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In the mid-2000s, alternative hip-hop duo Kidz in the Hall became the new face for the revamped Rawkus Records, the underground rap powerhouse responsible for introducing groundbreaking acts like Mos Def and Talib Kweli before its operations were temporarily closed in 2004. Naledge's intelligence, imagery, and lyricism combined with the progressive and often jazz-inflected sounds of DJ/producer Double O easily recall the early-'90s aesthetic of hip-hop groups such as Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Gang Starr, or Souls of Mischief. A native of Chicago, Naledge (born Jabari Evans) was always the creative and lyrical type of guy, writing poetry and short stories since he was 13, but the New Jersey-bred Double O (born Michael Aguilar) always had been a techie, first DJing in the ninth grade and then composing beats in college. They first met each other at their alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. After witnessing Naledge's rhyme skills at a talent show during his recruiter's visit, impressed audience members pointed him toward the talented DJ. Over the years, the two Ivy Leaguers worked together and became good friends. Once Naledge graduated, he again hooked up with Double O, who had relocated to Los Angeles as an engineer for Sony Studios, and decided to form professionally as Kidz in the Hall. Naledge was already signed as a solo act to the reborn Rawkus and simply brought the Kidz in the Hall duo over to the label. The amount of (mostly Internet) press coverage greatly increased after prolific producer Just Blaze, a fellow techie, friend, and mentor of Double O, co-signed the group's efforts. Naledge and Double O heavily promoted themselves through the Internet and released several mixtapes to build up anticipation for their favorably received Rawkus debut, School Was My Hustle, in October 2006. ~ Cyril Cordor, All Music GuideMore

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Kidz In The Hall
When Chicago native Jabari Evans began developing his literary gift in elementary school, he'd wri...
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Oct 1st, 6:09am
THESE KATS RIP LIKE SHYT~ FEELIN THA THROWBACK FLO
DELIVERY IZ A MUTHAFARKER!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 26th, 2:12pm
yall swagger is way so mean
Nov 3rd, 4:47pm
LOVED the show in DC wasn't really a fan until the show on Sat., but now I am a huge fan just trying to get caught up!!
Sep 28th, 1:33am
Nice seeing you guys at Love on Wednesday!!!
I love the New Video!!!
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Jun 28th, 12:51pm
Looking for to show in Rhode Island July 6 - myspace.com/urbnmkt
Jun 15th, 12:26am
Props to Kidz In The Hall
May 27th, 9:44pm
yall should put ladies n gentlemen on imeem. that's my fav. song.
May 26th, 2:46am
im showin luv on da pg
u best belize it
May 20th, 9:19pm
DRIVIN DOWN THA BLOCK LIKE ITS SATURDAY ITS SATURDAY. THA MUZIK FIRE KID.
May 19th, 3:24pm
the fly kids always hang in the hall!!!!! their clearly the shit