Thaikoon is a Thai-American hip hop group based out of Los Angeles, CA. Formed in late 2007, the
rap group is composed of Dennis “Menace” Dhajobhars, Jaycein “Karmanize” Saardphak, Krisida “KK”
Boonmark, Nattavuth “N-A-Double T” Karakon, Watcharaphon “Big P” Haklindee and resident singer
Danny “Cadillac” Bunnathong. They all came together with one goal in mind, to unleash their brand of
LA-style Hip Hop to Thailand and the rest of the world.
The six individuals in Thaikoon come from different backgrounds and diverse musical influences. The
sound of the group is a creative blend of R&B soul and hardcore rappers delivering their lyrics in Thai
and English. All the members of the group have been making music and performing for several years
on their own. A chance meeting one night at a local bar in Hollywood’s Thaitown with artists Menace,
KK, N-A-Double-T, Big P, and Karmanize lead to the inception of the group.
As the group came together, everybody pulled their resources and built a studio with plans for a debut
album. The first song recorded was the energetic and infectious single “Turp Noi,” which is currently
climbing the charts in Bangkok.
Upon completion of their album, Thaikoon moved forward by performing and MCing at various events
throughout Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. Thaikoon has performed at major venues such
as the Avalon, Key Club, Level 3, Cabana Club and the world famous Palladium. One of their first big
breaks came when the group opened a show for the famed Thai musical pioneer Jay Jetrin. With that
momentum, Thaikoon soon established a loyal fan base and widespread attention; which eventually led
them to open shows for such famed acts as Bodyslam, Thaitanium, Zaza, Nat Myria, Clash and
legendary Thai comedian Note Udom.
The notoriety caught the attention of Thaitanium and now Thaikoon is the first official artist under the
Thaitanium Entertainment label. Thaikoon’s highly anticipated debut album titled “The Movement,”
release under Thaitanium Entertainment, and their first mix tape titled “Straight Outta Thai Town”
volume 1, have recently been released and has garnered a lot of buzz. With the proper support and
foundation already established, Thaikoon will be one of the premier acts in Asian hip hop.
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