Khujo
Encyclopedia
Khujo is an American
hip hop
musician
who was born on March 13, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia
.He has child name NaToya Knight. He is one-fourth of Goodie Mob
(along with T-Mo, Cee-Lo, and Big Gipp
), and one-half of The Lumberjacks (with T-Mo). He is also the only featured guest to appear on every single Outkast
album, including Big Boi
's solo album. Khujo is a very spiritual
man known for his distinct, grunty voice and free-flowing rhyming style. He rhymes about all aspects of street life, often intertwining those subject with God
metaphor
ically or directly. In 2002 he was involved in a car crash which resulted in the amputation
of his right leg below the knee
.
He released his debut solo album, The Man Not the Dawg
, in 2002 to limited success. In it he delved into more personal, gritty topics that wouldn't have fit in the cohesive, conscious songs in the early Goodie Mob albums.
In 2008 the first tracks from his forthcoming collaboration with Jneiro Jarel
appeared on internet blogs. The tracks, "Georgiavania" and "In The Red" featured production by Jneiro Jarel and vocals by Jneiro and Khujo. The group is called Willie Isz. The two artists had previously collaborated on the 2008 single "OPR8R" by Shape Of Broad Minds. The Willie Isz album "Georgiavania" is due to be released on Lex Records
in April 2009.
Khujo prefers to be called a messenger as opposed to a rapper, saying, "'Cuz rappas wrap gifts." He belonged to the Party Crashers rap group in middle school and formed the Six Sense rap group in high school with soon-to-be Dungeon Family
affiliates Ray Murray, Big Gipp
, and others.
While some mistakenly believe that Khujo's name is an adaptation of "Cujo
", the violent dog from the popular Stephen King novel and subsequent film, it is actually a tribute to the leader of the tribal Maroons who lead escaped slaves to freedom.
United States
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hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
who was born on March 13, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
.He has child name NaToya Knight. He is one-fourth of Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob is a Hip Hop act based in Atlanta, Georgia that formed in 1991 and currently consists of members Cee-Lo Green, Khujo, T-Mo and Big Gipp.-History:The group's name acts as a double backronym...
(along with T-Mo, Cee-Lo, and Big Gipp
Big Gipp
This article is about the American rapper. For the Notre Dame football player, see George Gipp. For the Iowa State Representative see Chuck Gipp.Big Gipp , is an American rapper from the South...
), and one-half of The Lumberjacks (with T-Mo). He is also the only featured guest to appear on every single Outkast
OutKast
Outkast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André "André 3000" Benjamin and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed the group's name to OutKast...
album, including Big Boi
Big Boi
Antwan André Patton , better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an American rapper, song-writer, record producer and actor, best known for being a member of American hip hop duo OutKast alongside André 3000. His work in the duo has produced six studio albums. During the duo's hiatus, he and André...
's solo album. Khujo is a very spiritual
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
man known for his distinct, grunty voice and free-flowing rhyming style. He rhymes about all aspects of street life, often intertwining those subject with God
God
God is the English name given to a singular being in theistic and deistic religions who is either the sole deity in monotheism, or a single deity in polytheism....
metaphor
Metaphor
A metaphor is a literary figure of speech that uses an image, story or tangible thing to represent a less tangible thing or some intangible quality or idea; e.g., "Her eyes were glistening jewels." Metaphor may also be used for any rhetorical figures of speech that achieve their effects via...
ically or directly. In 2002 he was involved in a car crash which resulted in the amputation
Amputation
Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma, prolonged constriction, or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy or gangrene. In some cases, it is carried out on individuals as a preventative surgery for...
of his right leg below the knee
Knee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
.
He released his debut solo album, The Man Not the Dawg
The Man Not The Dawg
- Track listing :#Intro: Khujo Goodie the Man Not the Dawg.....#Off Dah R.I.P.#How We Ride in Dah South#Bendin' Cornas#Uallreadiekno#Lumbah Jaxalipse#Zone-III#Ten Commandment#Pimpz and Hoez#Tell It#How Long#Shawtly#It's Goin Down...
, in 2002 to limited success. In it he delved into more personal, gritty topics that wouldn't have fit in the cohesive, conscious songs in the early Goodie Mob albums.
In 2008 the first tracks from his forthcoming collaboration with Jneiro Jarel
Jneiro Jarel
Jneiro Jarel is a United States-based music producer. For over a decade he has provided listeners with an eclectic mix of sounds ranging from hip hop, to electronica, to electro-pop, to Brazilian funk, to bass music. Noted for his abstract style, he is also known for his beat-making alias Dr...
appeared on internet blogs. The tracks, "Georgiavania" and "In The Red" featured production by Jneiro Jarel and vocals by Jneiro and Khujo. The group is called Willie Isz. The two artists had previously collaborated on the 2008 single "OPR8R" by Shape Of Broad Minds. The Willie Isz album "Georgiavania" is due to be released on Lex Records
Lex Records
Lex Records is an independent record label founded by Tom Brown in 2001. The label was an imprint of Warp Records and run from their North London offices, until September 2005.Lex has a low volume of releases, rarely releasing more than three albums annually...
in April 2009.
Khujo prefers to be called a messenger as opposed to a rapper, saying, "'Cuz rappas wrap gifts." He belonged to the Party Crashers rap group in middle school and formed the Six Sense rap group in high school with soon-to-be Dungeon Family
Dungeon Family
The Dungeon Family is a hip hop/R&B/soul musical collective, based in Atlanta, Georgia and specializing in Southern hip hop with heavy funk and soul influences. The group derives its name from "The Dungeon", the name given to record producer Rico Wade's basement studio where many of the early...
affiliates Ray Murray, Big Gipp
Big Gipp
This article is about the American rapper. For the Notre Dame football player, see George Gipp. For the Iowa State Representative see Chuck Gipp.Big Gipp , is an American rapper from the South...
, and others.
While some mistakenly believe that Khujo's name is an adaptation of "Cujo
Cujo
Cujo is a psychological horror novel by Stephen King. The novel won the British Fantasy Award in 1982, and was made into a film in 1983....
", the violent dog from the popular Stephen King novel and subsequent film, it is actually a tribute to the leader of the tribal Maroons who lead escaped slaves to freedom.
With Goodie Mob
- Soul Food (1995), LaFace RecordsLaFace RecordsLaFace Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment.-Company history:LaFace was formed in 1989 as a joint venture between the producing duo Antonio "L.A." Reid & Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and Arista Records. The combined nicknames of the duo's successful...
- Still Standing (1998), LaFace Records
- World PartyWorld Party (album)World Party is the third studio album by the Atlanta-based, hip hop quartet Goodie Mob. It follows their previous Dirty South classics, Soul Food and Still Standing. This is the last Goodie Mob album with the original four members before their breakup...
(1999), LaFace Records - One Monkey Don't Stop No ShowOne Monkey Don't Stop No ShowOne Monkey Don't Stop No Show is the fourth studio album by the Atlanta-based hip hop group Goodie Mob. This album does not include one of the group's former frontman, Cee Lo Green, because he broke away to pursue his solo career . That left Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp to hold up the album...
(2004), KochKoch RecordsE1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
With The Lumberjacks
- Livin' Life as LumberjacksLivin' Life as LumberjacksLivin' Life as Lumberjacks is the first studio album from The Lumberjacks presented by Goodie Mob. The Lumberjacks is a duo made up of T-Mo and Khujo. After Cee-Lo and Big Gipp decided to leave Goodie Mob, The Lumberjacks released this album in 2005 under Koch Records...
(2005), Koch - A.T.L. 2 (A-Town Legends 2)A.T.L. 2 (A-Town Legends 2)A.T.L. 2 is a collaboration album by Pastor Troy & Lumberjacks. It was released on July 22, 2008 on the Siccness Record label.-Track listing:...
(The Lumberjacks & Pastor TroyPastor TroyMicah LeVar Troy is an American rapper, actor, and record producer. He is also a member of the hardcore rap group D.S.G.B. .-Early life:Micah LeVar Troy was born on November 18, 1977 in Augusta, Georgia...
) (2008) Siccness Records/ Flix
Solo
- The Man Not the DawgThe Man Not The Dawg- Track listing :#Intro: Khujo Goodie the Man Not the Dawg.....#Off Dah R.I.P.#How We Ride in Dah South#Bendin' Cornas#Uallreadiekno#Lumbah Jaxalipse#Zone-III#Ten Commandment#Pimpz and Hoez#Tell It#How Long#Shawtly#It's Goin Down...
(2002), Street Level - Mercury (2007), Day One Music
- G-Mob Godfather(2009),prod.by DPG's Daz Dillinger iTunes