About Me
Long before hip-hop made its indelible imprint, Koshen, born in Belize, Central America, was introduced to the fascinating African and Caribbean Rhythms that would later become part an integral part of his foundation as an MC. Known for his passionate dancing, young Koshen tore up the dance floor as soon as he could walk. "I remember my parents waking me up to entertain customers waiting downstairs in the restaurant", reminisces Kosh of his early years in his native country. But all of that was about to change. When he was about eleven years old, Koshen's father, who was living in the Bronx, New York, sent for his son. With the dramatic move to the BX, Koshens musical beginnings shifted gears as he began what would be come a life-long exploration; Koshen met hip-hop for the first time.As Koshen listened attentively, his body danced a new dance, posing in his b-boy stance moving to the sounds of EPMD, Rakim, Gang Starr, KRS 1, Big Daddy Kane, Monie Love and many more. As fascinating as it was, Koshen's time in the Big Apple was short-lived. Swapping the East Coast for the West, it was one year later that Koshen made the three thousand mile move to Oakland, California and his career as an MC began. With the move, Koshen was introduced to a whole different side of hip-hop. Too Short, E-40, Ascari X, The Coup, Ghetto Boys, C-BO and N.W.A. were now in constant rotation on his walkman. After clearly hearing the different kinds of hip hop music, from The Bronx to Oakland, Koshen was inspired to pick up his own pen. "As a new artist, I was challenged with finding myself as an artist, creating an original style and positioning myself in an ever-changing hip-hop world".Like a true Gemini, Koshens music often finds him at opposite ends of the spectrum as his vocals dance eloquently, rhyming one minute and delivering vicious reggae chants the next. From the East Coast to the West and all the way back to his Caribbean roots, Koshens artistic style is as varied as it is unique.
