Muki (singer)
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Muki during a performance in Beer Sheva, March 2010
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Niv |
| Born | March 2, 1975 |
| Origin | Rishon LeZion, Israel |
| Genres | Hip hop, reggae, punk rock, alternative rock, gangsta rap |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | NMC Music, Shabak Music |
| Associated acts | Shabak Samech, Useless ID |
Danny Niv (Hebrew: דני ניב) (born March 2, 1975 in Rishon LeZion, Israel), better known as Muki (Hebrew: מוקי) is an Israeli singer and rapper, best known as the frontman for successful Israeli hip hop/punk act Shabak Samech between 1992 and 2000, and again since 2007. He is also a successful solo artist. In Shabak Samech, he was also known by the nickname Muki D, given him due to the resemblance of his voice to the voice of Mike D of the Beastie Boys.
Born under the name Daniel Neyburger (Hebrew: דניאל נייבורגר), Muki broke out into the musical scene in the age of 17, when he formed the hip hop act Shabak Samech with a bunch of friends. The band proved to be successful among the Israeli youth and sold thousands of records. The band was active since 1992 until 2000, and released three studio albums and one live album. The band reunited in 2007 for a short tour across Israel and a new album.
After the disbandment of Shabak Samech in 2000, Muki went on to a successful solo career, in collaboration with his Shabak Samech co-member Piloni (Danny Kark). Muki's first solo album was Shma Israel (שמע ישראל) which was released in 2001. The band proved to be very successful, sold 25,000 copies and went gold. The album included guest appearances from artists such as Yuval Banai, Kwami and more. Successful singles from the album included "מדברים על שלום" (Talking About Peace), which was written about the will for peace at the days of the Second Intifada, "ילדה סוכר" (Sugar Girl) and "האדמה בוכה" (The Land Cries) which featured Yuval Banai. The same year, Muki was chosen as Singer of the Year in Israeli radio station Galgalatz's year's end awards.
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