Double K (American musician)
Mike Turner (August 1, 1977 – January 30, 2021), best known as Double K, was one half of hip hop duo People Under The Stairs, serving as a vocalist/MC, DJ, and producer. He recorded and produced 10 albums and over 20+ singles, EPs, and compilations with People Under The Stairs. He also recorded and produced two solo albums as LA Mike, "Uhh, I Hope Y'all Got Your Sunglasses On Out There" (2002) and "Clinophobia" (2017).
Double K | |
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Birth name | Mike Turner |
Also known as | Hale Bop, LA Mike, K K, Big Mike, Kidd Drunkadelic, K Dub |
Born | California, United States | August 1, 1977
Origin | Crescent Heights, Los Angeles, California, United States |
Died | January 30, 2021 43) | (aged
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapping Producing |
Instruments | Turntable, Sampler, Vocal |
Years active | 1997 — 2021 |
Associated acts | People Under The Stairs, LA Mike |
Website | PUTS.Band - Official PUTS Artist Page |
Turner was a producer and DJ for People Under The Stairs, Villain Park, Kidd Lexus, and Blvme. He was older brother of Villain Park group members and first cousin of celebrated Los Angeles producer, Computer Jay. He produced the very first solo song by Murs called "Red Dots" in 1996. In the garage of his own home, Double K recorded George Clinton of Parliament for his appearance on the People Under The Stairs album Stepfather. He also recorded an album with legendary breakbeat pioneer, Dooley O called the "Double-O Project" that was never released. Double K was a life long Parliament Funkadelic fan (Historian) and also an official member of George Clinton's Funk Mob. His musical aliases include: Hale Bop, LA Mike, K K, Big Mike, Kidd Drunkadelic and K Dub.
On January 30, 2021 Turner passed away at his home from unknown causes.[1][2]
Discography
People Under The Stairs Albums
- The Next Step (1998)
- Question in the Form of an Answer (2000)
- American Men Vol. 1 (compilation) (2000)
- O.S.T. (2002)
- ...Or Stay Tuned (2003)
- Stepfather (2006)
- The Om Years (compilation) (2008)
- Fun DMC (2008)
- Carried Away (2009)
- Highlighter (2011)
- 12 Step Program (2014)
- American Men Vol. 2 (compilation) (2015)
- The Gettin' Off Stage, Step 1 (2015)
- The Gettin' Off Stage, Step 2 (2016)
- Sincerely, the P (2019)
Solo Albums
- Uhh, I Hope Y'all Got Your Sunglasses On Out There (2002)
- Clinophobia (2017)
References
- "Double K, People Under The Stairs Rapper And Producer, Dead At 43". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- "Double K, People Under the Stairs rapper, dies aged 43". the Guardian. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2021-02-04.