DA GRUSTLER

Kukoo started his career at open mic sessions in New York and at various underground shows. He hooked up with the X-ecutioners and recorded a song titled "Da Cipher" off of the group's album "Xpressions". Kukoo also appeared in Slick Rick’s legendary return performance at Tramp’s in NYC. "Real Kukoo" first Kukoo da baga bonez 12" single out of the golden 90's era of Independent artists. A noted certified "Hip Hop classic"

In the spring of 2000, Kukoo joined DJ Angola on tour in Europe – first stop the UK and then onto Norway. The crew performed in cities throughout England including London, Brixton, Maidstone and Briton. In Briton, the group was joined on-stage by the innovative hip-hop group underground-breakers, People Under the Stairs.
Back in the States, Kukoo had the privilege to meet, perform, record and tour with DJ Krush, after his guest appearance on the Mr Sinista remix of a previously release DJ Krush record titled "Final Home" featuring Esthero. Kukoo added vocals to the project. Soon Krush invited Kukoo to record a track with him in Japan. The recording session produced the signature track "Krush ya Dreams", which was the first single released on vinyl as a preview of the Insane Psycho Home album. Kukoo's distinct and varied lyrical skills are highlighted on the Insane Psycho Home album

Kukoo has recently returned from touring Europe in collaboration with various Hip Hop scenes and performing at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. He also participated in the action and Extreme sports market with "Demonium" a Pro Snow Board and Ski Company that teaches people how to Snow board and Ski from a professional perspective using top riders from all over Europe. Kukoo and Demonium worked together by organizing and performing in numerous Resorts in the Alps of Switzerland and France.

"Fuel TV" has licensed 7 tracks from STAND OR FALL Entertainment independent release "Da GRUSTLER" from the company artist Kukoo da baga bonez FUEL TV is the only 24/7 action sports cable and satellite network in the U.S. FUEL TV's programming covers the lifestyle and culture of skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross,and wakeboarding. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in 22 million U.S. homes. FUEL TV is viewed in 54 countries including the UK (FX UK); Australia (FUEL TV Aus), and Latin America and Brazil (FX Latin America).

Kukoo da baga bonez of NY & DJ Style Warz of Germany has teamed up with two of the top pro snow boarders. Fredi Kalbermatten and Nicholas Muller of Switzerland. Both artists are working with Fredi and Nicholas on separate signature artist clothing lines under "Arcus North Star" off of their original "Arcus" clothing brand. A division of Arcus which is a combination of snow board/hip hop fashion. Bringing a cool, unique, new flavor to the masses globally this August.

You can also hear Kukoo da baga bonez music on "Unique Whips" a TV show on the "Speed Channel" Showcasing Celebrities and their cars. Its clientele includes entertainers Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Wyclef, Fat Joe, G Unit and Eminem.
The single "Politic" and "Sh!t Hit da Fan" off of Stand or Fall Entertainment can be heard weekly on "Unique Whips".

Kukoo worked with George Dubose, a talented photographer/Designer on "Da GRUSTLER" project. George Dubose took the photos and designed the album. Du Bose's professional experience includes staff positions as art director and photographer for "Island Records" and Cold Chillin' Records, the first photo editor for SPIN magazine and The Image Bankbook division and staff photographer for the original Interview magazine.

"Kukoo is one of the best talents that I have seen throughout my years as CEO of the Scratch DJ Academy. From his unique lyrical style to his dynamic on-stage presence, Kukoo is no longer an up & comer. He is here to stay!"--- Rob Principe, President and CEO, Scratch DJ Academy. www.scratch.com/about/team.html


"Kukoo da baga Bonez building credibility and buzz on the streets and in the clubs. a true talent and one to watch for." ---Josh Taekman, President, Buzz Tone Entertainment. www.buzztone.com


"Da baga bonez does a superior job of balancing lyrical substance with cleverness and vocal versatility with intensity. His presence is felt and his beats are club bangas. Watch out for him". --- Chuck Baker, Managing Director Of The Run Group. www.runllc.com


"Kukoo is a talented artist, lyricist and rapper. But it has also been a pleasure working with him. He is a solid person who works hard and is reliable. That is a rare combination." Mark Westcott, President, Westcott Marketing, Inc. www.westcottmarketing.com


"Kukoo calls it how he sees it with clever rhymes over fluid beats that bring his message to the forefront. The combination of talent and "hunger" assure his continued rise on the rap/hip-hop scene." Antonella Disaverio, BMI Director, Performing Rights.

"It's not often you come across people with the work ethic of someone like Kukoo. His drive and determination are unparalleled. His skills as an artist rival this tenacity. It will be an honor, when Kukoo lands his first magazine cover, to be able to say I knew him when he was coming up - and that he EARNED his good fortune."

Christian Phillips
Licensing and Business Development Director
Major Video Game Publisher


Food Stamp

Although its only the second time that the Japanese beatsmith, DJ Krush, and Kukoo have hooked up, youd think that theyve been working together for hella long. The master of Zen drops classic Krush that will surely blend with anything in your crate. Youd think that Kukoo Da Baga Bonez wouldnt be able to keep up with Krush, but with surprising metaphors and vocal muscle Kukoo does enough to shine. Act like a doughnut and cop it!
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This NYC up-and-comer, Kukoo Da Baga Bonez, has the illest name Ive heard since Peanut Butter Wolf. Besides the name, this kid has a lot else to offer. His lyrics rip on All I Hear Iz, and all I hear iz a dope track. A tight beat featuring a sample from my favorite genre: classical. The viola strings over a solid drum line is perfect for Bag of Bonez:
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The first track on side B of the vinyl is the only cut Mista Sinista produced on the album and it sure is a banger. A lot of crate diggers in NYC might know who Kukoo is, he put out up to 10 singles in the 90s and once in a while his name pops up on blogs related to digging but a lot of people never heard of this EP. It came out in 2001 on Analysis Records (A Czech label focused on house/dance music, I think) and the name is actually Insane Psycho Home feature in Kukoo da Baga Bonez and World (World is Kukoo's older brother I believe). The track itself is quite dope, and has that gritty, dreary sound of late 90's hip hop. www.undergroundhiphop.comWords by Mustafa Goodprose:

KUKOO DA BAGA BONEZ: Who's Madder?& (Deckstatic) In the style of Mos Def and Gangstarr, Kukoo's debut 12 inch is a frenticly produced explosion. Kukoo has worked with luminares such as DJ Krush, x-ectutioners. This 12 inch features cuts by Mista Sinista. First pressing sold out in 6 seconds and we have only a few copies. www.insound.com

Whut'z Da Solution & features NYC young buck, Kukoo Da Baga Bonez. Solid fat beats-style track. It gets your head nodding and there is no question this kid can rap his ass off. http://generationrice.com

NYC's Kukoo Da Baga Bonez proves himself one to watch with Whut'z Da Solution a condemnation of 21st-century extravagance http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com