| 词条 | Kangol Kid |
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|name = Kangol Kid |image = https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=kangol%20kid&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAUQjhw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhiphopwired.com%2F2010%2F11%2F03%2Fjay-z-responds-to-hammer-diss-hes-going-to-be-embarassed-22222%2F&ei=JyxUVYHONYrEsAXL9YDQBA&bvm=bv.93112503,d.b2w&psig=AFQjCNE8Fm9Ay2gX6eYjLFySRp_IyTzWpg&ust=1431665949503611|caption = |background = solo_singer |birth_name = Shaun Shiller Fequiere |origin = Brooklyn, New York, USA |genre = Hip-hop |years_active = 1983–present |label = Select Records Jive Records |associated_acts = UTFO Full Force The Real Roxanne }}Shaun Shiller Fequiere, known by his stage name, Kangol Kid, or, alternatively, The Kangol Kid, is an American hip hop producer, songwriter, break dancer, and emcee. Kangol is best known as a member of the old school hip hop group, UTFO.[1] Kangol Kid was the first hip-hop artist to endorse a product through his official sponsorship with Kangol headwear.[2][3][4][4][5] His signature hat has been inducted into the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.[6] Kangol Kid is considered to be one of the "pioneers of hip-hop".[8] Early yearsFequiere was born in Brooklyn, New York to Haitian parents.[7] Fequiere shied away from his Haitian heritage growing up.[8] He acquired his nickname, The Kangol Kid, from neighborhood friends during the early 80s, because of the many Kangol hats he owns and wears.{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}} He is also officially sponsored by Kangol Headwear, Inc.{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}} He was signed to his first record label deal at age 17, without a legal representation.[9] UTFO memberKangol Kid was originally a breakdancer along with his dance partner, Doctor Ice. In 1984, UTFO became one of the most popular rap and breakdance acts in the country on the strength of their breakout single, "Roxanne, Roxanne."{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}} During the mid-80s, as "Roxanne, Roxanne" gained popularity and chart position, UTFO was voted best rap group, at the 1988 Urban Music Awards, had featured spots on Don Cornelius' Soul Train, The Phil Donahue Show, and performed live for actors such as Dustin Hoffman, and Tony Danza. UTFO was the first rap group to perform at Harlem's Apollo Theater as they opened for Hall & Oates and the Temptation's Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin.{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}} In 1987, UTFO released their most popular selling album, Lethal. The title song featured the rock group Anthrax and later that year became the number one rap album in the United States. Production, management, and songwritingIn 1985, Fequiere wrote and composed "Private Property" on the Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force.[10] Later that year, he managed and produced the rap group, Whistle.[11] Fequiere works as a producer, composer, performer, artist manager, and songwriter. He is the President of music production company, Kangol's Kreations, Inc., and CEO of his Public Relations firm, Kreative Media Group.[12] Fequiere's lectures at high schools and colleges nationwide on the business of music.[13] In 2012, Fequiere became to first rapper to be honored by the American Cancer Society.[14] References1. ^{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p178284/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: The Kangol Kid|last=Kellman|first=Andy|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=3 July 2010}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=https://atlantadailyworld.com/2014/02/14/learn-the-business-behind-hip-hop/ |title=Learn the Business Behind Hip Hop |editor=Sanders, Brandee |date=14 February 2014 |publisher=Atlantic Daily World |accessdate=6 October 2017}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=https://nmaahc.si.edu/hip-hop-fashions |title=Hip hop fashions |editor=Press |publisher=Smithsonian Institution |accessdate=6 October 2017}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://edlovershow.com/3182181/kangol-kid-hip-hop-endorsement/ |title=Kangol Kid On How A Lawsuit Turned Into Hip Hop’s First Product-Endorsement [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] |editor=Lover, Ed |date=14 September 2016 |publisher=Ed Lover Show |accessdate=6 October 2017}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://dancemogul.com/news/?p=5288 |title=Kangol Kid / UTFO / Hip Hop Legend |editor=Press |date=19 June 2013 |publisher=Dance Mogul |accessdate=4 October 2017}} 6. ^Kangol hat worn by The Kangol Kid at Smithsonian Institution - Object number 2016.102 7. ^1 {{cite AV media |people=Kangol Kid |year=2017 |title=Kangol Kid Talks About Being Haitian and more |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgrh665cLts |accessdate=3 October 2017 |location=USA |publisher=AllHipHopTV |via=YouTube}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5OQVDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA394#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=Politics and Popular Culture in the Post-Civil Rights Era |editor=Iton, Richard |page=394 |year=2010 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn= 9780199733606 |accessdate=3 October 2017}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=https://allhiphop.com/2008/09/01/yo-kangol-industry-advisor/ |title=Yo Kangol!: INDUSTRY ADVISOR |editor=Press |date=1 September 2008 |publisher=All HipHop |accessdate=6 October 2017}} 10. ^Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam With Full Force / Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam With Full Force 11. ^{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=772AV6upth4C&pg=PA12#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=And The Cradle Will Rock|editor=Leland, John|page=12|date=September 1986|publisher=SPIN|accessdate=3 October 2017}} 12. ^1 {{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/xs10magazine/docs/i5_print_final_blk_revised_1_|title=Kangol Kid: A Trailblazing Hip Hop Pioneer from the U.T.F.O. Crew|editor=Oxford, Bill|pages=12–14|publisher=XS10|accessdate=3 October 2017}} 13. ^Kangol Kid "U.T.F.O.’s Kangol Kid on Being a Haitian in America" HBCU Alumni website 14. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2012/06/kangol-kid-utfo-becomes-first-rap-artist-be-honored-american-cancer-society/ |title=Kangol Kid of U.T.F.O. Becomes First Rap Artist to be Honored by the American Cancer Society |editor=Press |date=15 June 2012 |publisher=VIBE |accessdate=4 October 2017}} External links
10 : American rappers of Haitian descent|American choreographers|American male dancers|Record producers from New York (state)|Living people|Musicians from Brooklyn|People from Brooklyn|Rappers from New York City|21st-century American rappers|Year of birth missing (living people) |
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