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.

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

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