Emkej

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Emkej
Birth nameMarko Kocjan
OriginMaribor, Slovenia
GenresConscious hip hop, rap
Years active2006–present
LabelsWudisban Records
Member ofVelebor, Tekochee Kru, Wudisban
Websitewww.emkej.ws

Emkej is a Slovenian rapper and founder of Wudisban Records from Maribor, Slovenia. He is also one of the most recognizable Slovenian hip hop figures and a member of hip hop group Tekochee Kru.

Early career[edit]

Emkej started his rap career at a local group called B-Squad, formed with his friend Sniki and his neighbour Kato, who was the group's producer. Together they recorded music mostly at home and appeared at various local hip hop shows.[1]

Tekochee Kru and later career[edit]

In 2005, Emkej and Sniki joined one of Maribor's best known hip hop groups, Tekochee Kru. The first quickly established himself as the most prolific rapper among 7 members, appearing the most on their studio debut and also releasing his solo effort, titled 'Šmorn' in 2010. He continued touring the nation and released his second album in 2012.[2]

Discography[edit]

Source:[3]

Solo albums[edit]

  • Šmorn (2010)[1]
  • Znajdi se (2012)
  • Probaj razumet (2017)
  • VKBTM (2021)

Other[edit]

  • adijo stari, kaki scenarij (with Tekochee Kru) (2007)[1]
  • Božja Gamad (with Velebor) (2013)
  • Cifre (with DJ Splif) (2013)
  • Sabljasti tiger (with Tekochee Kru) (2014)
  • Probam Razumet (with Roots in Session) (2018)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Emkej interview". Archived from the original on 2016-01-06., Retrieved 27.10.2015
  2. ^ "Emkej bio on Wudisban records". Archived from the original on 2015-09-29., Retrieved 27.9.2015
  3. ^ "Discography on Wudisban records". Archived from the original on 2015-09-28., Retrieved 27.9.2015