Kenn Starr (rapper)

Kenn Starr (rapper)

Kenn Starr is a rapper from Suffolk, Virginia, currently residing in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Starr is a member of the Low Budget Crew and also the duo Isaac Jones. His solo debut, "Starr Status", was released in mid-2006.

Recording history

In 2001, Starr joined the Low Budget Crew, which also included D.C. locals Oddisee, Kev Brown, Critically Acclaimed, and Cy Young [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:rkrvadzke8w2 allmusic ((( Kenn Starr > Overview ))) ] ] . His connection with producer Oddisee landed him a deal with New York-based indie label Halftooth Records, which released his debut single, "If", featuring Talib Kweli and Asheru, in early 2004. "If" and its B-side, "Walk the Walk", were included on the Halftooth Records compilation "You Don't Know the Half". The single led to a number of guest appearances including The Foreign Exchange's "The Answer", Wordsworth's "Head High", and Symbolyc One and Illmind's "Guilty Pleasures".

In June 2006, Starr released "The Starr Report", a mixtape featuring tracks from Supastition, Cesar Comanche, The Foreign Exchange, and Kev Brown; followed by the single "Against the Grain". On August 29, Starr's debut album, "Starr Status", was released, featuring production from Illmind, Khrysis, Kev Brown, Oddisee, DJ Roddy Rod and M-Phazes. Album guests included Kev Brown, Starr's Isaac Jones partner Sean Born, Supastition, Median, Talib Kweli and Asheru.

"Starr Status" garnered the rapper attention from magazines including Scratch, The Source, and JIVE, who called Starr "one of the best MCs in the game". [ [http://www.okayplayer.com/nowhearthis/nht_kennstarr.html Kenn Starr - Starr Status ] ] Verify credibility|date=October 2008

Starr is currently at work on a project from Mello Music Group that is produced by Detroit's Black Milk.Fact|date=October 2008

Discography

Albums

*"Starr Status" (2006)

Mixtapes

* "The Starr Report" (2006)

References

External links

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* [http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/video/detail.asp?ID=471 Video interview with UndergroundHipHop.com]


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