Cool Calm Pete Explained

Cool Calm Pete
Birth Name:Peter Chung
Origin:Seoul, South Korea

Peter Chung (born March 25, 1979), better known by his stage name Cool Calm Pete, is a Korean American rapper and producer from Seoul, who is currently based in Queens, New York.[1] He has been profiled in major publications such as URB and XXL.[2] [3] He is a founding member of the hip hop trio Babbletron.[4] [5]

Life and career

Chung was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved to Queens, New York by the time he was a toddler.[6] He attended Cooper Union and received his BFA in fine arts, focusing on painting.[7] Chung is one of the three members of the hip-hop group Babbletron, alongside DJ Pre and Jaymanila, whose work featured production from RJD2 and MF DOOM, among others.[8] Cool Calm Pete's debut solo album Lost was released in the United States on Embedded Music, and released in Europe on Definitive Jux.[9] He has since released a 9-track EP entitled Loosies, featuring several remixes of his older work.[10] Pete currently works in graphic design.[11]

Personal life

According to Sophia Chang, an illustrator and designer that interned for Cool Calm Pete, said "He actually hates the spotlight. I think that's extremely respectful."[12] [13]

Style

Cool Calm Pete is known for his distinct rapping style. He has been described for having a certain smooth and relaxed-sounding rapping style.[14]

Discography

Albums

Mixtapes

Singles and EPs

Reissues

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.kcrw.com/music/shows/morning-becomes-eclectic/morning-becomes-eclectic-playlist-july-11-2022
  2. Web site: September 2005 - XXL. XXL Mag. en-US. 2017-08-31.
  3. Web site: The 25 Greatest Definitive Jux Songs Of All Time#17. Cool Calm Pete "The List". Complex. en. 2017-08-31.
  4. News: Slowed to an even burn - Prefixmag.com. dumile. Prefixmag.com. 2017-08-31. en-US.
  5. Web site: Art of Rhyme - Cool Calm Pete Interview. https://web.archive.org/web/20080423052351/http://artofrhyme.com/interviews/artist/Cool-Calm-Pete/75/. dead. 2008-04-23. 2008-04-23. 2017-08-31.
  6. Web site: - Cool Calm Pete - Biography. Administrator. www.britishhiphop.co.uk. 2017-08-31.
  7. News: Slowed to an even burn - Prefixmag.com. dumile. Prefixmag.com. 2017-08-31. en-US.
  8. Web site:

    urban smarts . com babbletron : mechanical royalty review ::

    . www.urbansmarts.com. 2017-08-31.
  9. Web site: - Cool Calm Pete - Biography. Administrator. www.britishhiphop.co.uk. 2017-08-31.
  10. Web site: Cool Calm Pete - Loosies: Remixes & Other Oddities. Discogs. en. 2017-08-31.
  11. Web site: Cool Calm Pete Biography & History AllMusic. AllMusic. 2017-08-31.
  12. News: Sophia Chang Interviews QNSMADE. QNSMADE. 2017-08-31. en-US.
  13. Web site: Portfolio Review: 'New York Reservations' With Sophia ChangJacket. Complex. en. 2017-08-31.
  14. Web site: Asian MCs Breaking the Mold. Archive. 2011-06-20. 2017-08-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20170901022307/https://acvoice.com/2011/06/19/some-asian-mcs/. 2017-09-01. dead.

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