The Kaze

The Kaze is an American hip hop group from Memphis, Tennessee. They were active from 1990 to 2000 with MC Mack, Lil Corb and Project Pat; the group underwent several changes with Lil Corb's death in 2013.

The Kaze
The Kaze in 2007
Background information
Also known asKilla Klan Kaze
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres
Years active1990 (1990)–present
LabelsKami Kaze Productions (1992–present)
Hypnotize Minds (1994–2000)
Prophet Entertainment (1995–1998)
MembersMC Mack
Vokillz
Kano
Da Wolf
Mac-Yo
Queen King
Past membersLil Corb (deceased)
Project Pat
Pimp Teddy
Mac Yo
Nigaro
K-Rock (deceased)
M-Child
Scan Man

History

The Kaze began their activities in the early 1990s in Memphis, consisting of Project Pat, Lil Corb and Scan Man. In 1995, the group (then known as "Killa Klan Kaze") was featured on a tape entitled "Volume 3 Spring Mix 95", which contained the first track of Killa Klan Kaze, "Runnin 'Lip". The formation consisted of MC Mack, Scan Man and K-Rock. They had a track on Three 6 Mafia's 1995 EP Live by Yo Rep, titled "Be a Witness". Project Pat ultimately replaced K-Rock and in 1998 the group released their first album KamiKaze Timez Up and sold about 50,000 independent copies. The album was released with the production of Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J and DJ Paul. The album would be the only project released by the group together.[1][2] 1999, the group's label, Prophet Entertainment shut down after label co-founders DJ Paul and Juicy J split from fellow label co-founder Nick Scarfo. The result was DJ Paul and Juicy J's creation of a new label, Hypnotize Minds. During this transition, artists from Prophet Entertainment moved over to Hypnotize Minds, with the notable exceptions of MC Mack and Scan Man. In, 1999 Scan Man and M.C. Mack founded their own KamiKaze Inc. independent label and released Thugz From Southside: 2000 Mazdestruction.[3]

In 2012, the group was nominated for music awards at the Memphis Music Hall of Fame and won the "Best Group" Award.[4][5]

In 2020, MC Mack filed a copyright lawsuit against Three 6 Mafia, alleging that they have been using their music without permission since the 1990s.[6][7] The case is still in court in Shelby County, Tennessee.[8]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Kamakazie Timez Up (1998)
  • Kami Kaze (2001)
  • Only the Strong Survive (2005)
  • KKZ Timez Up: Part 2 (2022)

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Result
2012 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Best Group Won

References
  1. Aguilar, Elva (2014-01-31). "Interview: Juicy J Talks About Lord Infamous, Katy Perry's "Dark Horse," & His Relationship With Taylor Gang". Complex Networks. Retrieved 2018-08-22.
  2. Serrano, Shea (2013-08-28). "The King of the City: The Best Rapper in 13 Hip-Hop Meccas". Complex. Retrieved 2018-08-22.
  3. "KamiKaze Inc. – Biography". 2007-08-26. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  4. Gardner, Elysa (2012-09-27). "Memphis Music Hall of Fame readies to induct 25 legends". USA Today. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  5. Birchmeier, Jason. "The Kaze-Biography". AllMusic.
  6. Ivey, Justin (Mar 3, 2020). "Three 6 Mafia Sued By Former Affiliates & Memphis Artists Over Copyright Infringement". Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  7. "Three 6 Mafia Sued for Copyright Infringement | Pitchfork". Pitchfork.
  8. Strauss, Matthew (Mar 3, 2020). "Three 6 Mafia Sued for Copyright Infringement". Retrieved 2020-03-21.
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