ArtistInfo

Kool Kyle The Starchild

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!

Genres

• Hip-Hop/Rap
• R&B/Soul