King Kooba

King Kooba is a British electronic music duo known for their genre-blurring mixes of nu-jazz, broken beat, and downtempo grooves. Formed in the late ’90s by Andy Meecham (also of Chicken Lips fame) and Charlie Blazebrook, the project became a staple of the UK’s vibrant electronic scene, merging live instrumentation with slick production. Their sound—a cocktail of jazzy brass, soulful samples, and club-ready rhythms—has landed them on labels like Exceptional Records and 2020 Vision Recordings, earning a loyal following among fans of boundary-pushing dance music. Tracks like *The Ridge* and *Smoking Room* showcase their knack for balancing smoky lounge vibes with kinetic beats, while remixes like their *Jazzual House Relik* of *Gotta Get Up* highlight their playful reinvention skills.

With releases spanning decades, King Kooba maintains a DIY ethos, often collaborating with vocalists and musicians to keep their organic-electronic fusion fresh. Recent cuts like *Multiplier* and *Return of the King* prove they’re still masters of crafting head-nodding grooves that feel equally at home in a dimly lit jazz club or a late-night DJ set. Casual yet intricate, their music remains a love letter to rhythm itself.

Genres

Downtempo

Acid Jazz

Trip Hop

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Latest Release

Doh Zen

King Kooba

Single - Released February 14, 2025