Kool Moe Dee, whose real name is Mohandas Dewese, rose to prominence in the 1980s as a member of the influential hip-hop group, the Treacherous Three.
As a member of the Treacherous Three, Kool Moe Dee was known for his distinctive voice, complex rhyme schemes, and energetic stage presence. The group released several albums, including their self-titled debut album in 1983, which featured popular tracks like “Body Rock” and “Feel the Heartbeat.”
Kool Moe Dee embarked on a successful solo career in the mid-1980s. He released his debut solo album, “Kool Moe Dee,” in 1986, which included the hit single “Go See the Doctor.” He followed it up with his second album, “How Ya Like Me Now,” in 1987, which featured the title track as a notable hit.
Throughout his career, Kool Moe Dee released several more albums, including “Funke, Funke Wisdom” in 1991 and “Interlude” in 1994. He is also known for his contributions to the soundtrack of the 1991 film “New Jack City,” where he performed the song “I Go to Work.”
Besides his music career, Kool Moe Dee has also ventured into acting and writing. He appeared in films such as “Wild Wild West” (1999) and “The Breaks” (1999), and he authored the book “There’s a God on the Mic: The True 50 Greatest MCs” in 2003, which explores the history of hip-hop and ranks the top 50 MCs.
Kool Moe Dee’s contributions to hip-hop as an artist and his impact on the genre’s development in the 1980s have solidified his status as a rap pioneer. He remains an influential figure in the history of hip-hop.