Koolism
Koolism is an Australian hip hop duo originating from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
The members are lyricist Hau Latukefu (born Langomi-e-Hau Latukefu, 1976, Queanbeyan, Australia) and producer/DJ/musician Danielsan Ichiban (born Daniel Elleson, 1975, Auckland, New Zealand).
History
Koolism started out in 1992 when Elleson (aka DJ Rampage) joined a group by the name Tribe Ledda L (L for Latukefu), which comprised Hau and his cousins Hounga and Sione. By 1995 only DJ Danielsan and Hau remained and they changed the name to Koolism, from a song with that name which they recorded the previous year. Their first appearance using that name is on the Homebrews Volume 1 compilation. Their first official release, Bedroom Shit came out in 1996 on cassette and was passed around the country from one person to the next – the inspiration for the track "Tapes" on their 2006 album, New Old Ground.
The tape caught the attention of Blaze and Dr Phibes who offered to put out their next release on vinyl on their recently formed 'Parallax View' label and in 1998 Lift Ya Game was released. This was followed two years later by the Blue Notes EP and in 2002 they released The Season EP. These last 2 were part of a 4 part series of EPs forming a collage when put together – unfortunately the last two in this series, Butcher Shop and The Epic have never been released as most of the material was stolen during a car break-in while touring in 2004.
Podcasts:
Koolism
ALBUMS
- The ‘Umu released: 2010
- New Old Ground released: 2006
- Part 3 - Random Thoughts released: 2004
- Part One released: 2002
- Universe released:
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by: ColiseumTen years on. Every time the line rings I hear a death knell. A voice of darkness. Can't face the feeling. Their lives are ending. Double bolt the door. Wait out the night. Can't face the end alone. Can't hold the night at bay. Can't try to save myself. Can't bear the burden on my own. I fight the nightmares. Face down the fear or sleep through what's left of my life. Shadows fill the street. Sweat out the heat. Grasp the line. Wait out our time. Can't face the end alone. Can't hold the night at bay. Can't try to save myself. Can't bear the burden on my own. I can't bear this life unguided. I can't live to see you in the ground.