Doogie Howitzer
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A shy Leo, Doogie Howitzer started rapping at the tender age of 30. Doogie is not only a fan of hip hop, but a student of it too, and has knowledge and a unique perspective to impart. And with a background in creative writing and journalism, Doogie is a writer first and rapper second. The Bucket of Gold Teeth, his group with rapper/DJ Shazbot, is signed to Hand'Solo Records (past home to Buck 65, Moka Only and Sixtoo) and is working towards a debut EP.
Why this name?
I'll admit it, I was a fan of Doogie Howser, MD, when I was a kid. What better way to give props than to bastardize a name...?
Do you play live?
I still need to take that all important step...
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Now I can have a whole bunch of CDs with no artwork or liner notes. But that never really was part of the music anyway...
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
In a minute, if the contract said all the right things...
Band History:
Writing and rap have been passions of mine for going on 15 years. Although a long-time hip hop journalist, it's only been recently that I've decided to merge my writing with rap by delving into the music as a lyricist. This direction was encouraged by Mic Wac and Da Boobie Regulator, with whom I would form The Almighty Ughnauts! A few songs were recorded together before Mic Wac and Da Boobie Regulator heard the call of film and bounced. Creature Box's DJ (and sometime MC) was just starting to come into the fold, so the two of us teamed up as The Bucket of Gold Teeth. Coincidentally, the first song I recorded was over a beat produced by Shazbot that appeared on Legendary Entertainment's Grimey Groovz compilation. The song was called "Fucdapolice" and featured Selfhelp and Kotep Omegatron. The song sounds like crap. A piece of advice: make sure the guy mixing the song knows what he's doing...

The Bucket of Gold Teeth are in the process of recording material for their debut EP on Hand'Solo Records (past home to Buck 65, Sixtoo and Moka Only).
Your influences?
First and foremost, Ween for their inspiration and recording techniques. Also Shapeshifters, Hawd Gankstuh Rappuhs MCs Wid Ghatz, Halifax hip-hop, Wordsound Records, Kool Keith and movies...
Favorite spot?
Japan is pretty awesome.
Equipment used:
Mead Five-Star "fat lil' notebook"
Papermate medium point pen (blue or black preferably)
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