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Kottonmouth Kings
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

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,

Contents 1 Discography 2 Filmography 3 References 4 External links

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

• Official website
• Kottonmouth Kings at MySpace
• Interview with Daddy X at Bakotopia.com

v â€¢ d â€¢ e Kottonmouth Kings Daddy X Â· Johnny Richter Â· D-Loc Â· DJ Bobby B Â· Pakelika Â· Lou Dog Â· The Dirball Â· Taxman Saint Dog Full-Lengths Royal Highness Â· Hidden Stash Â· High Society Â· Hidden Stash II: The Kream of the Krop Â· Rollin' Stoned Â· Fire It Up Â· Kottonmouth Kings (No.7) Â· Joint Venture Â· Koast II Koast Â· Hidden Stash III Â· Cloud Nine Â· The Green Album Â· Hidden Stash 420 Â· Long Live the Kings EPs Stoners Reeking Havoc Â· Stash Box Â· Nickel Bag Â· 420 Freedom Sampler Compilation albums Greatest Highs Â· Rollin' Down the Highway Live albums Classic Hits Live Remix albums The Kottonmouth Xperience Â· The Kottonmouth Xperience Vol. II: Kosmic Therapy Filmography Dopeumentary Related articles Suburban Noize Records Â· Kingspade