Kidz in the Hall

Infobox musical artist
Name = Kidz in the Hall
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Chicago/New Jersey, United States
Genre = Alternative hip hop, Rap,
Years_active = 2006 – present
Label = Duck Down Records
Associated_acts = Just Blaze, Travis McCoy, Estelle Swaray,Masta Ace, Camp Lo, Black Milk
URL = http://www.kidzinthehall.com/
Current_members = Naledge
Double-0

Kidz in the Hall is an American rap duo formed in 2000 who specialize in a brand of hip hop sometimes referred to as "hipster rap". [cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2008/05/09/19815304.aspx|title=Hipster Hip-Hop: Nerds in Rap Paradise? |last= Kantor|first=Matthew|date=2008-05-09|publisher=allhiphop.com]

History

Group members Jabari Evans (Naledge) and Michael Aguilar (Double-O) met in 2000 during a talent show at the University of Pennsylvania. They began recording songs, making demos, and performing at local shows. That eventually led to Double-0 and Naledge forming Kidz in the Hall. Double-0 eventually made a connection with Just Blaze. Blaze aligned himself with the duo and oversaw "School Was My Hustle". Kidz in the Hall signed a group deal with Rawkus Records, and released their debut album "School Was My Hustle" in 2006. [cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=5908|title=Kidz in the Hall: School was my Hustle|last=Frederick|first=Brendan |date=2006-11-02|publisher=xxlmag.com]

In November 2007, Kidz in the Hall were officially signed to Duck Down Records, an independent label started by founding members of the Boot Camp Clik. The duo's most recent album, "The In Crowd", was released in May 2008, on lead single "Drivin' Down the Block," which samples Masta Ace's song "Born to Roll" for the hook and contains an interpolation of Outkast's "Elevators (Me & You)" on the bridge. Many other tracks on the album use samples and interpolations of early 1990s hip hop, including their song "Snob Hop" featuring Camp Lo which uses the hook from Black Sheep's song "Flava of the Month" for the chorus.

Kidz and Barack Obama

In early 2007, Kidz in the Hall created a song entitled "Work To Do" in support of democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. The song features a sample from The Main Ingredient's version of the Isley Brothers original of the same name. As the song and it's message exploded across the internet it quickly became endorsed by Obama's campaign. [cite web|url=http://rap.about.com/b/2007/12/11/kidz-in-the-hall-record-rap-anthem-for-obamas-campaign.htm|title=Kidz in the Hall Record Rap Anthem for Obama's Campaign|last=Adaso|first=Henry |date=2007-12-11|publisher=rap.about.com|accessdate=2008-09-24]

Fight in Tempe

On July 26, 2008, after a show at the Cherry Lounge & Pit in Tempe, Arizona, an altercation took place between Double-O and one of the Cherry Lounge bouncers. According to witnesses, after Double-O subdued the bouncer, several more of the bar's security became involved. A cameraman who had been hired to record the performance was able to catch a portion of the incident on video, which apparently shows the bouncers ganging up on Double-O, and at one point even pulling the DJ's hands away from defending his face so they could continue to punch him. Both Double-O and Naledge were arrested, and Double-O charged with Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Arraignment was to take place on August 5th, 2008, but was postponed, possibly due to the fact that Double-O required intensive surgery to repair a broken eye socket sustained during the attack. [cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/08/05/20080805rappersarrest0806.html|title=Rapper charged in Tempe club fight|last=Kiefer|first=Michael |date=2008-08-05|publisher="The Arizona Republic"]

Discography

tudio albums

*"School Was My Hustle" (2006), Rawkus Records
*"The In Crowd" (2008), Duck Down Records

Mixtapes

*"Detention" (2007), Major League Entertainment
*"Geniuses Need Love Too" (2008)

ingles

*"Wheelz Fall Off ('06 'Til...)" (2006), Rawkus Records
*"Drivin' Down the Block" (2008), Duck Down Records

Music Videos

*"Wheelz Fall Off ('06 Til...)" (2006)
*"Drivin' Down The Block" (2008)
*"Love Hangover ft Estelle (musician)" (2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.kidzinthehall.com/ Official Website]
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* [http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/citizensforbarackobama/CB23 Kidz in the Hall Record New Obama Song - "Work to Do"]