About Us…

• Monday, December 27, 2010

  “Vokab Kompany is another act that refuses to be pigeonholed. Two MCs might lead you to believe that it’s hip hop, but that doesn’t begin to tell the story. The seven-piece band from San Diego played for more than an hour, a set that was at times funky, jazzy, heavy, bouncy, even bluegrassy…And it all made sense. Through it all, the crowd was treated to microphonic gymnastics of the dueling MCs, Rob Hurt and Burkey. The group is legit; see them” Lindol French, Sacramento Press

   

  ” A sound whose genre goes something like; hip-hop, soul, electro, funk. You have two MC’s who’s charged sped-up lyrical flows; made to sound effortless…seamless synergy with their voices and their lyrics are playfully vivacious and positive… layered with creative electro beats. ” Sam Dorman, NBC San Diego

   

  VK is high energy, 7 piece, indie-electro-hip hop. Combining catchy hooks with rhythmic harmonic flow, the capabilities of 22nd century electronics-channeled through classically trained keys and violin, deep baselines and driving rhythms. Vokab Kompany pulsates throughout listeners for hours after a shows end, leaving their weary bodies immobilized, and their fingers rapidly working the computer to download their latest music. Their studio work has ranged from songs with Killah Priest of the Wu Tang Clan to members of Cage the Elephant, and from Luckyiam of the Living Legends as well as Aplus of the Hyroglyphics.

   

  The New Kong features hip hop icon and Grammy Nominated, Lateef The Truthspeaker ( Latryx, Mighty Underdogs), The Mutaytor (w/ Jonny Avila of Oingo Boingo), RadioActive (Spearhead), Karen Mills (Jason Maraz band), Jboogie (Dubtronic Science), Mc Souleye (BLVD), Freddy Machete (production for Tech9, Keek the Sneak) to name a few. The album blends styles with diverse instrumentation; horns, strings, samples, percussion, an array of vocal styles, tastefully adding paint to a thick bass-driven electronic foundation.

   

  “The New Kong’ is an eclectic compilation and several different genres. Hip-hop, to electro rock, mix with a twist of funk, add in intelligent drum and bass, then throw in an insane amount of talent. All this pulled together by two of the most talented MC’s/Singers I have whitnessed, Burkey Baby and Robbie Gallo. Album opener “That Day” is a toe-tapping tune, with a great beat, free flowing vocals, and a sweet combination of synths. guitar, and drums (I think I even hear a flute). A few other stand out songs are “Merry Go Round” featuring Radio Active and Karen Mills, “Sneaker Drip” a remix with J Boogie, and “Shine” featuring Souleye, and Solovox. There are 14 incredible tracks to choose from. It’s safe to say that Vokab have made a statement with an album that is creatively different from any other that I’ve heard so far. Mixing, mashing, sampling and creating, Vokab Kompany made their statement a solid one, without being overshadowed by a laudable list of contributors.” Leslie Krouse, Revolt in Style Magazine

   

  Vokab Kompany are currently touring the west coast of North America and recording two albums including their self titled album which will feature only their live band (due to release summer 2011). The group is also putting out an EP titled (Quit Sleep) with a Los Angeles label (due to release spring 2011).

   

  Stay tuned…