quotes:
gary byrd, n.y.c. (legendary radio personality, community activist) " there is definitely a strong market for their type of music ...they can be huge!"
bryce wilson, los angeles, ca. (music producer- mantronix, groove theory, t.v. host) "i'm amazed that they're refered to as "local talent"i hear much more in their music..."
kim floyd, dallas, tx (editor rolling out magazine) "ra'koo nation proves that dallas has a place on the map in the rap world..."
john brown, chicago, il (publisher, heet magazine) " ra'koo nation is one of the most talented crews around, be sure to check them out..."
shannon thompson, charlotte, nc (promoter, st. productions) "rkn is that new sound that will be taking over the hip hop scene trust that ...the sound is crisp baby..."
artist description- ra'koo- pronounced (rahkoo) adj- "the presence of life and death in one..."
rythmatic south coast soul powered funk... are the closest adjectives that come to mind when you hear their music. their beats are hypnotic, their hooks unforgettable, and each one of the members of this group has a different flow style that can stand on their own, yet when brought together blends into one harmonic unique sound that stands out from anyone in the music business... this... is the world music of the ra'koo nation...
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artist history
formed-10-2000, since then, ra'koo nation has won over 10 major local hip/hop contests, have performed at the hottest night spots including gi-gi's, diamonds, the liquid lounge, tropics bar & grill, the palm beach club, gypsy tea room, forest theater, club life, ridglea theater and illusions! their 1st full length album, "i came ta' wreck shop! " sold over 6,000 copies in 8 months! this group is featured on over 94 of the world's best hip/hop websites, including, mp3.com (with 4 #1 singles in the "rap" genre), audiosurge.com (18th most visits out of 4918 artists!) iuma.com, hip hop hot spot.com (as" featured" artists), dallashiphop.com, rapsearch.com, bet.com! they have performed and networked with top artists such as nitro, papa-rue, rap-a-lot, come2ther records, slump masters, dj bmx, dot matrix, headkrack, powerhouze, and ii kold syndicate! they have been featured in da grind, h.e.e.t., dallas observer, and rolling out, magazines they were also, hand selected by damion black gm of omni music distribution (houston texas) to perform live with nas, black rob, bubba sparx, imx, destiny's child, at the 5th annual omni music festival! leaving an offer on the table after meeting with atl... records in spring of 2002, this independent label is more than confident in leaving their major mark with the world's best! meet the 1st son's of dallas' own "6-4" hood.... they are ra'koo nation! aka r.k.n!
members
young phill,6-4 bo, j-dello, ms. felicia, black widow, and che'
albums
came ta wreck shop 2003 on deck hit or miss... april 7th 2004: single- who ya wit! feb 1st2004
booking info: ra'koo nation entertainment- 972-270-8997 website: www.rakoonation.com
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