Koolism
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- A decade deep, the Koolism journey is just beginning. Comprised of the talents of DJ Danielsan, and the equally impressive MC Hau, Koolism are truly an exceptional musical duo.A decade deep, the Koolism journey is just beginning. Comprised of the talents of DJ Danielsan, and the equally impressive MC Hau, Koolism are truly an exceptional musical duo. 2002 has seen the release of the group’s first full length album "Part One", instantly hailed a classic by both listeners and the media. Formed in 1992, Koolism engineered their musicianship around a strong friendship and a mutual respect for each other’s work. Being based in Canberra, the nation’s capital, Hau and Daniel have utilised their isolation to create a sound like no other. Inventive, rich and lovingly crafted. Hau’s wit and inventive dexterity sees him lyrically unrivalled within the Southern Hemisphere. Proud and passionate for his Tongan culture and heritage is highly evident and runs deeply through his lyric. The sounds of the South Pacific also permeate the unique instrumental blend heard throughout the entirety of the Koolism catalogue. On stage, Hau exudes confidence and epitomises his own, original style. Producer and DJ, Danielsan draws heavily on reggae, soul and jungle sound principles to create a thick funk unique and distinctive to Koolism. Rated as one of the top 5 DJs in the country, Daniel has been developing and perfecting his skills since the late ‘80s - winning respect in the underground over time and now seen regularly above ground in the judges seat for all major DJ competitions such as the DMC World Championships. Together, Daniel and Hau have become an unparalleled force on the Australian hip hop scene, pushing boundaries and blazing trails with their largely unadulterated portfolio. Undeniably music created from the soul for the soul, the Koolism sound truly runs the place hot. Locally, Koolism are the definitive when it comes to any hip hop program, appearing on multiple home-grown compilations and performing at live events like the Big Day Out, Vibes On A Summer’s Day and Freaky Loops. Their genuine approach to music has also been recognised on a global scale, with invitations to perform with some massive international artists, namely Black Eyed Peas, Jungle Brothers, Blackalicious, Ugly Duckling and King Kapisi. The duo feature in Australian street press on a weekly basis and have received rave reviews in publications abroad such as Blast in Japan and the UK’s Muzik and Hip Hop Connection. 2002 saw the duo release the highly anticipated "Part One", their first album on CD, which contained fresh tracks alongside those previously only released on vinyl. This CD release allowed Koolism to expand on their loyal and hugely supportive underground following to cater to a wider, ever-growing fan base. Koolism’s commercial existence has also been enhanced by Australia’s leading music program, Rage, airing the film clip to The Season, the title track to their latest EP. With only Part One delivered, one can only imagine the next few instalments. Koolism. You couldn't ask for less.