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| Kottonmouth Kings |

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| Background information |
| Also known as |
P-Town Ballers, PTB |
| Origin |
Placentia, California, United States |
| Genres |
Hip hop, rap rock |
| Years active |
1994–Present |
| Labels |
Suburban Noize (1995–98; 2002–present)
Capitol (1998—2002) |
| Associated acts |
Cypress Hill, Insane Clown Posse, King Klick, Potluck, Subnoize Souljaz, Kingspade, Kannabis Kartel, Corporate Avenger, SX-10 |
| Website |
www.KottonmouthKings.com |
| Members |
Dustin "D-Loc" Miller
Brad "Daddy X"
Johnny Richter
The Dirtball
Taxman
DJ Bobby B
Pakelika
Lou Dog |
| Former members |
Saint Dog
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Kottonmouth Kings is an American rap rock group from Orange County, Placentia California aka "P-TOWN". Kottonmouth Kings officially formed in 1994, and describe themselves as "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock".1 Kottonmouth Kings are composed of Daddy X (the former frontman of Humble Gods and Doggy Style), Lou Dog, D-Loc, Johnny Richter, DJ Bobby B, Taxman a.k.a. "Munchies," Pakelika, who serves as "visual assassin" for the group and newest member/ vocalists, The Dirtball.1 Saint Dog was also one of the founding members, who appeared on their first full length studio album Royal Highness, Hidden Stash and the Stoners Reeking Havoc EP. The group first attracted attention with the song "Suburban Life," which appeared on the soundtrack to the film Scream 2. Kottonmouth Kings released their debut album, Royal Highness, on Capitol Records in the summer of 1998. They began to gain mainstream success with the release of their third album, High Society in 2000, and toured with D12 and Bionic Jive in the fall of 2001.1 In 2006, Kottonmouth Kings headlined at the year's Cannabis Cup and was named "Band of the Year" by High Times.2 On January 26, 2010, Kottonmouth Kings crowned their newest member, Oregon rapper The Dirtball.
From the suburban streets of Orange County come the psychedelic hip-hop punk rock outfit, the Kottonmouth Kings. As much hip hop as they are punk rock, the Kottonmouth Kings stand as a musical testament to a day when musical barriers are blurred, color lines are nonexistent and music has dug deeper into a realm where the ideals behind it reign over any particular style or genre. Produced by band member, Brad Daddy X, ROYAL HIGHNESS, the band's Capitol Records/Suburban Noize debut album, takes advantage of SoCal's open and fertile musical landscape. The band's diversity is shown throughout -- from the twisted rap party of "Psycho Funk," to the reggae-influenced "Dog's Life," and the guitar-driven "Suburban Life." With the throw-your-hands-in-the-air all-out party jams of "Bong Tokin' Alcoholics" and "Bump" the band proves they know how to have a good time.
Yet the Kottonmouth King's go beyond being a party band. They offset the good times with thought-provoking observations throughout their music. "Suburban Life" comes alive by retaliating against the laissez faire attitude of a close-minded middle-class world, while "Big Hoss" contemplates the humanistic aftermath of someone doing time. But don't call the Kottonmouth Kings political. They're exactly the opposite. The Kottonmouth Kings call themselves anti-political, taking the individuality and free-thought bred in punk rock and mixing it up to be accessible for all. The crew doesn't turn toward institutions or history for their beliefs, instead these lyrical anarchists venture deep inside the individual for truth.
"It's not about just hitting the bong, it's about learning something," says rapper Saint Vicious. "Put the Kottonmouth Kings' CD on -- don't label it hip hop, don't label it punk rock, label it a mentality.
We're making a way to expand your knowledge of the world around you. In our songs we talk about reality. We talk about doing some crazy shit, 'cause life is crazy."
The Kottonmouth Kings began in 1994 when Brad Daddy X, former Humble Gods frontman, took note of Saint Vicious' and D-Loc's double-team rhyming ability.
With Saint's feverish barrage of lyrical style checking everything from the misuse of political power, to pranking about the antics of his suburban youth, and D-Loc's stylish drawl, the two began weaving the tales that range from street punk stoner stories to poignant social commentary. With the addition of DJ Bobby B., the band quickly jelled into a mind-rattling blend of punk rock and hip-hop flavor. The addition of Pakelika "the visual assassin" - a gaunt popping and locking silent robotic stage presence - only adds to the uniqueness of what the Kottonmouth Kings deliver on stage.
The band started making a name for themselves on the West Coast with the help of forward-thinking Kevin Zinger's SRH Production and Brad Daddy X's own Artist Groove Network, which also helped build the careers of a diverse group of talent such as The Offspring, Sublime, and Sugar Ray within the skate, surf and snow underground scenes. The band's own label, Suburban Noize,
Discography
| Title |
Released |
| Stoners Reeking Havoc EP |
February 24, 1998 |
| Royal Highness |
August 11, 1998 |
| Hidden Stash |
October 26, 1999 |
| High Society |
June 27, 2000 |
| Hidden Stash II: The Kream of the Krop |
October 9, 2001 |
| Rollin' Stoned |
October 8, 2002 |
| Stash Box EP |
March 18, 2003 |
| Classic Hits Live |
August 12, 2003 |
| Fire It Up |
April 20, 2004 |
| The Kottonmouth Xperience |
November 16, 2004 |
| Kottonmouth Kings (album) |
May 31, 2005 |
| Joint Venture |
November 15, 2005 |
| Nickel Bag EP |
May 9, 2006 |
| Koast II Koast |
June 6, 2006 |
| Evil Bong OST |
October 36, 2006 |
| Hidden Stash III |
November 21, 2006 |
| Cloud Nine |
August 28, 2007 |
| Greatest Highs |
January 15, 2008 |
| The Kottonmouth Xperience Vol. II: Kosmic Therapy |
April 15, 2008 |
| The Green Album |
October 28, 2008 |
| Hidden Stash 420 |
October 13, 2009 |
| Long Live The Kings |
April 20, 2010 |
Filmography
| Title |
Released |
| Dopeumentary |
May 8, 2001 |
| Stoners Reeking Havoc |
October 22, 2002 |
| Endless Highway |
August 12, 2003 |
| Sub Noize Ratz Video Compilation |
November 16, 2004 |
| 10 Years Deep |
January 25, 2005 |
| Evil Bong |
October 24, 2006 |
| The Joint is On Fire |
February 20, 2007 |
| Donsworld |
April 1, 2007 |
| Kottonmouth Kings and High Times Present: Kanabis Kup '06 |
2007 |
| Throw Your Spades Up! |
February 19, 2008 |
| The Psychumentary |
April 8, 2008 |
References
External links
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Kottonmouth Kings |
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Daddy X · Johnny Richter · D-Loc · DJ Bobby B · Pakelika · Lou Dog · The Dirball · Taxman
Saint Dog |
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