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Does OldSchool Hip Hop have a place to be heard in todays modern genre of music? yes damn it...and Kool Krys is a daring young rapper who broke free from the spiders web to create a complete old school original 100% Hip Hop,soul flavor Cd.This Cd is a djs dreams most of the music have breaks for the old school vynil spinners with serato..complemented with loop spots on track 2,4,8,11 an 12 Click Here to Listen .Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Kool Krys (Christina Stefanski) moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2003 to pursue her Bachelor’s in sociology and contemporary studies at the University of King’s College. While in Halifax, she established herself as a prominent member of the local hip hop scene.

A youth mentor within the GEM (Girls Empowering Mentoring Program) and dance instructor in the Halifax community, Kool Krys demonstrated her commitment to being a positive role model for youths. She shared her passion for hip hop through performing and participating in numerous shows with the University of King’s College Dance Collective, FemFest, the Khyber Centre for the Arts, and various venues in Halifax. Kool Krys also co-hosted the radio show "Wax Museum" on Dalhousie University’s CKDU 88.1 FM.
A writer for her university newspaper, Kool Krys interviewed local and international hip hop artists, including Buck 65, Kardinal Offishall, and K-OS and she informed her community about their music and performances in Halifax.

The Kool Krys rap identity came through performances at Halifax venues and building with dynamic east coast artists. In 2007, Kool Krys released her debut album, “The Return of Diana Prince,” featuring talented Halifax artists and production by Canadian producer Bix.

In 2007, she returned to her hometown Ottawa to pursue her studies in public relations. While developing her communications skills, Kool Krys dedicated herself to writing and recording her second album "Perfume," produced by Bix. The album features Canadian hip hop heavy hitters Eternia, Ghettosocks, and Jesse Dangerously and American hip hop/indie artist Sontiago.

Kool Krys' long-awaited release of her second album "Perfume" will take place on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at Babylon Nightclub - 317 Bank Street in Ottawa. Doors open at 11 p.m. $5 cover.
The release show will feature performances by Halifax rap artist Ghettosocks and Ottawa's Dee Jay Frame, and a beat showcase by Bix.

 

1.Diana Prince 02:36
2.Kool Krys 03:15
3.Never Give You Up feat. Eternia 02:26
4.Do It For Yourself 03:42
5.Bring It Back feat. Sontiago 02:45
6.Co Slychac (What's Up) 01:25
7.Feel The Culture feat. Ghettosocks 02:24
8.Play It Again 02:43
9.Get With The Program 02:45
10.Words feat. Jesse Dangerously 02:41
11.I'll Be Around feat. Dynamo NP 02:45
12.Turn It Up! 02:43