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Kokane
KokaneBackground information Birth name Jerry B. Long, Jr. Also known as Mr. Kane, Koka Born 1969 Origin Pomona, California Genres West Coast hip hop, R&B Occupations Rapper, Vocalist, Singer Instruments Vocalist Years active 1990–present Labels Ruthless (1991–1996)
Doggystyle (2000–2003)
Koch (2006–2009)
Bonzi Records / Fontana Distribution (2009–present)Associated acts Eazy-E
Above The Law
N.W.A.
Snoop Dogg
Brotha Lynch Hung
Cypress HillKokane, also known as Jerry B. Long, Jr. (born 1969), is a rapper from Pomona, California best known for his co-appearances on Dr. Dre's album 2001 and the work on G-funk album Funk Upon A Rhyme and his backup work with Snoop Dogg in Tha Last Meal album, who signed him to Dogghouse Records, bringing a renewed sense of promise to Kokane's long-running career. He is the son of Motown composer "Jerry Long, Sr.". He started his career at Eazy-E's Ruthless Records, co-writing songs for N.W.A and Above the Law. He released his first solo album under the name "Who Am I?". He signed with Koch Records, forming a new group, The Hood Mob, led by him, joined by Cricet and Contraband. They released an album on July 3, 2006.
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Career
His first release, Addictive Hip Hop Muzick in 1991 was credited as "Who Am I?". Though Kokane had been involved with the West Coast rap scene since the dawn of gangsta rap, Kokane's life has always included music, though it is the old school funk of the '70s that most influences his style. His eccentric vocal approach is half fluid rapping and half weird P-funk-influenced singing. He began his career as a vocalist in the mid-'80s as rap was first appearing in his native Los Angeles before eventually signing to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records label in 1991. In his second album, Funk Upon a Rhyme, he completely changed his style, incorporating a great deal of singing and packin' it with G Funk. Two years later, Kokane was a free agent. He left Ruthless right after Eazy-E death. He has worked with artists such as Above The Law, N.W.A., Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tha Eastsidaz, Cypress Hill, E-40, Nipsey Hussle, among others. He continues to make music today and still contributes to the West Coast rap scene.
Works
Discography
Main article: Kokane discographyYear Album Notes 1991 Addictive Hip Hop Muzick 1994 Funk Upon a Rhyme 1999 They Call Me Mr. Kane 2002 Gangstarock with Gentry 2004 Don't Bite The Funk Vol. 1 2005 Mr. Kane, Pt. 2 2006 Back 2 tha Clap 2006 Pain Killer'z 2006 The Hood Mob with The Hood Mob 2008 The Album with Raine N Lane 2010 Gimme All Mine 2011 Jerry B Long 2011 "Blue Laces" Nipsey Hussle ft Kokane
2011 "Mr Untouchable" Nipsey Hussle ft Kokane
Filmography
References
- Birchmeier, Jason. "Kokane Biography". Yahoo Music. http://music.yahoo.com/ar-254884-bio--Kokane.
Ruthless Records Former artists Above the Law · Arabian Prince · Atban Klann · Bizzy Bone · Bone Thugs-n-Harmony · Blood of Abraham · Cold 187um · The D.O.C. · DJ Yella · Dr. Dre · Eazy-E · Frost · H.W.A. · Hopsin · Jimmy Z · J. J. Fad · Kokane · MC Ren · Menajahtwa · Michel'le · N.W.A · Penthouse Players Clique · Rhythum D · Stevie Stone · Tairrie B · Will 1X · Yomo & Maulkie ·Albums Ruthless Records Tenth Anniversary: Decade of GameCategories:- African American musicians
- African American rappers
- People from the Inland Empire (California)
- Ruthless Records artists
- 1969 births
- Living people
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