Kaze & 9th Wonder

Kevin “Kaze” Thomas Is A Versatile Artist-Producer Who Captures The Spirit Of Groundbreakers Like Run-DMC Snoop Dog And Wu-Tang Clan To Promote An On-Going Innovative Hip-Hop Culture. Hailing From Northern Virginia And Eastern North Carolina Kaze Grew Up In The 80’s Memorizing His Big Sister’s Mix Tapes Of Hip-Hop Legends To Lift Himself Out Of An Oppressive Country Lifestyle. As A Student In Communications At The University Of North Carolina In Chapel Hill Kaze Helped To Create Hip-Hop Nation An On-Campus Organization Fostering The Growth Of Local Emcees Poets DJs Dancers And Graffiti Artists. His Mission Gained National Attention In 2001 When Kaze Was Tapped To Co-Create Produce And Host The Nationally Syndicated Television Program Titled Hip-Hop Nation Notes From The Underground. The Show Captured The Immensity Of The Culture’s Influence With Viewers In Over A Hundred Markets And Linked Kaze’s Name With A Movement Of International Interest. Kaze’s Production Experiences Led To The Establishment Of His Own Record Label Soul Dojo Inc. The Initial Offering Under That Label Is His Spirit Of ’94 A Tribute To The Legends Of Hip-Hop Featuring 15 Tracks He Both Wrote And Produced. Ingenuity And Originality Characterize His Rhymes While His Words Promote Political Consciousness Address Personal Trials And Celebrate The Passion Of Hip-Hop. The March 2003 Release Of Spirit Of ‘94 Set The Standard For The Label Claiming Much Critical Acclaim And Winning Fans Across The State. read less