Double K (American musician)

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Double K
Birth nameMichael Turner
Also known asDJ Kaos, LA Mike, Hale Bop, Big Mike, Mike Burner, K Jackson, Kidd Drunkadelic, Dub K, Boogie
Born(1977-08-01)August 1, 1977
California, United States
Origin, Los Angeles, California, United States
DiedJanuary 30, 2021(2021-01-30) (aged 43)
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapping
Producing
InstrumentsTurntable, Sampler, Vocal
Years active1997 — 2021
Associated actsPeople Under The Stairs,
WebsitePUTS.Band - Official PUTS Artist Page

Michael Turner (August 1, 1977 – January 30, 2021), best known as Double K,[1] was one half of hip hop duo People Under The Stairs, serving as a vocalist/MC, DJ and producer. He recorded and produced 12 studio albums and over 20+ singles, EPs, and compilations with People Under The Stairs. He also recorded and produced one solo album "Clinophobia" (2017).

Turner was a producer and DJ for People Under The Stairs, Villain Park, Kidd Lexus, and Blvme. He was older brother of Villain Park group member Smoke, rapper Pookie Blow and first cousin of celebrated Los Angeles producer, Computer Jay. He produced the very first solo song by Murs called "Red Dots" [2] in 1996.[3] In the garage of his own home, Double K recorded George Clinton of Parliament for his appearance on the People Under The Stairs album Stepfather. Double K was a lifelong Parliament Funkadelic fan and also an official member of George Clinton's Funk Mob. His musical aliases include: DJ Kaos, LA Mike, Hale Bop, K Jackson, Kidd Drunkadelic, Dub K and Boogie.

In April 2018 Mike appeared in a long form interview for Episode 81 of Peter Agoston's The House List podcast.[4]

On January 30, 2021 Turner died at his home.[5][6]

Early life[]

Michael Turner was born in Hollywood and raised in West Los Angeles on Crescent Heights Blvd. His father, Michael Turner Sr. was a drummer and musician. Mike was introduced to an eclectic mix of records at an early age by both his father and mother. He attended Saturn Street Elementary School, where he won the 1985 talent show and won by performing a Fat Boys cover.

Mike attended Alexander Hamilton High School alongside Murs, Scarub, and Eligh, who he would collaborate with during their early musical career as Log Cabin.[7] Mike started out as a DJ getting introduced to the techniques, components, and style from DJ Sweat. He would perform at high school functions and was known under the moniker DJ Kaos for some time. He would then take on the name Double K from the character Kenny "Double K" Kirkland played by Guy Davis[8] in the film Beat Street (1984).[9]

Discography[]

People Under The Stairs Albums[]

Main article: People Under the Stairs discography

Solo albums[]

  • Clinophobia (While You Were Sleeping) (as "LA Mike", 2017)[10]

Mixtape Compilations[]

  • I Ain't Gettin' Better (as "DJ Double K", 2000)
  • Uhh, I Hope Y'all Got Your Sunglasses On Out There... (as "LA Mike", 2002)[11]
  • Doin' What We Do, The Way We Do When We Do What We Do... (with A.C. the PD, 2005)[12]
  • The Family Circus Mixtape (The Aesthetics Crew, 2012)[13]

Solo Tracks[]

  • "Livin' A Mean One" (On Top of the World, 2002)[14]
  • "Livin' A Mean One (The New Gangsta Gangsta)" (Ssence, 2003)[15]
  • "Skit" (Ssence, 2003)[15]
  • "The Mike Turner Story" (Ssence, 2003)[15]
  • "Smoking A Blunt" (Natural Fun, 2004)[16]
  • "Face To Face" (Taking Me Places 7", 2008)[17]
  • "Bonus Beat" (Taking Me Places 7", 2008)[17]

References[]

  1. ^ "The party's over, as hip-hop lifers People Under the Stairs talk calling it quits". Los Angeles Times. 2019-02-04. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  2. ^ 3 Melancholy Gypsys / Murs – Comurshul (1996, Cassette), retrieved 2021-02-12
  3. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/CK5b5CRJ3B5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
  4. ^ Ep. 81 - Double K (PUTS), retrieved 2021-02-09
  5. ^ "Double K, People Under The Stairs Rapper And Producer, Dead At 43". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  6. ^ "Double K, People Under the Stairs rapper, dies aged 43". The Guardian. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  7. ^ Log Cabin / Universouls – LA Experimental / Westcoast Underground (1995, Cassette), retrieved 2021-02-12
  8. ^ "Guy Davis". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  9. ^ Lathan, Stan (1984-06-06), Beat Street (Drama, Music), Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis, Jon Chardiet, Leon W. Grant, Orion Pictures, retrieved 2021-02-11
  10. ^ LA Mike – Clinophobia (2018, Vinyl), retrieved 2021-02-10
  11. ^ LA Mike – Uhh, I Hope Y'all Got Your Sunglasses On Out There (CD), retrieved 2021-02-10
  12. ^ The A.C. The Program Director And Double K – Doin' What We Do, The Way We Do When We Do What We Do... (CDr), retrieved 2021-02-10
  13. ^ The Aesthetics Crew – The Family Circus Mixtape (2012, All Media), retrieved 2021-02-12
  14. ^ On Top Of The World (2002, CD), retrieved 2021-02-10
  15. ^ a b c "Various - Ssence". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  16. ^ Natural Fun - Hip Hop From California (2004, CD), retrieved 2021-02-10
  17. ^ a b Olde Soul | Double K – Taking Me Places / Face To Face (2008, Split, Vinyl), retrieved 2021-02-10
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