has an upcoming collaboration album with Hell-Razah.[2] He produced the Ras Kass track – Hush Little Baby, the infamous diss towards Game [2] and later worked with Game on the remix to the Dezert Eez track, Gunz Out.
In addition to his work with other artists, he works heavily with Godsendant Music Artist, Atari Blitzkrieg who has been featured as an URB Next 1000 and has worked with countless artists and producers since his addition to the roster.[3] Including Blockhead, Nick Wiz, Bronze Nazareth, Louis Logic, Roc C, Vast Aire and more.
Krohme is also a member of a few Wu-Tang affiliated groups, Lost Children of Babylon and Thug Angelz (as Kushiel)
Discography
Albums
- All Praises Due (2007, Godsendant Music)
- The Beasts Released Volume 1: South of Heaven (2008, Godsendant Music)
- The Battle for 2012 (2008, Godsendant Music)
- The Onset of Change (2009, Godsendant Music)
Partial List of Guest Appearances/Production
- 4-IZE featuring Jae Ellis - "Too Late"
- Atari Blitzkrieg - "Black"
- Atari Blitzkrieg - "The Central Parking Lot Rangers (Krohme's Snake Charmer Remix)" feat. Vast Aire & Krohme
- Atari Blitzkrieg - "The Cry From Within" feat. Vast Aire, Breez Evahflowin & LMNO
- Atari Blitzkrieg - "The Forsaken Version 2.0" feat. Royce Da 5'9
- Atari Blitzkrieg - "Morgan Freeman" feat. Wildchild & Breez Evahflowin
- Atari Blitzkrieg - "Rokkonorrottenhell" feat. Groovie Mann
- Atari Blitzkrieg - "The Root of the Damned" feat. L.I.F.E. Long & Lil Dap
- Canibus - "Gold & Bronze Magik" feat. Bronze Nazareth & Copywrite
- Cappadonna, Trife Da God – "Gotta Love Me"
- Chuck D Featuring the Impossebullz – "Circle of Lies Remix"
- C-Rayz Walz & Mr. Hyde – "Hyde and Ceek"
- Hell Razah, 4-IZE and Psycho Les – "Hallowed Be Thy Name"
- Hell Razah – "Lost Ark"
- Hell Razah – "Renaissance Child Freestyle"
- Hell Razah – "Nativity"
- Ill Bill ft. Killah Priest - "Awaiting the Hour"
- King Syze & Planetary – "How Can You Sleep"
- Krohme - Blood Rites (Warriors Theme) Feat. Twin Gambino & Sabac Red
- Krohme - Catch Me On Broadway Feat. Shyheim & Dom Pachino
- Krohme - "Goon Opera" feat. Kool G Rap, Chino XL, Sean Price, C-Rayz Walz & Hell-Razah
- Krohme - "Think Twice" feat. Rapper Pooh, Motion Man, Breez Evahflowin & Atari Blitzkrieg
- Little Indian - Attention: Stay Alert Feat. Atari Blitzkrieg & Krohme
- Lord Jamar – "Judgement Day feat. Atari Blitzkrieg"
- Magestik Legend ft. Illite & Octane – "So Fly"
- MF Grimm – "Page Six"
- MF Grimm featuring Block McCloud and Ill Bill – "Karma"
- Mr. SOS - "I Can't Sleep"
- Obie Trice – "Hope"
- Ras Kass – "Hush Little Baby (The Game Diss)"
- Ras Kass featuring Jay 211 – "The Long Walk Home"
- Ron Artest – "Ride or Die"
- Strong Arm Steady & Chico – "Set Me Free"
References
External links
- Krohme's Myspace page
- Godsendant Music
- Wu-International Krohme Interview
- Certified Hip-Hop Krohme Interview