About Kottonmouth Kings
The Kottonmouth Kings is an American hip hop group formed in Placentia, California in 1996 by D-Loc and Saint Dog. The group advocates for legalizing cannabis, and their lyrics frequently refer to smoking marijuana. The group plays hip hop, punk and rap rock songs that sometimes incorporate elements of other genres, including psychedelic rock, reggae, dubstep, bluegrass, rip hop and jam band.
On February 24, 1998, Kottonmouth Kings released their first overall album, and their first EP, Stoners Reeking Havoc.
On August 11, 1998, Kottonmouth Kings released their first national album, first studio album, and second overall album titled Royal Highness on Suburban Noize Records and Capitol Records. The album featured the original lineup of Daddy X, D-Loc, Saint Dog on vocals, and Lou Dog on drums and percussion, and DJ Bobby B.
On March 11, 1999, Kottonmouth Kings released their second EP, and third overall album, Stash Box. On October 26, 1999, Kottonmouth Kings released their first compilation album, Hidden Stash. This was also the last album to feature Saint Dog as a member of Kottonmouth Kings in this era.
Kottonmouth Kings began to gain mainstream success with the release of their third studio album, and their fifth overall album, High Society on June 27, 2000. This was the first album to feature "original" member Johnny Richter. The album charted at #65 on the Billboard 200.
On September 4, 2001 D-Loc released his first solo album and his first under the name DJ Shakey Bonez titled The Green Room.
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