Hailing from Akron, Ohio, Da Kennel is determined to put their city on map. As a nine -man collective compiled of 6 rappers and 3 in house producers, they have the breeding ground for something real and worth the listen. While Unknown, Mage, Gram Citi, Skillz McNeilla, Kuntry, and Leland Ray bring out the groups lyricism; Dat Boi Pizz, Rip Rugga, and J.C. provide the music that allows them to showcase the bark and the bite that makes them Da Kennel.  Already drawing comparisons to other successful all male collectives like the St. Lunatics, Da Kennel looks forward to setting themselves a part and showcasing their talent. We recently sat down with Da Kennel for a little one-on-one about them and their movement.

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Urban Steez: Tell everybody your names and what area you all  represent?

Skillz McNeilla, Leland Ray, Mage, Gram Citi, Kuntry, Unknown and we are Da Kennel We from Akron, Ohio.

Urban Steez: How did you come up with the name of your group?

Da Kennel: We where Breeding pit bulls and our personality adapted from them.

Urban Steez: I see, I see…How long have you all been doing music and what made you all get into music?

Da Kennel: We been making music for about 12 years; looking up to other hip hop artist

Urban Steez: How would you describe the groups style and why?

Da Kennel: Because there is so many of us we have a very collective styles, so I would say that we are very versatile

Urban Steez: That’s wassup! And what do you all feel Da Kennel  can bring to the table as artists?

Da Kennel: Different authentic, and edgier sound of music and entertainment

Urban Steez: Who do you all want to collaborate with in the music industry and why?

Da Kennel: Ludacris, Linken Park, and Trey Songz - just to show the world that we can compete with the best, not to judge us cause of where we from.

Urban Steez: Can’t be mad at that!! So how do you feel you all  rank against top music talents today?

Da Kennel: We feel like we can head up with the "best" of them - just wait and well show you.

Urban Steez: What are you working on now and when can fans expect to hear more from you?

Da Kennel: Mixtape: Dog Fight and the album: Certified Hood

Urban Steez: Looking forward to that, send it our way when its solid…Where do you guys see yourself a year from now?

Da Kennel: We are to be the biggest rap group to come from Ohio and putting a pit lock on this industry

Urban Steez: Who and what are the groups influences?

Da Kennel: Family and Fans

Urban Steez: What do you think of the hip hop/ music world right now?

Da Kennel: Very commercial and Sour Kool-Aid

Urban Steez: Lol I like how you put that…What music do you all have playing in your sound system right now?

Da Kennel: Tech Nine, Usher, Wayne no ceilings, and some local artist

Urban Steez: Wow, Tech Nine! I was listening to Tech back in 96’. Who is a celebrity crush for the group? Can you all agree on one?

Da Kennel: Nikki Manaj, Lisa Ray, Teanna Taylor, and more - no we can't agree on one as a group

Urban Steez: Nikki Manaj got a backside the size of ______... Lol .. How can business heads and fans contact you in the future (myspace, email, number, etc.)?

Da Kennel: www.dakennel.com - Facebook/dakennel Myspace.com/dakennel - manger Louie This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Urban Steez: Any shot outs?

Da Kennel: Tech nine Strange Music, Hushmoney Management, Ampichino, Jazz of Dru Hill, Boomtown, Quincy Taylor, Elite Music LLC. Family, Tropikana, Sky Lounge, and for any body we didn't add we good looking to you!

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