Kung Fu Vampire
| Kung Fu Vampire | |
|---|---|
| Origin | San Jose, California |
| Genres | Hip hop, hardcore hip-hop, gangsta rap, gothic hip-hop |
| Occupation(s) |
Producer Rapper |
| Years active | 2001—present |
| Labels | Independent - Mad Insanity Records |
| Associated acts | Mars, Brother J, Twiztid, Wrekonize, Tech N9ne |
| Website | www.KungFuVampire.com |
Kung Fu Vampire is an American rapper from San Jose, California and the vocalist of the musical group of the same name. He has toured or performed with Twiztid, 2 Live Crew, Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Insane Clown Posse, Brotha Lynch Hung, Tha Alkaholiks, Digital Underground, Kool Keith, KRS-One, Papa Roach and The Pharcyde, in addition to collaborating with musicians such as Eddie Gale and Spice 1.
Kung Fu Vampire began breakdancing at the age of six, and taught himself how to rap and sing while playing Drums and Bass as a hobby. At the age of twelve, his aunt began taking him to see concert performances, and introduced him to a Gothic style of dress. At 14 years old He and 3 friends from his neighborhood formed a group infusing Classic Hip Hop with Funk and Electronica which at that time was very innovative and hard for the mainstream to grasp. In 2001, he adopted the name "Kung Fu Vampire" during a conversation with his friends in which they discussed the idea of a martial arts film featuring vampires. Kung Fu Vampire formed a band based on the "Kung Fu Vampire" concept. Concepts from an unpublished novel he wrote also formed the basis for the group's stage act and beliefs centered around "Balance" KFV refers to it as the "Yin and Yang of Fang" .
In 2006, the group was voted as the "Best Local Band" by Metro Silicon Valley readers. and went on to win the award 2 more times. Director Darren Lynn Bousman was impressed by Kung Fu Vampire's performance style, and pushed for the rapper to perform at the release party for Saw III as well as opting to do a Music Video. Kung Fu Vampire has also performed at The Playboy Mansion. Bousman's association with Kung Fu Vampire continued with performances at the release party for Repo! The Genetic Opera, and Bousman included Kung Fu Vampire's song "Dead Girls Don't Say No" in the film Mother's Day. In 2009, the Juggalo fan website Faygoluvers.net featured Kung Fu Vampire's music video "iCount" on the site, attracting the attention of Twiztid, who invited Kung Fu Vampire to perform as the duo's opening act during their 2010 "Slaughterhouse" tour. Since 2010, KFV has done 10 Nation Wide Tours including a tour in Canada and 3 appearances at the Gathering of the Juggalos in Cave-In-Rock, IL. Kung Fu Vampire is 100% Independently funded and has been offered 7 Record Label contracts throughout his career and has yet to sign one. In 2012, Kung Fu Vampire appeared in the music video for E-40's song "Zombie" featuring Brotha Lynch Hung and Tech N9ne. In 2013, Kung Fu Vampire makes an appearance on the Reality Show "Oddities: San Francisco" on the History and Science Channel. His latest Music video "Slice Of Life" is a testament to originality and crosses boundaries into a real deal "paranormal movie" - It's guaranteed to leave you with Goosebumps and is part 3 in a series of videos that have been released thus far. on Sunday September 13 Kung Fu Vampire headlined The Sofa Music Festival in San Jose, CA. On Onctober 16th 2015 KFV's song "Turnt Up" appears in the movie "Tales Of Halloween".
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