Double-0 (Kidz in the Hall)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Aguilar |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York |
| Origin | New Jersey United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Labels |
Rawkus Records(2006-2007) Duck Down Records(2007-present) |
| Associated acts | Kidz in the Hall, Double-O, MIC THE DRUMS, Boot Camp Click, Just Blaze, Travis McCoy, Donnis, Estelle Swaray, Masta Ace, Camp Lo, Black Milk |
| Website | http://www.kidzinthehall.com/ |
Michael Aguilar, better known by his stage name Double O, is an American producer and one half of the acclaimed hip-hop group Kidz in the Hall.
Born in Brooklyn, Double-0 was introduced to music early by his father who was also a DJ and a guitarist/singer in a band during his youth in Belize. Even though Michael Aguilar Sr. ended his music career in its infancy, his love for music was apparent and passed down to his sons. “Even when we didn’t have much money I can always remember there being a loud system in the house” says Double-O of his early years. “He was always concerned with having a proper sounding system in the house and later the car.” He later attended the University of Pennsylvania where he competed in track. Double-O is an accomplished track runner, having won multiple Ivy League championships and competing in the 2004 Olympics for Belize. While attending college he met classmate Jabari Evans, a rapper now known as Naledge. The two began working together and formed the hip-hop group Kidz in the Hall.
Double-O first met his future groupmate Jabari Evans (Naledge) in 2000 during a talent show at the University of Pennsylvania. They began recording songs, making demos, and performing at local shows which eventually led to Double-0 and Naledge forming Kidz in the Hall. Double-0 made a connection with Just Blaze through a job he had at T-Mobile, and Blaze soon recognized their immense talent. Blaze then aligned himself with the duo and oversaw their debut School Was My Hustle. Kidz in the Hall signed a group deal with Rawkus Records, and released the album to critical acclaim in 2006.
In early 2007, Kidz in the Hall created a song entitled "Work To Do" in support of democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, who has ties to Naledge's hometown of Chicago. They were among the first artists to support Obama in their music. The song features a sample from The Main Ingredient's version of the Isley Brothers original of the same name.
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