Kevin Strickland aka Krook
Sensational,tight,and a ladies man
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Kevin Strickland a.k.a. "KROOK" is known to take the ladies heart right out from under them. Born In Arcadia,Cali "KROOK" is really a force in the Industry,also being sought by many record labels. Krook was invited to the 2003 pre-Grammy(L.A.)
Party by Rene Entertainment, and Platinum Queens PR,Krook which started his own Indi Label
"SOULLYRIC" Entertainment is definitely ready to suprise the consumers and crush a couple of hearts. Krook's management team Big Les & Suave has hooked up with the best people in the business to make Krook a SUCCESS!!!!!
Ladies, Introducing "KROOK", FELLAZ, DON'T LEAVE YOUR LADY UNATTENDED!!!!!Band/artist history
Kevin Strickland, otherwise known in the music industry as Krook, was born in Arcadia, CA. Introduced into a world of song watching his father and other family members who sang in the choir. At age 10, Krook was finally singing leads in the church choir with influences such as The Winans, Shirley Caesar. Gospel music had taken a strong lead in the development of his vocal style.
While in school Krook discovered another aspect of his vocal abilities when he was introduced into R&B music. With influential artists such as Freddie Jackson, Luther Vandross, and Donnie Hathaway he realized his true passion music. Although gospel and R&B had the same familiar melodies content was the only difference. While studying every nuance of both genres of music he started writing and singing melodies that attempted to merge these two influences together.
Later in the development of the artist Krook he moved to Riverside, CA and would again be introduced to a whole new influence, Hip-Hop. He was inspired by the rawness of the music he was hearing, the lyrical content. At that time Krook knew that Hip-Hop had to be the final element in the creation of the artist Krook.
Riverside offered him several venues to showcase his vocal abilities such as ACSO, a black youth talent showcase, and many other local talent contests. At these events, Krook would steal the show and his confidence was building. Krook later joined a vocal/rap group called Barel Tone and continued performing. Their notoriety at these shows led them to popularity and discovery by talent scouts for Motown and Polygram Records. With a deal on the table with Polygram, the group split due to internal conflict. This experience didnt hinder Krooks musical aspirations though; it only made him focus on his own destiny. He continued to write countless songs and further develop his vocal style.
Then in 1999, while recording a hook on a friends rap song, Krook was introduced to Streetlight Productions, an up and coming local production company. The same friend introduced the idea that Krook would be the perfect person to sing the hook on a song for Kurupt a multi platinum-selling member of the Dogg Pound who was working with Streetlight. Kurupt was so impressed that he requested Krooks voice on his next track within his venture with Streetlight. These two songs, The Life I live and I Thought Ya Knew were included as bonus tracks on Kurupts latest album Space Boogie: Smoke Odyssey on Antra/Artemis Records. Krook soon became an invaluable part of the Streetlight sound and was featured on many other hooks for artists like Bad Azz, Seldom Seen, Mr. Shadow, and Roscoe (Kurupts younger brother). Everyone wanted Krook on the hook.
At the same time, Streetlight producer Fingazz would begin to help Krook construct the vision of his own music. Krook was featured on the nationally released album Under The Streetlight with his own song called Smoke In My Lungs, which received very favorable reviews from Vibe magazine and others as well.
Although he has gained notoriety for great rap hooks, this is only one aspect of Krooks abilities, and it is not enough to express his poetic thoughts. His solo album displays his multi-faceted vocal style, merging gospel, R&B, and Hip-Hop, which with his smooth, sultry voice, will appeal to people of all ages, colors, and creeds. His goal is to make songs that reach everybody, stimulating the Mind, Body, and Soul: shedding a new light on the concept of divine Trinity.Have you performed in front of an audience?Where ever there's a crowd, Love performing infront of people and special moments are being with the fans.
Your musical influences
Luther Vandross,Freddie Jackson and Donnie Hathaway.What equipment do you use?
The latest of any eqipment that make sound "KROOK"Anything else?
Krook is not just an R&B artist, he's spiritual and humble as well. Krook doesn't just sing, he's what folks call a feeling artist, which mean you can feel every note he sings and the message is embeded in your men-tal.
Riverside, CA
USA
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35202
Contact
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Comments (20)
I must say you are one talented brother. Your production is seamless. Thanks for sharing this good rhythm and blues...........................peace!
Oh Man! Shake That Thang is smoove! Very nice groove, I could listen to this all day. Keep up the killer work.
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tite sh*** man..come check mines out..holla back
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