Kool Keith – DMDB Influence 54.82% | Fanbase 31.16%

Kool Keith — hip-hop & rap artist from US.

Keith Thornton, known by various aliases including Kool Keith and Dr. Octagon, gained fame for his innovative solo projects after his time with Ultramagnetic…

Influence: 54.82% Fanbase: 31.16% Trending: 66.65% Career Level: Rising

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hip-hop & raphip hopeast coast hip hophip-hop/raphardcore hip hopbronx hip hopalternative hip hopturntablismabstract hip hopcontemporary hip hop

Biography

Keith Thornton, known by various aliases including Kool Keith and Dr. Octagon, gained fame for his innovative solo projects after his time with Ultramagnetic MC's. His debut single "Earth People" as Dr. Octagon was released in 1995, quickly spreading through the underground hip-hop scene. Collaborating with DJ Q-Bert and DJ Shadow, Dr. Octagon's unconventional music style garnered a diverse fan base, leading to international success and critical acclaim.

Throughout the years, Kool Keith continued to release a steady stream of albums and projects under various personas, including Dr. Dooom and Reverend Tom. His discography expanded with releases like "Black Elvis/Lost in Space" in 1999, collaborations such as "KHM" in 2002, and the revival of Dr. Octagon with "Moosebumps: An Exploration into Modern Day Horripilation" in 2018. Despite hints at retirement, Kool Keith remained active in the music industry, collaborating with artists like L'Orange and Ray West, and consistently pushing the boundaries of hip-hop with his eclectic and boundary-pushing style.