K-Rino
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K-Rino, the stage name of Eric Kaiser, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is affiliated with Horrorcore
rapper Ganksta N-I-P
. He founded the "South Park coalition." John Nova Lomax of the Houston Press
described him as "the conscience of Houston rap, king of the Houston battle rappers," and a "true pioneer of Southern hip-hop."
in South Park. After completing High School, Real Chill disbanded and he was introduced to another local rapper/producer named Dope-E. In 1988 K-Rino became a part of Dope-E's C.O.D. They released a project in 1990 titled Cummin'Out Doggin'. The group recorded, traveled and performed for 3 years before breaking up.
K-Rino and his father, Larry Vaughn, started a label called "Electric City Records" in 1992.
In 1993, he released his debut solo album “Stories from the Black Book”. He followed that up with "Danger Zone" in 1995.
In 1992 K-Rino became a follower and supporter of the Nation of Islam.
In 2003, K-rino started his own label Black Book International.
Now after his last solo album "Alien Baby", K-Rino has announced his 2nd studio album for the year 2011. It is called "The Day Of The Storm" and is to be released early August. This 19 tracks comprehensive CD includes local Artists like PSK-13, Sniper, Chucky The Killer and J.Dash for reinforcement.
Horrorcore
Horrorcore is a subgenre of hip hop music based in horror-themed lyrical content and imagery. While the style is rarely popular, some performers have sold well in the mainstream scene.-Origins:...
rapper Ganksta N-I-P
Ganksta N-I-P
Rowdy Williams, better known as Ganksta N-I-P or Ganxsta Nip, is rapper from South Park, Houston, Texas and a member of the South Park Coalition, which he joined in 1987. In 1992 he released his debut album South Park Psycho. This record also help put the South Park Coalition name on the map due...
. He founded the "South Park coalition." John Nova Lomax of the Houston Press
Houston Press
The Houston Press is an alternative weekly newspaper published in Houston, Texas, United States. It is headquartered in Downtown Houston....
described him as "the conscience of Houston rap, king of the Houston battle rappers," and a "true pioneer of Southern hip-hop."
Biography
K-Rino grew up in a neighborhood in Houston, Texas, called South Park. He began rapping in 1983 and by 1984 he had participated in rap battles around the city of Houston. Two years later, he formed a group called Real Chill with two classmates, G.T. and Preppy J, and released a 12” single called “Rockin’It in 1987” It was also in 1987 that he created the S.P.C. (South Park Coalition) which consisted of several rappers from the area, most of whom attended school with him. K-rino attended Sterling High SchoolSterling High School (Houston)
Ross Shaw Sterling High School is a secondary school located in Houston, Texas.Sterling, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Houston Independent School District....
in South Park. After completing High School, Real Chill disbanded and he was introduced to another local rapper/producer named Dope-E. In 1988 K-Rino became a part of Dope-E's C.O.D. They released a project in 1990 titled Cummin'Out Doggin'. The group recorded, traveled and performed for 3 years before breaking up.
K-Rino and his father, Larry Vaughn, started a label called "Electric City Records" in 1992.
In 1993, he released his debut solo album “Stories from the Black Book”. He followed that up with "Danger Zone" in 1995.
In 1992 K-Rino became a follower and supporter of the Nation of Islam.
In 2003, K-rino started his own label Black Book International.
Now after his last solo album "Alien Baby", K-Rino has announced his 2nd studio album for the year 2011. It is called "The Day Of The Storm" and is to be released early August. This 19 tracks comprehensive CD includes local Artists like PSK-13, Sniper, Chucky The Killer and J.Dash for reinforcement.
Recognitions
K-Rino's song "Grand Deception" was listed on "Best HipHop Songs in 2009 – A Top 25 list by Kevin Nottingham" it reached #12. The website 29-95 placed K-Rino's album "Book Number 7" on the "favorite-houston-albums-decade" and wrote "Houston's greatest rap treasure is a guy who doesn't own a car (fancy or otherwise), doesn't wear jewelry and has never left the South Park neighborhood that is his home and his inspiration. He has released several excellent albums since, but this one's his masterpiece."Singles
- 1993: Cartoon Orgie / Tied In (Stories from the Black BookStories from the Black BookStories From The Black Book is the debut album by southern rapper K-Rino which was released in 1993. It consists of 17 tracks The album was released on the independent label Electric City Records which was owned by k-rino and his father ,the album was the first release from the label.-Guests:The...
) - 1995: Danger Zone (Danger Zone)
- 2003: The One (Ten Year Run)
- 2004: Doin' Bad (The Hit List)
- 2004: Take yo Mind (The Other Side)
- 2006: On My Side (Time Traveller)
- 2006: Valley of Decision (Time Traveller)
- 2007: Book Number 7 Intro ( Book Number 7)
- 2008: The Serpent (Triple Darkness)
- 2008: Perpetual Ascension(Triple Darkness)
- 2008: Holla At Me (Triple Darkness Vol.1: Wreck Time)
- 2009: Too Far (Speed Of Thought)
- 2009: I Got Stripes (Solitary ConfinementSolitary Confinement (K-Rino Album)Solitary Confinement is the fifteenth studio album by Houston rapper K-Rino containing sixteen songs. The song "Grand Deception" was listed on "Best HipHop Songs in 2009 – A Top 25 list by Kevin Nottingham" it reached #12...
) - 2009: Barbedwire Discipline (Solitary Confinement)
- 2009: Solitary Confinement (Solitary Confinement)
- 2010: Duality (Annihilation of the Machine)
Albums
- 1993: Stories from the Black BookStories from the Black BookStories From The Black Book is the debut album by southern rapper K-Rino which was released in 1993. It consists of 17 tracks The album was released on the independent label Electric City Records which was owned by k-rino and his father ,the album was the first release from the label.-Guests:The...
- 1995: Danger Zone
- 1998: K-Rino
- 2000: Pay Back
- 2000: No Mercy
- 2004: The Other Side
- 2004: The Hit List
- 2005: Fear No Evil
- 2005: Worst Rapper Alive
- 2006: Time Traveller
- 2007: A Lyrical Legend
- 2007: Book Number 7
- 2008: The Blood Doctrine
- 2008: Triple Darkness Vol.1: Wreck Time
- 2008: Triple Darkness Vol.2: The Lyrics
- 2008: Triple Darkness Vol.3: Coalition Ambush
- 2009: Speed Of Thought
- 2009: Solitary ConfinementSolitary Confinement (K-Rino Album)Solitary Confinement is the fifteenth studio album by Houston rapper K-Rino containing sixteen songs. The song "Grand Deception" was listed on "Best HipHop Songs in 2009 – A Top 25 list by Kevin Nottingham" it reached #12...
- 2010: Annihilation Of The Evil Machine
- 2011: Alien Baby
- 2011: Day Of The Storm
- 2012: Deeper Elevation
Collaboration/Compilation albums
- 2002: Personal Vendetta (S. P. C.)
- 2003: Ten Year Run (Greatest Hits)
- 2003: Packin’ Heat (S. P. C.)
- 2004: Family Bizness (S. P. C.)
- 2004: The Majority Report (K-Rino, Dope-E, Lil Lo)
- 2006: The Head Hunters (S. P. C.)
- 2011: C.O.D. 2nd Edition (K-Rino & Dope-E)
Appearances on other artists projects
- 1991: "Rough Brothers From South Park" (from Ganksta N-I-PGanksta N-I-PRowdy Williams, better known as Ganksta N-I-P or Ganxsta Nip, is rapper from South Park, Houston, Texas and a member of the South Park Coalition, which he joined in 1987. In 1992 he released his debut album South Park Psycho. This record also help put the South Park Coalition name on the map due...
's album 'The South Park PsychoThe South Park PsychoThe South Park Psycho is the debut album by rapper Ganksta N-I-P. It was released on February 26, 1992 through Rap-a-Lot Records. The album features production from Ganksta N-I-P, The Terrorists, John Bido and Doug King....
') - 1992: "U Still a nigga" (from Willie-D's album 'Goin' out Like a Soldier')
- 1993: "Murder Script" (from Klondike Kat's album 'The Lyrical Lion')
- 1997: "Murder Script II - Murder for Money" (from Klondike Kat's album 'Mobbin Muzik Melodies')
- 2008: "Who Are They" w/ Slim ThugSlim ThugStayve Jerome Thomas , better known as Slim Thug, Boss Hogg or Thug Boss, is an American rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones, "Still Tippin'"....
(from Scarface's album EmeritusEmeritusEmeritus is a post-positive adjective that is used to designate a retired professor, bishop, or other professional or as a title. The female equivalent emerita is also sometimes used.-History:...
) - 2010: "Darts" (Kim Percy feat. K-Rino) [produced by Domingo] (from the Kim Percy-mixtape "The Next Step...")
- 2010: "Porteillas" (Hannibal & Joku Roti Mafia feat. K-Rino)
- 2010: "Twisted Reality" (Tears feat. K-Rino)
- 2011: "The Beauty of Death" w/ Quan (from the [dead] P.O.E.T.S. album Front Toward Enemy)
- 2011: "The Art of Yo" w/ Born Sun (from Lyrical LawLyrical LawLyrical Law is the eleventh studio album by Canibus released on June 24, 2011 over Itunes. Physical copies were shipped Independently from his website, , starting July 5, 2011. Buyers of the album had a choice of the LP in a sleeve, jewel case, or as an LP Deluxe Package. The Lyrical Law Package...
album by CanibusCanibusGermaine Williams , better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-born American rapper. He is a part of supergroup The HRSMN. Canibus rose to fame in the mid-nineties...
) - 2011: "The Emerald Cypher" w/ Killah PriestKillah PriestWalter Reed, better known as Killah Priest, Iron Sheik from the Middle East, or Masada, is an American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate who was raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant & Brownsville neighbourhoods in Brooklyn. He is known for intensely spiritual lyrics loaded with metaphors and religious...
& Born Sun (from Lyrical LawLyrical LawLyrical Law is the eleventh studio album by Canibus released on June 24, 2011 over Itunes. Physical copies were shipped Independently from his website, , starting July 5, 2011. Buyers of the album had a choice of the LP in a sleeve, jewel case, or as an LP Deluxe Package. The Lyrical Law Package...
album by CanibusCanibusGermaine Williams , better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-born American rapper. He is a part of supergroup The HRSMN. Canibus rose to fame in the mid-nineties...
) - 2011: "Cypher of Steel" w/ Skarlit Rose (from Lyrical LawLyrical LawLyrical Law is the eleventh studio album by Canibus released on June 24, 2011 over Itunes. Physical copies were shipped Independently from his website, , starting July 5, 2011. Buyers of the album had a choice of the LP in a sleeve, jewel case, or as an LP Deluxe Package. The Lyrical Law Package...
album by CanibusCanibusGermaine Williams , better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-born American rapper. He is a part of supergroup The HRSMN. Canibus rose to fame in the mid-nineties...
) - 2011: "The Phenom" (from Kidd The Great's album That's How I Be Liking My Mic)
- 2011: "Quit All Tha Talkin" (produced by J.A.Y. of tha ORG) w/ Sniper & Tha Centop
- 2011: "Ancient Aliens"(from B Dub's album The Prodigy)
External links
- Official MySpace Page
- Official Website
- [ K-Rino] at Allmusic