KENNY KINGPIN (POPPA L.Q)
After much soul searching during his 26-month stint in the Federal Penitentiary, Kenny Kingpin (formally know as Poppa L.Q.) is ready to resurrect WestCoast rap, not only by making hit records with his clever rhymes and polished delivery, but by creating his own movement with Po No Mo Entrainment. KenneyKingpin founded Po No Mo Entertainment to take other artists under his wing, in order to educate them about the music business and enhance their musicalabilities, empowering them with the tools needed to succeed in the entertainment business.
The South Central native made his debut under the alias, Laquan, and released his first album, Notes of a Native Son, under Island Records. He received helpfrom Bell Biv DeVoe collaborators Richard Wolf (producer) and Bret Epic Mazur (Crazy Town). The album produced the hit single, Nows the B-Turn, featuringRicky Bell of Bell Biv DeVoe. The song hit the Billboard charts at number 48, which is an extraordinary accomplishment for any new artist in the Rap/Hip-Hopgenre.
Relentless hard work in the studio, and momentum from his first album, landed him a deal with Rap-A-Lot Records West (Virgin) under the new alias, Poppa L.Q.His second album, Your Entertainment, My Reality, debuted to rave reviews making Billboards top 100. The song, Why Hate Me, an instant hit, helped buildhis following in underground Hip Hop.
Breaking down barriers with his first two albums, Poppa L.Q. (Kenny Kingpin) teamed up with The Luniz, Mad Max, and Phat Bossi on the street anthem, Killazon the Payroll, which was on The Luniz second album, Lunitik Muzik. This collaboration lead to the forming of The Regime, founded by Yukmouth, Poppa L.Q.(Kenny Kingpin), Dru Down, Gonzone, Tech9, Mad Maxx, and Phat Bossi.
His collaboration with Cool Nutz on a track called, Harsh Game for the People, bought more success. The project led to the creation of the group D.B.A(Doing Business As) with Cool Nutz and producer Bosko. The group signed with Universal and released, The Album, making noise with the hit track, Fa ShiestyCats, featuring Kurupt and WC. Other artist, such as, E-40, B.G, AMG, and Ras Kass were also featured on the album. D.B.A.s success was diminished due tothe incarceration of Poppa L.Q. (Kenny Kingpin) at the end of 2000.
During his incarceration a pre-recorded collaboration with fellow Regime member, Yukmouth, Regime Killers 2001, was release on Yukmouths, Thug Lord: NewTestament album. This was a follow-up to the underground anthem, Killers on the Payroll. Later that year, Poppa L.Q. (Kenny Kingpin) appeared on anotherpre-recorded track, Lost Angels in the Sky, with Kokane. The track was later featured on the, Bones Soundtrack, a Snoop Dogg Record/Soundtrack.
In February 2003, Poppa L.Q. was released and decided to go back to his roots. With his new beginning came his new alias, Kenny Kingpin, given to him bylegendary artist, The King of Slang, E-40. He teamed up Yukmouth and The Regime once again on two mixtapes, All Out War, Vol.1 and Vol.2. Kenny Kingpinopened eyes and ears with his songs, Turn It Up, produced by Hi-Tek, Im Bigger Than That, off vol.1, and Datz Da Bizznezz, off the vol.2 album. Kenny Kingpinalso hooked-up with his old group D.B.A and did the song, Walktadis, which made the album E-40 and Bosko Presents: That Fire. Play Your Position Vol.4: SuperSize Your Hustle, hosted by Dow Jones, is Kenny Kingpin’s latest work which featured artist such as Yukmouth, C-Bo, Mitchy Slick, Ras Kass, and others,building anticipation for his solo street album, Richest of the Poorest and Poorest of the Richest, which is going to change the game.
Armed with his new name, company, and outlook on life, Kenney Kingpin is ready to step his game up and be recognized as one of the most skilled M.C.s andexecutives of our generation.
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Kenny Kingpin and Furious performing, "Movin Heavy" and "Ballar Boi," at Club Dirty West/House of Blues in Hollywood.
