Artist description Four-piece band combining old-school funk music from the 70's and 80's with hip-hop from the 80's and early 90's. The samples are minimal, and everybody plays instruments. We will be here for the rebirth of funk.

Music Style Funk Hip-hop

Musical Influences P-Funk, James Brown, Sly Stone, Public Enemy, Ice T, Ice Cube, Wu-Tang

Similar Artists P-Funk, Boo-Yaa Tribe, James Brown

Artist History Formed in 1997 by solo hip-hop artist K.R.O. and members of local Philadelphia funk/rock bands to provide the old-school groove vibe to the Philadelphia scene. Currently have recorded three albums, two hip-hop albums under the name K.R.O. and one under K.R.O. and the House Band of the Apocalypse. Two additional albums, one under K.R.O. and one under the band name will be released by July of 1999. The band currently plays the Philadelphia area, has received radio play all around the world, and is scheduling dates outside of the Philadelphia area.

Group Members Brandy da Funk Princess - Breakbeats, keyboards... Madd Ruckus - Bass, vocals... Fingers of Chaos - Guitars, vocals... K.R.O - lead vocals Dr. Love - backup vocals J Wing - Backup vocals Senor Busque - drums

Instruments Bass, Drums, breakbeats, guitars, horns, percussion, synthesizers

Albums Surrounded by Gangstas! (1997), Lyric Apocalypse Meets the Footstomping Bootyfest (1997), Chocolate Funk (1998), KRO is on the Mix Tonight (single -1999)

Press Reviews Numerous, e-mail or check our website for details.

Additional Info The band also publishes a zine called THE OLD SCHOOL BEAT, which focuses on funk as well as videogames from the old-school heyday of arcades.

Location Illadelphia, PA - USA

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