US
Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Kyle Brinson
KOOL KYLE STARCHILD: Kyle Brinson is professionally known as ”Kool Kyle” the original “Starchild”. Kyle’s fiery performances began uptown in the Bronx during the late 70s. His hardcore-b-boy street delivery is crisp and smooth. In 1979, the “Starchild” became the first solo MC from the Bronx with a record deal with the record, “Do You Like That Funky Beat?” originally recorded by the funk/r&b group B.T. Express making it a two time hit single. In 1981, Kool Kyle was the first MC to perform in a movie called “Downtown 81” starring avante garde artist Jean Michel Basquait and Debbie Harry of the group Blondie. This film was not released however; it contains the first rap performance in a motion picture. In 1983, Kool Kyle signed with Profile Records and recorded with Billy Bill his biggest hit that was produced by Kurtis Blow “Trouble” B/W “The Old School”. A dedicated pioneer, Kyle continues to blaze new trails while always supporting the roots of Hip Hop. And as long as there is a microphone to be found, Kyle The Original Starchild will be there to burn it up!
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Trouble / The Old School | Kool Kyle The Starchild and Billy Bill | 1985 | Album |
Getting Over | Kool Kyle The Starchild | 1982 | Album |
It's Rockin Time (Rock Rockin Time) | Kool Kyle The Starchild | 1981 | Album |
Do You Like That Funky Beat (Ah, Beat Beat) | Kool Kyle The Starchild | 1980 | Single |