In Honor of Kool Herc, Kangol Kid Urges His UTFO Group Members To Do The Right Thing
January 31, 2011
Yesterday news broke about the hospitalization of Hip Hop's founding father Kool Herc and his subsequent inability to cover the increasing medical expenses. Today, Kangol Kid from the legendary Rap Group UTFO has issued the following statement and call to action:
I am saddened by the news of Kool Herc’s deteriorating physical condition and resulting medical payment issues. Unfortunately, the majority of classic Hip-Hop artists of my generation are at the risk suffering the same fate. Herc is a legend of my time as well as a pioneer of my culture and most importantly…he is my friend. Therefore, after several failed attempts to reunite UTFO, I urge original members Doctor Ice, Educated Rapper, Mixmaster Ice and myself, Kangol Kid to put our differences aside and appear/perform for ONE show which will be awarded to the highest biding promoter from any city for what may be the first of many or the last performance of UTFO. One hundred percent (100%) of UTFO’s earnings from this performance will be donated directly to Kool Herc’s medical expenses because it is the Right Thing to do. I am doing my part… and I challenge anyone who has benefited financially from the business of Hip-Hop to do theirs.
Contact: Alyse Feldman, On the Fly Public Relations, 347-223-5904; ontheflypr@gmail.com
Legendary Hip Hop Artist and the First Haitian-American in Hip Hop Kangol Kid from UTFO Welcomes your press coverage as he and fellow Haitian Hip Hop artists Won G and Mecca aka Grimo join together to record a Haitian Remake of UTFO's classic hit "Roxanne, Roxanne"
WHO: Kangol Kid of UTFO, Full Force, Won G and Mecca aka Grimo
WHAT: Recording Haitian remake of UTFO's hit song “Roxanne, Roxanne”
WHEN: Wednesday May 26, 8pm
WHERE: 127 West 25th Street, 11th Floor (btwn. 6th & 7th Ave), New York City
WHY: Inspired by the horrific earthquake that struck Haiti over 4 months ago, Hip-Hop’s first Haitian-American Rap artist, Kangol Kid of UTFO will be recording a remake of the song that launched his career 25 years ago, "Roxanne Roxanne". The Haitian remake will be in his families native language of Kreyol (which is a combination of French and African) and will be produced by the super-producing team of Full Force who also produced the original version. Filling the other two verses of the song will be West Coast Haitian-American Rapper Won G and Miami, Florida’s own Mecca aka Grimo (formerly of Wyclef’s Sak Passe Records).
During this historical recording session, Kangol’s father, who is a survivor of the earthquake, will be reunited with his son for the first time since the disaster. This will also be the first time in Kangol's 25 year career that his father has ever sat in on one of his recording sessions. Kangol's father, Andre Fequiere will be available to speak to the media about his first-hand experiences in Haiti during and after the devastating earthquake.
For additional information or to confirm your attendance, please contact: Alyse Feldman, On the Fly Public Relations, ontheflypr@gmail.com.
Kangol Kid from UTFO to celebrate his Celebrity Birthday Bash on Friday August 7 in NYC
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July 21, 2009
Celebrities and Hip Hop Legends Come Together to Celebrate and Honor One of Their Own
Kangol Kid from UTFO to celebrate his Celebrity Birthday Bash on Friday August 7 in NYC
New York, NY -- On Friday, August 7, 2009, Legendary Hip Hop artist Kangol Kid of the pioneering rap group UTFO (Roxanne, Roxanne fame) will celebrate his Celebrity Birthday Bash inside New York City’s Shadow Nightclub and will be broadcast live on NY radio station 98.7 Kiss FM with host Fred Buggs and music by the legendary Kool DJ Red Alert.
This fabulous event will not only celebrate Kangol’s birthday, but will honor his 25 years of accomplishments in Hip-Hop including: The First Rapper to perform at the Apollo Theater, First rap/breakdance group member, First dancer for a rap group (Whodini), First Haitian-American Rap Artist, First product-endorsed rapper (Kangol Headwear), First breakdancer on a national talk show (Phil Donahue), First rapper to sing a ballad on Soul Train, First rapper to rap in Pig Latin (“Beats & Rhymes”) and First rapper to integrate Rap with Reggae (“Pick Up The Pace”).
Scheduled to appear/perform at this monumental classic Hip-Hop event is: Sugar Hill Gang, Chubb Rock, Roxanne Shante, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Naughty By Nature, Freedom Williams, Queen Pen, JoeSki Love, legendary adult star Heather Hunter, MTV personality Sway, actor Anthony Anderson, comedian Gerald Kelly … and in honor of Kangol Kid… the reunion of Treacherous 3, Fearless 4, Furious 5, Crash Crew, Whistle and many more. The VIP room music will be provided by Kid-N-Play’s DJ Wiz and his Video Mix Party on plasma screens while live on stage will be Beyonce’s Tour disc-jockey, DJ Diamond.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Institute of the Black World (IBW) 21st Century (www.ibw21.org) Haiti Support Project (HSP), which will visit Kangol’s native country of Haiti later this year. Kangol Kid will be joining them with his reality TV show’s cast and crew to bring awareness to Haiti’s less than fortunate conditions. Dr. Ron Daniels, Ph. D., IBW President and Founder of HSP is “Building a Constituency for Haiti in the U.S.” with an emphasis on African Americans and Haitian Americans. “We believe that a partnership between Haitian Americans and African Americans can be a formidable force for change in the first Black Republic in this hemisphere in terms of positively impacting U.S. policy, promoting cultural/historical tourism and mobilizing humanitarian relief and economic/business investment in Haiti. Having Kangol, the first Haitian-American Hip-Hop Artist accompany us on this journey would be inspirational to the citizens of Haiti”, said Dr. Daniels.
The Source Magazine is the official media sponsor for this event and Coca-Cola is the official beverage sponsor. Other sponsors include: Apple Bottom, Adidas, CookieWear, DVA Intl. Clothing, Take Charge, Who?Mag, Our Gang ITV, and Websignia.net.
Kangol Kid's Celebrity Birthday Bash will take place at Shadow Nightclub, 229 W 28th St. (btwn 7th & 8th). Doors open at 10pm.
For general RSVP email: kkbdaybash@gmail.com
For Red Carpet consideration or any media wishing to cover the event email: ontheflypr@gmail.com
A Hotline number has been created for celebrities/public personalities to call and record their birthday wishes to Kangol which will be played live on 98.7 Kiss FM radio in New York City during the evening’s festivities. For more information on the Hotline email: kkbdaybash@gmail.com or ontheflypr@gmail.com.
