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Topic: The Kangol Kid


In the News (Mon 4 Jun 12)

  
  shae-shae's U.T.F.O. Page
Kangol Kid was the one who always wore a hat.
The name Kangol was given to him because I always wore the hat.
He used to known by the name Mellow S, everyone referred to him as Kangol Kid, because he always wore the hat.
www.geocities.com /SunsetStrip/Backstage/5118/utfo.html   (884 words)

  
 CMT.com : The Kangol Kid : Biography
Brooklyn's Kangol Kid was a central member of U.T.F.O., the group best-known for "Roxanne, Roxanne" -- the song
Like his fellow group member Doctor Ice, he broke into music as a dancer for Whodini.
Kangol Kid also became a frequent keynote speaker and panelist at music conferences.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/kangol_kid/bio.jhtml   (156 words)

  
 957jamz.com: News
Kangol Kid and DJ Mixmaster Ice have also done a few shows over the years to show that although they were not recording, UTFO, which stands for Untouchable Force Organization was still in effect.
The first single "Get Up and Go" hasn't officially been released yet, but according to Kangol Kid the song will be hitting radio airwaves soon.
Kangol said the song is heartfelt, as it deals with his wife leaving him to raise his three sons alone.
www.957jamz.com /news/musicnews5.html   (478 words)

  
 THE LEADER OF THE PACK !!!!
Kangol and Educated Rapper were gonna get into some Emcee battle and they said instead of battling lets just form a group – so me and Educated Rapper were already together so we formed Untouchable Force Organization.
Kangol was the soldier of love, Dr Ice was the debonaire Doc and Educated Rapper was just that.
MMI : Well Kangol and Doc introduced Breakin’ to the the world on the Donohue show, and I think Phil had a child that was into Hip Hop.
www.jayquan.com /mmiceint.htm   (2474 words)

  
 village voice > music > by
They got it with dang-diggy Dana Dane, whose furry fl Kangol came off as more Fort Greene boho than sweatsuit retro.
U.T.F.O.'s Kangol Kid and Doctor Ice's epic "Roxanne, Roxanne" was followed by an "official Whodini rap attack." The trio's ability to bust both genres and poppy refrains called out their sideline placement in hip-hop textbooks.
After Kool Moe Dee's "Go See the Doctor," the evening's bizarre quotient was upped when a mysterious white guy got booed off the stage for his impromptu Kid Rock-on-crack performance.
www.villagevoice.com /issues/0110/sotc.php   (702 words)

  
 May 23, 2005
KANGOL KID RETURNS: For the City Council’s May 17 celebration of Haitian Flag Day, Councilwoman Yvette Clarke helped round up the usual assortment of civic and religious leaders and other semi-notable Haitians from various walks of life.
Kangol asked the other three original U.T.F.O. (Untouchable Force Organization) members to join him, and they accepted.
Kangol is thought to be the first Haitian rapper, and while he was never able to duplicate the success of “Roxanne, Roxanne,” it’s good to see he hasn’t been forgotten.
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 VH1.com : The Kangol Kid : Artist Main
Brooklyn's Kangol Kid was a central member of U.T.F.O., the group best-known for "Roxanne, Roxanne" -- the song that provoked countless response songs.
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www.vh1.com /artists/az/kangol_kid/artist.jhtml   (168 words)

  
 Pocono Record Online: Teen takes industry by 'Storm"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
SoundStorm includes rappers, models, an accountant, a filmmaker, a publicist and management, and everyone is under the age of 21.
Ronin gives much of the credit to the "Kangol Kid," who moved his family from Brooklyn to the Poconos in 1998.
He has met Lisa Lisa of Cult Jam fame, and travels with Kangol to events all over the country to track the activities of Soundstorm.
www.poconorecord.com /topstory/tp082305_4.htm   (565 words)

  
 Pocono Record Top Story: Edge-ucation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Shaun, 18, and A.J., 15, are the sons of Kangol Kid, known in the rap world as a pioneer for his work with the group UTFO in the 1980s.
The second "class" was Physical Education and the basics of break-dancing with Souljerz.
Then, Kangol gave a hip hop history lesson.
www.poconorecord.com /topstory/tp011705.htm   (517 words)

  
 Whodini - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
The group consisted of rappers Jalil Hutchins and John "Ecstasy" Fletcher, adding legendary DJ Drew "Grandmaster Dee" Carter, known for being able to scratch records with nearly every part of his body, in 1986.
Whodini made its name with good-humored songs like "Magic's Wand" (the first rap song to feature an accompanying video), "The Haunted House of Rock" (a rewrite of "Monster Mash"), and "Freaks Come Out at Night," and their live shows were the first rap concerts to feature official dancers (U.T.F.O. members Doctor Ice and Kangol Kid).
Following 1987's Open Sesame, Whodini went on hiatus due to problems with their record company, as well as to concentrate on new families.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,509489,00.html   (275 words)

  
 Old School News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The original members (Kangol Kid, Doctor Ice, Educated Rapper and DJ Mix-Master Ice) of The Untouchable Force Organization (UTFO) have reunited and are ready to entertain true Hip Hoppers with their unique blend of Rap, Breakdance, Singing and incredible turntable skilled performances.
For a brief period in late winter 1984/5, you couldn't leave your house or turn on your radio in New York without hearing some rapper going on about a girl named Roxanne.
As individuals, Educated is an AandR Director for an independent record company, Doctor Ice has appeared as an actor in several short films, MixMaster Ice is an air-personality on radio and Kangol is a music producer for various artists and is scoring his second film.
www.oldschoolhiphop.com /headlines.htm   (820 words)

  
 Reggaeevents.com | Uniting The World Through Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
He then changed it up and went into some dancehall tunes to hype up the dance, flinging speech left and right as he biged up all the other sounds.
The main dancer who was in his colorful get up as all these dancers tend to wear, so they can stand out, purposely ignoring the white attire request completely, began to act up with direction from Nashim.
There were so many local celebrities and usual supporters that I know I’m going to forget some, but let me first big up the promoters of the event, Kevin and Des for keeping another Toppa Top Platinum Splash, I’m already looking forward to next years 5th annual.
www.reggaeevents.com /news_releases_platinumsplash.htm   (2918 words)

  
 Lord Finesse Message Board - Mobb Deep, M.O.P. Party Into The Night, Announce Joint LP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Both groups performed at Spirit, as did Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon the Chef, and an old-school freestyle cipher also ensued.
Hip-hop luminaries such as Kool Herc and Kurtis Blow were present, as were Lil Jon, Jadakiss, Styles P., J-Hood, Kangol Kid, former Inc. member Vita, Grandmaster Caz, Talib Kweli, Game, Black Moon's Buckshot, Doug E. Fresh and C.L. Smooth.
After DJ Mister Cee spun classics from the 1992-96 golden era of hip-hop, some of the others rappers were apparently inspired and started tossing the mic around in a freestyle free-for-all.
www.lordfinesse.net /forums/showthread.php?t=203   (572 words)

  
 Amazon.com: UTFO: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Classic, innocent pre-gangster rap filled with sprase beats, amusing rhymes, and excellent delivery.
Kangol Kid, Dr. Ice, the Educated Rapper, and Mixmaster Ice made an excellent debut (remember how the teenybopper girls swooned over "Fairytale Lover?").
Sadly, UTFO and rap music itself would take the low road lyrically as time went on.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000JG2F?v=glance   (932 words)

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